Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 1 May 2021 · 09:10 UTC Bankwest Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 26' Ryan McGowan
Y 26' Ryan McGowan
Y 27' Ryan McGowan
Mitchell Duke 30' Y
Y 30' Luke Brattan
Mitchell Duke 30' Y
Y 31' Luke Brattan
Y 31' Luke Brattan
James Troisi 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Bankwest Stadium.

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

8
4
12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 24 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC 2020-03-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2019-10-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2019-04-13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Sydney FC H 3–2 W
23 Apr Melbourne Victory FC A 4–5 L
16 Apr Brisbane Roar FC H 1–2 L
10 Apr Adelaide United FC A 1–1 D
06 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–2 D
03 Apr Brisbane Roar FC A 1–1 D
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
27 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 1–0 W
24 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–2 D
18 Apr Adelaide United FC H 2–2 D
10 Apr Melbourne City FC H 1–1 D
07 Apr Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Sydney FC
#12 Position #5
21 Points 39
26 Played 26
5 / 6 / 15 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 9
27 Scored 33
43 Conceded 25
-16 GD +8
0.81 PPG 1.50
19% Win % 42%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
  • 5' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 12' Bruce Kamau does the damage! The net is bulging and Western Sydney Wanderers FC surge ahead!
  • 16' What a moment for Mitchell Duke! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' Sydney FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryan McGowan.
  • 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan McGowan on 27.
  • 30' A moment of madness from Mitchell Duke on 30 minutes earns him a card. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
  • 31' Poor challenge from Luke Brattan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 36' Western Sydney Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Corica will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western Sydney Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 47' Alex Wilkinson doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 52' 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 Anthony Caceres suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
  • 59' Western Sydney Wanderers FC make a change. Jordon Mutch trudges off to be replaced by Keanu Baccus on 59 minutes.
  • 61' James Troisi picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 66' Scott McDonald is replacing James Troisi for the Western Sydney Wanderers FC side.
  • 67' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 67 minute. Bernie Ibini-Isei leaves to be changed by Tate Russell.
  • 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Scott McDonald has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 75' Trent Buhagiar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kosta Barbarouses at the 75 minute mark.
  • 78' The whistle greets Bruce Kamau as he departs to be replaced by Tass Mourdoukoutas.
  • 83' A quiet spell here at Bankwest Stadium. Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Sydney FC! Patrick Wood comes on to replace Luke Brattan.
  • 90' Bobo doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-2.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carl Robinson

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Adam Le Fondre 5
Zac Sapsford 5
Patryk Klimala 3
Alex Brosque 3
Tomer Hemed 3
Fabio 3
Bobo 2
Amor Layouni 2

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC 2020-03-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2019-10-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2019-04-13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC W 2021-04-23 Melbourne Victory FC 5–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2021-04-16 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2021-04-10 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2021-04-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2021-04-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Sydney FC Form

2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC L 2021-04-27 Sydney FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2021-04-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC D 2021-04-10 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2021-04-07 Sydney FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western Sydney Wanderers FC41% Draw26% Sydney FC33%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Sydney FC
59%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western Sydney Wanderers FC27% Draw45% Sydney FC28%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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