Match story
- Melbourne City created the clearer chances on xG (1.19 vs 1.55, Δ 0.36).
- Auckland was more accurate in front of goal (35% on target vs 24%).
- Melbourne City held more of the ball (53% possession).
Auckland and Melbourne City drew 1-1 in A-League. The fixture is part of the Quarter-finals stage in the 2025 season. A. King officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Auckland vs Melbourne City meeting in A-League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Auckland and Melbourne City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
A-LeagueRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Auckland and Melbourne City drew 1-1 in A-League. The fixture is part of the Quarter-finals stage in the 2025 season. A. King officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Auckland vs Melbourne City meeting in A-League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Auckland and Melbourne City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
A-LeagueRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Motherwell have signed centre-back Jake Girdwood-Reich from MLS side St Louis City on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old, who becomes Motherwell's fourth summer signing, began his footballing career in Sydney but also had a short stint with St Johnstone's academy in the early years of his career. Girdwood-Reich joined St Louis in 2024 and has made 23 senior appearances for the club but spent last season back in Australia on loan with Auckland FC.
Axel Witsel is one of Belgium's experienced players in their World Cup squad, but he believes the addition of young players will be key. The post Youth and experience the perfect combination for Belgium, says Witsel appeared first on SoccerNews.
Striker Ieuan Owen says it is a "dream come true" to join Kilmarnock from top-flight Welsh side Barry Town United. Kilmarnock have paid an undisclosed fee for the 20-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Premiership club. Owen, who scored 19 goals in 42 games last season, was voted young player of the year in the Cymru Premier and his signing is hailed as a "real coup" by Kilmarnock.
Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victoryAuckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.A single, serendipitous goal to the club’s first signing, Cameron Howieson, in the 60th minute was enough to lift the Black Knights to their second trophy in two seasons. Rubbing salt in the Sky Blues’ wounds was club great Steve Corica becoming the first coach to win three championships in the competition, making history against his old side. Continue reading...
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Motherwell have signed centre-back Jake Girdwood-Reich from MLS side St Louis City on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old, who becomes Motherwell's fourth summer signing, began his footballing career in Sydney but also had a short stint with St Johnstone's academy in the early years of his career. Girdwood-Reich joined St Louis in 2024 and has made 23 senior appearances for the club but spent last season back in Australia on loan with Auckland FC.
Axel Witsel is one of Belgium's experienced players in their World Cup squad, but he believes the addition of young players will be key. The post Youth and experience the perfect combination for Belgium, says Witsel appeared first on SoccerNews.
Striker Ieuan Owen says it is a "dream come true" to join Kilmarnock from top-flight Welsh side Barry Town United. Kilmarnock have paid an undisclosed fee for the 20-year-old, who has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Premiership club. Owen, who scored 19 goals in 42 games last season, was voted young player of the year in the Cymru Premier and his signing is hailed as a "real coup" by Kilmarnock.
Black Knights overpower Sky Blues for 1-0 win at Go Media StadiumCameron Howieson scrappy goal in 60th minute seals deserved victoryAuckland FC have won their first A-League Men championship title after defeating all-time record-holders Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a record crowd in Auckland on Saturday night.A single, serendipitous goal to the club’s first signing, Cameron Howieson, in the 60th minute was enough to lift the Black Knights to their second trophy in two seasons. Rubbing salt in the Sky Blues’ wounds was club great Steve Corica becoming the first coach to win three championships in the competition, making history against his old side. Continue reading...
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