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The Premier League
Roll on EPL matchweek 7

 

[Halbrowne61]

This could be HUGE
The new A-League season could start with the biggest Sydney Derby crowd in nine years!
The fixture is reportedly on track to sell over 35,000 tickets - a figure that hasn’t been exceeded since December 2017 .....


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Come on Sydney !

 

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The opening game of the 2026/27 A-League Men season ended in a stalemate, with fierce rivals Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers playing out a goalless draw on Friday night at Allianz Stadium.

Played out in front of more than 30,000 fans on opening night, both sides had their chances to steal all three points but the pair couldn’t be split.

The game saw former Sydney FC boss Ufuk Talay return to Allianz Stadium for the first time since his exit from the club last season, with Talay now in charge of the Sky Blues’ arch-rivals.

The home side were the more accomplished in possession and had some joy with balls over the top of the Wanderers defense but the end product was lacking in a first half where clear-cut chances were few and far between.

The Wanderers did fashion the best opportunity of the half in the 38th minute but Liam Gillion’s low shot was comfortably saved by fit-again Sydney FC goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares.

 

[tiger_one]

Sydney FC have secured their long-term home, signing a 25-YEAR deal to stay at Allianz Stadium.
The Sky Blues are calling it a ‘landmark’ deal and one that will see them afforded greater control to shape the atmosphere and fan experience of their home games.

 

[tiger_one]

30,000 strong. Sydney Derby atmosphere just hits different

 

[tiger_one]

Three goals, three points and a statement start to Auckland FC's title defence against Melbourne City.

A brace on debut from Lachlan Bayliss has helped Auckland FC get their A-League Men title defence off to a winning start, as they defeated Melbourne City 3-1.

Returning home to celebrate their first-ever title win with 20,635 fans, it was Bayliss, one of Auckland’s new signings, who introduced himself in style on Saturday afternoon.

Tapped to start by Pedro Moreira, who replaced Steve Corica as coach after the latter’s move to J1 League side Yokohama F Marinos, Bayliss first struck with a highlight-reel blast in the 35th minute.

 

[tiger_one]

Jonathan Aspropotamitis wins it for Macarthur Bulls in the 89TH MINUTE!
The defender arrives first to Ryan Fraser's brilliant free-kick, thumping in the match winner in front of a vocal Macarthur crowd!
Perth Glory spectacularly collapsed after falling afoul of late drama, conceding twice in the final five minutes.

In the wash-up, Macarthur defeated Perth Glory 2-1.