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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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The A-League Men F3 Derby between the Central Coast Mariners and the Newcastle Jets ended in a 2all draw at Polytec Stadium in Gosford.
Plenty of drama.
A classic F3 Derby
The A-League Men F3 Derby between the Central Coast Mariners and the Newcastle Jets ended in a 2all draw at Polytec Stadium in Gosford.
- 11': Ali Auglah scored a penalty for Central Coast (1–0)
- 49': Patrick Wood equalized for Newcastle (1–1)
- 60': Oli Lavale scored a penalty for Central Coast (2–1)
- 78': An own goal by Oli Lavale leveled the match for Newcastle (2–2)
Plenty of drama.
A classic F3 Derby
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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez left the pitch on a stretcher with a serious-looking head injury as Xabi Alonso's side won 2 nil at Everton.
Argentina World Cup winner Martinez and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite clashed heads as they went for the ball in the 75th minute.
Branthwaite was able to continue after treatment, but the game was held up for 10 minutes as Martinez received medical care.
The 34-year-old, who was able to move his arms as he was carried off, was replaced by Mike Penders.
The game was settled by two goals from wing-back Pedro Neto, who scored at both ends of the second half.
He netted his first from Jorrel Hato's deflected cutback, then added a late second with a cool rolled finish into the bottom corner after Jordan Henderson's free-kick hit the wall.
The result gave Chelsea a first Premier League clean sheet in nine months and was Everton's first league defeat this season.
Chelsea go fourth, with Everton sitting sixth, before the rest of the weekend's games.
Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez left the pitch on a stretcher with a serious-looking head injury as Xabi Alonso's side won 2 nil at Everton.
Argentina World Cup winner Martinez and Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite clashed heads as they went for the ball in the 75th minute.
Branthwaite was able to continue after treatment, but the game was held up for 10 minutes as Martinez received medical care.
The 34-year-old, who was able to move his arms as he was carried off, was replaced by Mike Penders.
The game was settled by two goals from wing-back Pedro Neto, who scored at both ends of the second half.
He netted his first from Jorrel Hato's deflected cutback, then added a late second with a cool rolled finish into the bottom corner after Jordan Henderson's free-kick hit the wall.
The result gave Chelsea a first Premier League clean sheet in nine months and was Everton's first league defeat this season.
Chelsea go fourth, with Everton sitting sixth, before the rest of the weekend's games.
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