Perth Glory FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Sydney FC — A League at nib Stadium.
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Josh Manella
- Referee Arvin Shanmuganathan
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #5 |
| 31 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 32 | Scored | 33 |
| 39 | Conceded | 25 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 31% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Perth Glory FC this season
Perth Glory FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 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
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ 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 |
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at nib Stadium!
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Sydney FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 10' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Brosque.
- 15' Perth Glory FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 18' Sydney FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Adam Le Fondre on 18.
- 23' Perth Glory FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' Alex Brosque is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
- 33' Sydney FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' Ivan Franjic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' It is a substitution in Perth Glory FC team. Ivan Franjic is replaced by Joel Chianese on 60 minute.
- 65' It looks like no one’s ball. Perth Glory FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' Perth Glory FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brendon Santalab is hanging Andy Keogh on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Perth Glory FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' Paulo Retre picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' It’s a booking for Perth Glory FC player. Juande gets a Yellow card.
- 78' Perth Glory FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 79' The Perth Glory FC bench stirs into life. Juande is withdrawn and Scott Neville gets his opportunity.
- 83' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danny DeSilva is hanging Alex Brosque on the field on 83 minute.
- 87' GOAL! Danny DeSilva scores on 87.
- 90' Magnificent from Chris Ikonomidis! That is 25 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' The whistle greets Michael Zullo as he departs to be replaced by Jacob Tratt.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Juande ↓ Scott Neville 79'
-
5
Ivan Franjic ↓ Joel Chianese 60'
- 33
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 88
-
9
Andy Keogh C ↓ Brendon Santalab 67'
- 19
- 3
- 16
Bench
- 1
-
23
Scott Neville ↑ 79'
- 15
-
7
Joel Chianese ↑ 60'
-
11
Brendon Santalab ↑ 67'
Coach
Tony Popović
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 1
- 23
- 2
-
7
Michael Zullo ↓ Jacob Tratt 90'
- 4
- 10
- 13
-
14
Alex Brosque C ↓ Danny DeSilva 83'
-
22
Siem de Jong ↓ Paulo Retre 60'
Bench
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↑ 83'
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 60'
-
18
Jacob Tratt ↑ 90'
- 31
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joe Lolley | 9 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 6 |
| Robert Mak | 4 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 2 |
| Rhyan Grant | 2 |
| Joel Chianese | 2 |
| Milos Ninkovic | 2 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 2 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
2018-12-21
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Sydney FC
L
2018-12-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
W
2018-12-08
Perth Glory FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2018-12-02
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2018-11-25
Perth Glory FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2018-11-11
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
W
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.07
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Perth Glory FC or Sydney FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Sydney FC
71%
Perth Glory FC or Sydney FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.