A-League Men Round 23 Review 2025/26

Facts and Figures

Goals Scored: There were 15 goals in six matches.
Clean Sheets: Four out of 12 teams that played kept a clean sheet.
Draws: There were three draws in six matches.
Possession: In two out of three matches where a team claimed three points, the winning team had less possession than their opponent.

Points of Interest

Newcastle Jets have had just one draw in 23 games this season.

Rafael Duran (Macarthur FC) scored for the second game in a row.

Perth Glory proved why 2-nil is the most dangerous scoreline in football, as they squandered a two-goal lead against Central Coast Mariners.

Wellington Phoenix won their first game at AAMI Park since 2017.

Highlights

Macarthur FC striker Mitchell Duke scored a brace in a 3-2 win over Newcastle Jets.

Xavier Bertoncello scored a brace in Newcastle Jets 3-2 loss against Macarthur FC.

Ethan Alagich broke the deadlock with a stunning strike from outside the box for Adelaide United against Auckland FC.

Felipe Gallegos (Auckland FC) scored his first goal of the season, with an outstanding volley.

Wellington Phoenix substitute Sander Kartum broke the deadlock in the 89th minute against Melbourne Victory.

Game One of Six

Macarthur FC (3) v Newcastle Jets (2)
Facts and Figures: Macarthur FC had 46.5% possession and eight shots on target, while Newcastle Jets had three.

Game Two of Six

Brisbane Roar (0) v Sydney FC (0)
Facts and Figures: Brisbane Roar had 47% possession and four shots on target, compared with Sydney FC who had one. The Roar had 11 shots, while Sydney FC had one!

Game Three of Six

Adelaide United (1) v Auckland FC (1)
Facts and Figures: Adelaide United had 52.8% possession and eight shots on target, while Auckland FC had three. Both teams had 18 shots.

Game Four of Six

Central Coast Mariners (2) v Perth Glory (2)
Facts and Figures: Perth Glory can consider themselves unlucky as they hit the woodwork on three occasions. Central Coast Mariners had 51.6% possession and eight shots on target, compared with Perth Glory had six.

Game Five of Six

Melbourne City (3) v Western Sydney Wanderers (0)
Facts and Figures: Melbourne City had 48.1% possession and eight shots on target, while Western Sydney Wanderers had four.

Game Six of Six

Melbourne Victory (0) v Wellington Phoenix (1)
Facts and Figures: Wellington Phoenix had 50.6% possession Both teams had three shots on target.

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