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Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Newcastle United Jets FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Sat 26 Apr 2025 · 07:00 UTC McDonald Jones Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 3' Oscar Priestman
Y 30' Anthony Pantazopoulos
Daniel Wilmering 60' Y
Aleksandar Susnjar 74' Y
Dane Ingham 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Newcastle United Jets FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee George Lakrindis
  • Referee
5 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 2.2 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Newcastle United Jets FC 26 48
2 Adelaide United FC 26 43
3 Auckland FC 26 42
4 Melbourne Victory FC 26 40
5 Sydney FC 26 39
6 Melbourne City FC 26 38
7 Macarthur FC 26 34
8 Wellington Phoenix FC 26 33
9 Central Coast Mariners FC 26 32
10 Perth Glory FC 26 31
11 Brisbane Roar FC 26 26
12 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 21

Head-to-Head

7
5
4
Newcastle United Jets FC 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-26 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2024-11-08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2024-02-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–3 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-11-05 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-01-22 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Newcastle United Jets FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
20 Apr Sydney FC A 2–3 L
12 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC H 6–0 W
06 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC H 1–2 L
28 Mar Macarthur FC A 3–3 D
16 Mar Western United FC H 2–6 L
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–0 W
19 Apr Melbourne City FC H 2–2 D
13 Apr Western United FC H 2–0 W
05 Apr Auckland FC A 1–1 D
29 Mar Wellington Phoenix FC A 2–2 D
15 Mar Melbourne Victory FC H 4–2 W

Season Stats

Newcastle United Jets FC Western Sydney Wanderers FC
#1 Position #12
48 Points 21
26 Played 26
15 / 3 / 8 W / D / L 5 / 6 / 15
55 Scored 27
39 Conceded 43
+16 GD -16
1.85 PPG 0.81
58% Win % 19%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Newcastle United Jets FC
Eli Adams 10 G 4 A
Clayton Taylor 9 G 3 A
Lachlan Rose 8 G 1 A
Xavier Bertoncello 7 G 1 A
Lachlan Bayliss 5 G 3 A
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Bozhidar Kraev 5 G 2 A
Ryan Fraser 4 G 3 A
Brandon Borrello 4 G 2 A
Kosta Barbarouses 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Newcastle United Jets FC to score. At the same time, Western Sydney Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 3' The referee calls foul for Oscar Priestman. He receives a card.
  • 8' The 24-year-old Eli Adams has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 13' Ryan Scott has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 150 appearances.
  • 18' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kota Mizunuma suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 30' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Pantazopoulos argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 35' Newcastle United Jets FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' It looks surprising Newcastle United Jets FC does not make any changes. Kosta Grozos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United Jets FC in their trying to find a way past Western Sydney Wanderers FC's compact .
  • 46' Another substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to replace Aydan Hammond by Zac Sapsford on 46 minute.
  • 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United Jets FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 57' Zac Sapsford makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are in front.
  • 60' That looks like a foul for a card for Daniel Wilmering.
  • 65' Lachlan Bayliss is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charles M'Mombwa at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' Newcastle United Jets FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western Sydney Wanderers FC's shape.
  • 74' Aleksandar Susnjar is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 80' Mata is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joshua Brillante at the 80 minute mark.
  • 82' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Lachlan Rose exits the field as Ben Gibson enters on 82.
  • 83' Newcastle United Jets FC make a change. Clayton Taylor trudges off to be replaced by Dane Ingham on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Newcastle United Jets FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 88.
  • 89' The referee has no hesitation. Dane Ingham is booked for Newcastle United Jets FC — card on 89.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Mohamed Al-Taay comes on to replace Oscar Priestman.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Western Sydney Wanderers FC take all three points.

Lineups

Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Robert Stanton

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jason Hoffman 4
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos 4
Angus Thurgate 4
Roy O'Donovan 3
Nicolas Milanovic 3
Zac Sapsford 2
Romain Amalfitano 2
Dimi Petratos 2

Head to Head

2025-04-26 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2024-11-08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–1 Newcastle United Jets FC 2024-02-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–3 Newcastle United Jets FC 2023-11-05 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-01-22 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Newcastle United Jets FC Form

2025-04-26 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2025-04-20 Sydney FC 3–2 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2025-04-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 6–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2025-04-06 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2025-03-28 Macarthur FC 3–3 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2025-03-16 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–6 Western United FC L

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2025-04-26 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2025-04-19 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC D 2025-04-13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Western United FC W 2025-04-05 Auckland FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2025-03-29 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2025-03-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–2 Melbourne Victory FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.15 Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Newcastle United Jets FC45% Draw24% Western Sydney Wanderers FC31%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
55%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Newcastle United Jets FC39% Draw39% Western Sydney Wanderers FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
3.4%
0 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC

Handicap Newcastle United Jets FC covers Push Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 16% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 20% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.