Thursday , 2 July 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
19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ 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)

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
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' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Ryan McGowan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western Sydney Wanderers FC so far.
  • 12' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bruce Kamau makes it 1-0.
  • 16' Magnificent from Mitchell Duke! That is 13 goals in 205 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ryan McGowan on 26 minutes.
  • 27' The referee calls foul for Ryan McGowan. He receives a card.
  • 30' Mitchell Duke picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 31' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Luke Brattan on 31 minutes.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 41' Western Sydney Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
  • 46' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 47' Against the run of play, Alex Wilkinson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 52' Patrick Ziegler has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 57' It looks surprising Sydney FC does not make any changes. Tass Mourdoukoutas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 59' A tactical swap from Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Keanu Baccus on, Jordon Mutch off on 59 minutes.
  • 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for James Troisi.
  • 66' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. James Troisi is withdrawn and Scott McDonald gets his opportunity.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Bernie Ibini-Isei is replaced by Tate Russell on 67 minute.
  • 72' Sydney FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 74' What a moment for Scott McDonald! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 75' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Kosta Barbarouses departs to be replaced by Trent Buhagiar.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Tass Mourdoukoutas comes on to replace Bruce Kamau.
  • 83' 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.
  • 87' Another change for Sydney FC made on 87 minute. Luke Brattan leaves to be changed by Patrick Wood.
  • 90' A goal from the Brazil international Bobo! He fires home on 90 to make it 3-2!
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sydney FC.

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
Fabio 3
Patryk Klimala 3
Alex Brosque 3
Tomer Hemed 3
Rhyan Grant 2
Mitch Duke 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.