Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sydney FC vs Western United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Sydney FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Western United FC
Sat 23 Dec 2023 · 06:30 UTC Sydney Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jake Girdwood-Reich 3' Y
Y 16' Joshua Risdon
Nathan Amanatidis 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Western United FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jonathon Barreiro
  • Referee Lara Lee
11 games this season 🟨 0.5/game ⚽ 2.1 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

6
3
5
Sydney FC 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-01-21 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC 2022-03-19 Sydney FC 3–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Western United FC H 4–2 W
16 Dec Melbourne Victory FC A 0–3 L
09 Dec Macarthur FC H 0–2 L
02 Dec Perth Glory FC H 3–2 W
25 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
11 Nov Adelaide United FC A 5–1 W
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Sydney FC A 2–4 L
15 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W
08 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–4 L
02 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC H 0–1 L
26 Nov Adelaide United FC H 1–3 L
11 Nov Newcastle United Jets FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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' The ball is rolling at Sydney Football Stadium. Sydney FC are looking to make home advantage count against Western United FC.
  • 3' That is a card for Sydney FC. Jake Girdwood-Reich will be fuming at that decision.
  • 5' Angus Thurgate is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ufuk Talay will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 16' A moment of madness from Joshua Risdon on 16 minutes earns him a card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
  • 21' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 26' Fabio makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Sydney FC are in front.
  • 31' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Aloisi might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' GOAL! Joe Lolley scores on 40.
  • 45' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 47' Magnificent from Jack Rodwell! That is 6 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 52' Sydney FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 57' Sydney FC is showing some good football. However, Sydney FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 58' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rhys Bozinovski is hanging Sebastian Pasquali on the field on 58 minute.
  • 63' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 67' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Corey Hollman on, Jack Rodwell off on 67 minutes.
  • 69' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Riku Danzaki exits the field as Michael Ruhs enters on 69.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Anthony Caceres as he leaves the pitch. Max Burgess steps in for Sydney FC.
  • 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 215 games and scored 341 goals.
  • 80' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Lachlan Wales by Matthew Grimaldi on 80 minute.
  • 83' Matthew Grimaldi does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
  • 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 90' That is a card for Sydney FC. Nathan Amanatidis will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Fabio as he leaves the pitch. Patrick Wood steps in for Sydney FC.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sydney FC 4-2 Western United FC.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Mak 5
Adam Le Fondre 5
Joe Lolley 3
Steven Lustica 3
Fabio 2
Matthew Grimaldi 2
Noah Botic 2
Rhyan Grant 2

Head to Head

2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-01-21 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC 2022-03-19 Sydney FC 3–0 Western United FC

Sydney FC Form

2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC W 2023-12-16 Melbourne Victory FC 3–0 Sydney FC L 2023-12-09 Sydney FC 0–2 Macarthur FC L 2023-12-02 Sydney FC 3–2 Perth Glory FC W 2023-11-25 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC W

Western United FC Form

2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC L 2023-12-15 Western United FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC L 2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.13 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sydney FC57% Draw22% Western United FC21%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Western United FC
43%
Sydney FC or Western United FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sydney FC41% Draw40% Western United FC19%
Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 21% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 12% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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