
Western Sydney v Melbourne Victory – Shark Highlights | Ninja A-League 2026-27 | Matchweek 1
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Full time
17 October 2026 · 3:00 PM AEDT
Wanderers Football Park, Sydney
Half-time: 0–1
After 90 minutes: 0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne Victory finished 0–1 in A-League Women on 17 October 2026 at Wanderers Football Park, Sydney. Goals: A. Jančevski 32′.
Goal · A. Jančevski
Melbourne Victory · First half
0–1
Substitution · S. Iredale on · R. Pollicina off
Western Sydney Wanderers · First half
Goal · A. Jančevski
Melbourne Victory · First half
0–1
Yellow card · Z. McMeeken
Melbourne Victory · First half
Foul
Substitution · E. O'Grady on · S. Harding off
Melbourne Victory · Second half
Substitution · A. Ng-Saad on · B. Miller off
Western Sydney Wanderers · Second half
Substitution · N. Fazzari on · S. Sakalis off
Western Sydney Wanderers · Second half
Substitution · S. Techera on · A. Sutter off
Melbourne Victory · Second half
Substitution · C. Blissett on · C. Bunge off
Melbourne Victory · Second half
Yellow card · S. Bjørneboe
Western Sydney Wanderers · Second half
Foul
Substitution · E. Fragale on · M. Bennett off
Western Sydney Wanderers · Second half
Substitution · S. Leach on · A. Jančevski off
Melbourne Victory · Second half

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— means the figure is not available. xG (expected goals) estimates the quality of chances, rather than the final score. xA estimates the chance of an assist; xGOT measures the quality of shots on target.
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Shots | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.3 | 0.79 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Passes | 362 | 323 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.3% | 67.8% |
| Fouls committed | 14 | 12 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Shots off target | — | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside the box | 2 | 5 |
| Shots outside the box | 1 | 2 |
| Headers | — | 1 |
| Left-footed shots | — | 3 |
| Right-footed shots | 3 | 3 |
| Free-kick shots | — | 1 |
| Open-play shots | 3 | 2 |
| Set-piece shots | — | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 6 | 20 |
| Chances created | 2 | 4 |
| Penalty-area entries | 21 | 42 |
| Final-third entries | 61 | 64 |
| Open-play xG | 0.3 | 0.31 |
| Set-play xG | — | 0.49 |
| Expected goals on target (xGOT) | 0.38 | 0.49 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 0.26 | 0.48 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Completed passes | 251 | 219 |
| Final-third passes | 107 | 117 |
| Completed final-third passes | 56 | 58 |
| Crosses | 13 | 17 |
| Completed crosses | — | 2 |
| Long balls | 64 | 67 |
| Accurate long balls | 19 | 19 |
| Forward passes | 158 | 158 |
| Backward passes | 50 | 59 |
| Touches | 554 | 556 |
| Ball carries | 71 | 78 |
| Progressive carries | 29 | 39 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 181 | 187 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 39 | 43 |
| Duels lost | 43 | 39 |
| Aerial duels won | — | 5 |
| Aerial duels lost | 5 | — |
| Dribbles attempted | 17 | 19 |
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 6 |
| Tackles | 24 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 11 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 13 |
| Clearances | 23 | 20 |
| Headed clearances | 9 | 9 |
| Ball recoveries | 54 | 66 |
| Blocked passes | 7 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 14 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Diving saves | 1 | — |
| Saves from inside the box | 2 | 2 |
| Sweeper actions | 1 | — |
| Successful sweeper actions | 1 | — |
| Goalkeeper throws | 5 | 7 |
| Accurate goalkeeper throws | 4 | 7 |
| Goal kicks | 15 | 6 |
| Goals conceded | 1 | — |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Shots | 0 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Passes | 196 | 174 |
| Pass accuracy | 70.9% | 71.3% |
