Melbourne Victory 1-1 Adelaide United FC
Updated
It finished level: Melbourne Victory 1-1 Adelaide United FC in the A-League (Round 19) on Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at AAMI Park, Melbourne. Melbourne Victory goals: Keegan Jelacic 26'. Adelaide United FC goals: Yaya Dukuly 35'. Expected goals: 2.07-2.05. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Keegan Jelacic (8).
Match report
Melbourne Victory 1-1 Adelaide United FC: match report
Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United FC shared the points in a 1-1 draw at AAMI Park on Friday 27 February in the A-League.
Keegan Jelacic put Melbourne Victory ahead on 26' (1-0) and Yaya Dukuly levelled for Adelaide United FC on 35' (1-1).
Melbourne Victory had 45% of the ball, shots were 19-12 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.07-2.05.
Keegan Jelacic (Melbourne Victory) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 11,506. Referee: Alex King.
Match stats
| Melbourne Victory | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.07 | 2.05 |
| Total shots | 19 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 14 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 275 (77%) | 360 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Melbourne Victory (4-2-3-1): Jack Warshawsky, Joshua Rawlins, Sebastian Esposito, Roderick Miranda, Jason Davidson, Jordi Valadon, Denis Genreau, Nishan Velupillay, Juan Mata, Keegan Jelacic, Charles Nduka
Adelaide United FC (4-4-2): Joshua Smits, Jay Barnett, Bart Vriends, Panagiotis Kikianis, Ryan Kitto, Jonny Yull, Ethan Alagich, Ryan White, Yaya Dukuly, Juan Muniz, Luka Jovanovic
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Keegan Jelacic (Melbourne Victory)
- 35' · Goal · Yaya Dukuly (Adelaide United FC)
- 42' · Yellow card · Roderick Miranda (Melbourne Victory)
- 55' · Substitution · Xavier Stella for Denis Genreau (Melbourne Victory)
- 61' · Yellow card · Charles Nduka (Melbourne Victory)
- 63' · Yellow card · Keegan Jelacic (Melbourne Victory)
- 66' · Substitution · Nikolaos Vergos for Charles Nduka (Melbourne Victory)
- 66' · Substitution · Matthew Grimaldi for Keegan Jelacic (Melbourne Victory)
- 66' · Substitution · Clarismario Rodrigus for Juan Mata (Melbourne Victory)
- 67' · Yellow card · Ethan Alagich (Adelaide United FC)
- 71' · Substitution · Luke Duzel for Juan Muniz (Adelaide United FC)
- 78' · Substitution · Brody Burkitt for Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide United FC)
- 79' · Substitution · Reno Piscopo for Nishan Velupillay (Melbourne Victory)
- 85' · Substitution · Ben Folami for Jonny Yull (Adelaide United FC)
- 85' · Substitution · Panashe Madanha for Yaya Dukuly (Adelaide United FC)
- 89' · Yellow card · Nikolaos Vergos (Melbourne Victory)
All-time head-to-head
Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United FC?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (A-League) on Fri, 27 Feb 2026.
When and where is Melbourne Victory vs Adelaide United FC?
Fri, 27 Feb 2026, 08:35 UTC at AAMI Park, Melbourne, A-League.