Adelaide United FC 3-2 Western Sydney Wanderers
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Adelaide United FC won: Adelaide United FC 3-2 Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League (Round 10) on Sat, 27 Dec 2025 at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide. Adelaide United FC goals: Luka Jovanovic 31', Austin Ayoubi 67', Jonny Yull 90'+3. Western Sydney Wanderers goals: Aydan Hammond 55', Brandon Borrello 71' (pen). Expected goals: 1.04-2.84. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Aydan Hammond (8.2).
Match report
Adelaide United FC beat Western Sydney Wanderers 3-2
Adelaide United FC edged Western Sydney Wanderers 3-2 at Coopers Stadium on Saturday 27 December in the A-League.
Luka Jovanovic put Adelaide United FC ahead on 31' (1-0), Aydan Hammond levelled for Western Sydney Wanderers on 55' (1-1), Austin Ayoubi restored Adelaide United FC's lead on 67' (2-1), Brandon Borrello levelled for Western Sydney Wanderers from the penalty spot on 71' (2-2) and Jonny Yull restored Adelaide United FC's lead on 90+3' (3-2).
Jonny Yull's 90+3' strike proved decisive.
Adelaide United FC had 50% of the ball, shots were 9-27 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.04-2.84. Western Sydney Wanderers created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Aydan Hammond (Western Sydney Wanderers FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 13,582. Referee: Daniel Elder.
Match stats
| Adelaide United FC | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.04 | 2.84 |
| Total shots | 9 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 43 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 363 (83%) | 362 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 9 | 27 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 16 |
Lineups
Adelaide United FC (4-4-2): Joshua Smits, Jay Barnett, Vinko Stanisic, Panagiotis Kikianis, Ryan Kitto, Yaya Dukuly, Ethan Alagich, Luke Duzel, Craig Goodwin, Luka Jovanovic, Ryan White
Western Sydney Wanderers (4-4-2): Lawrence Thomas, Aidan Simmons, Ruon Tongyik, Alex Bonetig, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Aydan Hammond, Joshua Brillante, Angus Thurgate, Bozhidar Kraev, Alou Kuol, Brandon Borrello
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide United FC)
- 55' · Goal · Aydan Hammond (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 63' · Substitution · Dylan Scicluna for Joshua Brillante (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 64' · Substitution · Juan Muniz for Luke Duzel (Adelaide United FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Jonny Yull for Ryan White (Adelaide United FC)
- 64' · Substitution · Austin Ayoubi for Luka Jovanovic (Adelaide United FC)
- 67' · Goal · Austin Ayoubi (Adelaide United FC)
- 71' · Goal · Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 75' · Substitution · Awan Lual for Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 75' · Substitution · Steven Peter Ugarkovic for Aydan Hammond (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 82' · Yellow card · Alou Kuol (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 84' · Substitution · Gabriel Cleur for Aidan Simmons (Western Sydney Wanderers)
- 86' · Yellow card · Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United FC)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Harry Crawford for Yaya Dukuly (Adelaide United FC)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Jonny Yull (Adelaide United FC)
All-time head-to-head
Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Adelaide United FC won, 3-2 (A-League) on Sat, 27 Dec 2025.
When and where is Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 08:35 UTC at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide, A-League.