| Fouls committed | 5 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Saves | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Shots off target | — | 2 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside the box | 0 | 1 |
| Shots outside the box | 0 | 2 |
| Headers | — | 0 |
| Left-footed shots | — | 2 |
| Right-footed shots | 0 | 1 |
| Free-kick shots | — | 1 |
| Open-play shots | 0 | 1 |
| Set-piece shots | — | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 1 | 7 |
| Chances created | 0 | 1 |
| Penalty-area entries | 7 | 25 |
| Final-third entries | 26 | 36 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Completed passes | 139 | 124 |
| Final-third passes | 39 | 58 |
| Completed final-third passes | 16 | 28 |
| Crosses | 3 | 11 |
| Completed crosses | — | 1 |
| Long balls | 29 | 34 |
| Accurate long balls | 10 | 10 |
| Forward passes | 86 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 27 | 36 |
| Touches | 282 | 277 |
| Ball carries | 34 | 41 |
| Progressive carries | 11 | 15 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 5 |
| Possession lost | 86 | 90 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 19 | 21 |
| Duels lost | 21 | 19 |
| Aerial duels won | — | 4 |
| Aerial duels lost | 4 | — |
| Dribbles attempted | 8 | 11 |
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 4 |
| Tackles | 12 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 9 |
| Clearances | 14 | 4 |
| Headed clearances | 8 | 2 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 34 |
| Blocked passes | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 5 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Diving saves | 0 | — |
| Saves from inside the box | 0 | 0 |
| Sweeper actions | 1 | — |
| Successful sweeper actions | 1 | — |
| Goalkeeper throws | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate goalkeeper throws | 1 | 2 |
| Goal kicks | 8 | 2 |
| Goals conceded | 1 | — |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Passes | 166 | 149 |
| Pass accuracy | 67.5% | 63.8% |
| Fouls committed | 9 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Shots off target | — | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside the box | 2 | 4 |
| Shots outside the box | 1 | 0 |
| Headers | — | 1 |
| Left-footed shots | — | 1 |
| Right-footed shots | 3 | 2 |
| Free-kick shots | — | 0 |
| Open-play shots | 3 | 1 |
| Set-piece shots | — | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 5 | 13 |
| Chances created | 2 | 3 |
| Penalty-area entries | 14 | 17 |
| Final-third entries | 35 | 28 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Completed passes | 112 | 95 |
| Final-third passes | 68 | 59 |
| Completed final-third passes | 40 | 30 |
| Crosses | 10 | 6 |
| Completed crosses | — | 1 |
| Long balls | 35 | 33 |
| Accurate long balls | 9 | 9 |
| Forward passes | 72 | 85 |
| Backward passes | 23 | 23 |
| Touches | 272 | 279 |
| Ball carries | 37 | 37 |
| Progressive carries | 18 | 24 |
| Dispossessed | 3 | 6 |
| Possession lost | 95 | 97 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Duels won | 20 | 22 |
| Duels lost | 22 | 20 |
| Aerial duels won | — | 1 |
| Aerial duels lost | 1 | — |
| Dribbles attempted | 9 | 8 |
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 2 |
| Tackles | 12 | 10 |
| Tackles won | 8 | 6 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 4 |
| Clearances | 9 | 16 |
| Headed clearances | 1 | 7 |
| Ball recoveries | 27 | 32 |
| Blocked passes | 2 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 9 |
| Statistic | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|
| Diving saves | 1 | — |
| Saves from inside the box | 2 | 2 |
| Sweeper actions | 0 | — |
| Successful sweeper actions | 0 | — |
| Goalkeeper throws | 3 | 5 |
| Accurate goalkeeper throws | 3 | 5 |
| Goal kicks | 7 | 4 |
| Goals conceded | 0 | — |
Coach: Geoff Abrahams
Starting XI
| No. | Player | Position | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S. Langman | Goalkeeper | |
