Perth Glory FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at HBF Park.
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Josh Manella
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Matthew Southern
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 14 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | Melbourne City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #2 |
| 31 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 32 | Scored | 46 |
| 39 | Conceded | 36 |
| -7 | GD | +10 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 31% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Perth Glory FC this season
Perth Glory FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Perth Glory FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Perth Glory FC
| Tom Lawrence | 5 G | 2 A |
| Adam Taggart | 5 G | 1 A |
| Nicholas Pennington | 5 G |
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Adelaide United FC gets underway.
- 5' The 40-year-old Michael Jakobsen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Perth Glory FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Perth Glory FC that had 209 games and scored 278 goals.
- 25' Joel Chianese puts Perth Glory FC on the lead.
- 30' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Australia international Riley McGree has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' Perth Glory FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' What a moment for Bruno Fornaroli! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Ryan Kitto is replaced by Nathan Konstandopoulos.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Adelaide United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. George Blackwood is withdrawn and Kristian Opseth gets his opportunity.
- 60' Chris Ikonomidis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joel Chianese at the 60 minute mark.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gertjan Verbeek will be considering his options from the bench.
- 68' Magnificent from Chris Ikonomidis! That is 25 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. Nikola Mileusnic is replaced by Michael Marrone on 73 minute.
- 78' Perth Glory FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
- 83' A change in the Perth Glory FC ranks — James Meredith exits the field as Kim Soobeom enters on 83.
- 86' The Perth Glory FC bench stirs into life. Jake Brimmer is withdrawn and Kristian Popovic gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. Perth Glory FC beats Adelaide United FC
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
James Meredith ↓ Kim Soobeom 83'
- 5
- 33
- 2
- 17
-
20
Jake Brimmer ↓ Kristian Popovic 86'
- 88
- 7
- 16
- 4
- 9
Bench
- 23
- 1
-
19
Chris Ikonomidis ↑ 60'
- 3
-
29
Kristian Popovic ↑ 86'
- 28
-
12
Kim Soobeom ↑ 83'
Coach
Tony Popović
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 7
- 4
- 27
- 17
- 14
- 26
- 8
Bench
-
2
Michael Marrone ↑ 73'
- 6
-
16
Nathan Konstandopoulos ↑ 46'
-
11
Kristian Opseth ↑ 59'
- 40
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Taggart | 8 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 6 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 5 |
| Andy Keogh | 4 |
| Chris Ikonomidis | 3 |
| Kusini Yengi | 3 |
| Diego Castro | 3 |
| Zach Clough | 3 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
2020-01-11
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-12-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–3
Perth Glory FC
W
2019-12-21
Perth Glory FC
6–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-12-14
Perth Glory FC
2–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-12-06
Melbourne City FC
0–3
Perth Glory FC
W
2019-11-29
Melbourne Victory FC
1–0
Perth Glory FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2020-01-11
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2020-01-04
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-12-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-12-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-12-01
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.06
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Perth Glory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
41%
Perth Glory FC or Adelaide United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Perth Glory FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 22% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

