Saturday , 14 November 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 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

8
5
12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 25 games · Avg 2.6 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
#6 Position #2
5 Points 7
4 Played 4
1 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 7
4 Conceded 4
+2 GD +3
1.25 PPG 1.75
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 6th (5 pts). Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Nicolas Milanovic 2 G
Brandon Borrello 2 G
Miguel Di Pizio 1 G
German Ferreyra 1 G
Atiya Waraga 1 G
Sydney FC
Aly Toure 4 G 1 A
Oriola Sunday 1 G 2 A
Gabriel Popovic 1 G
Rhys Youlley 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Bankwest Stadium. Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 12' What a moment for Bruce Kamau! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 16' Against the run of play, Mitchell Duke has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 21' The travelling Sydney FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 26' Ryan McGowan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 26.
  • 27' Sydney FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 27.
  • 30' That is a card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Mitchell Duke will be fuming at that decision.
  • 31' Controversy at the stadium! Luke Brattan argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 36' Jordon Mutch has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 296 appearances.
  • 41' Bobo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 316 goals from 209 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 47' What a moment for Alex Wilkinson! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 52' Sydney FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 59' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Jordon Mutch is replaced by Keanu Baccus on 59 minute.
  • 61' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for James Troisi.
  • 66' The whistle greets James Troisi as he departs to be replaced by Scott McDonald.
  • 67' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Bernie Ibini-Isei departs to be replaced by Tate Russell.
  • 72' Sydney FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 74' What a strike from Scott McDonald! The score is 3-1.
  • 75' Trent Buhagiar is replacing Kosta Barbarouses for the Sydney FC side.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Bruce Kamau is replaced by Tass Mourdoukoutas on 78 minute.
  • 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 87' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Patrick Wood on, Luke Brattan off on 87 minutes.
  • 90' Goal! Bobo scores his 20 goal in 219 matches.
  • 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
Zac Sapsford 5
Adam Le Fondre 5
Tomer Hemed 3
Fabio 3
Patryk Klimala 3
Alex Brosque 3
Trent Buhagiar 2
Rhyan Grant 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
1.64 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western Sydney Wanderers FC46% Draw25% Sydney FC29%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sydney FC
54%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western Sydney Wanderers FC31% Draw44% Sydney FC25%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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