| 21 | L. Pickett | Defender | |
| 2 | Tiana Jaber | Defender | |
| 4 | S. Bjørneboe | Defender | |
| 5 | M. Bennett | Defender | Off 84′ |
| 8 | S. Sakalis | Midfielder | Off 60′ |
| 15 | S. Palywoda | Midfielder | |
| 10 | R. Pollicina (C) | Midfielder | Off 16′ |
| 19 | T. Younis | Striker | |
| 9 | E. Bahr | Striker | |
| 11 | B. Miller | Striker | Off 60′ |
| No. | Player | Position | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | R. Betro | Midfielder | |
| 6 | I. Chidiac | Midfielder | |
| 12 | B. Edwards | Goalkeeper | |
| 24 | N. Fazzari | Midfielder | On 60′ |
| 16 | E. Fragale | Midfielder | On 84′ |
| 7 | S. Iredale | Defender | On 16′ |
| 17 | A. Ng-Saad | Attacker | On 60′ |
Coach: Jeffrey Hopkins
Starting XI
| No. | Player | Position | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Newbon | Goalkeeper | |
| 18 | K. Morrison (C) | Defender | |
| 3 | C. Bunge | Defender | Off 67′ |
| 19 | Z. McMeeken | Defender | |
| 13 | A. Beard | Midfielder | |
| 66 | A. Jančevski | Midfielder | Off 84′ |
| 14 | A. Woods | Midfielder | |
| 16 | A. Sutter | Midfielder | Off 67′ |
| 8 | S. Harding | Striker | Off 53′ |
| 10 | S. Saveska | Striker | |
| 9 | H. Furphy | Striker |
| No. | Player | Position | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | A. Aoyagi | Goalkeeper | |
| 4 | C. Blissett | Defender | On 67′ |
| 2 | S. Leach | Midfielder | On 84′ |
| 21 | J. Millar | Attacker | |
| 7 | E. O'Grady | Attacker | On 53′ |
| 28 | S. Techera | Attacker | On 67′ |
Min = minutes played. Shots / on target exclude penalty shoot-outs. Figures shown as — are unavailable.
| Player | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | On target | Rating | xG | xA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 · E. Bahr | 90 | — | — | — | — | 5.76 | — | 0.15 |
| 21 · L. Pickett | 90 | — | — | — | — | 7.28 | — | 0.01 |
| 4 · S. Bjørneboe | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.5 | — | 0.01 |
| 1 · S. Langman | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.06 | — | 0 |
| 15 · S. Palywoda | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.42 | — | 0.02 |
| 19 · T. Younis | 90 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7.16 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| 2 · Tiana Jaber | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.92 | — | 0 |
| 5 · M. Bennett | 84 | — | — | — | — | 6.62 | — | 0.02 |
| 7 · S. Iredale | 74 | — | — | — | — | 6.14 | — | 0.01 |
| 11 · B. Miller | 60 | — | — | — | — | 6.38 | — | 0.01 |
| 8 · S. Sakalis | 60 | — | — | — | — | 6.26 | — | 0.02 |
| 17 · A. Ng-Saad | 30 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6.3 | 0.16 | 0.01 |
| 24 · N. Fazzari | 30 | — | — | — | — | 6.16 | — | 0 |
| 10 · R. Pollicina | 16 | — | — | — | — | 5.58 | — | 0 |
| 16 · E. Fragale | 6 | — | — | — | — | 5.56 | — | 0 |
| 12 · B. Edwards | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 · I. Chidiac | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 · R. Betro | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Player | Min | Goals | Assists | Shots | On target | Rating | xG | xA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 · A. Beard | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.84 | — | 0.02 |
| 14 · A. Woods | 90 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8.06 | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| 1 · C. Newbon | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.98 | — | 0 |
| 9 · H. Furphy | 90 | — | — | — | — | 6.48 | — | 0.02 |
| 18 · K. Morrison | 90 | — | — | 1 | — | 6.86 | 0.14 | 0.01 |
| 10 · S. Saveska | 90 | — | — | — | — | 7.82 | — | 0.06 |
| 19 · Z. McMeeken | 90 | — | — | 1 | — | 8.22 | 0.05 | 0.02 |
| 66 · A. Jančevski | 84 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7.3 | 0.14 | 0.17 |
| 16 · A. Sutter | 67 | — | — | 1 | — | 5.84 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| 3 · C. Bunge | 67 | — | — | — | — | 6.34 | — | 0.01 |
| 8 · S. Harding | 53 | — | — | — | — | 5.64 | — | 0.01 |
| 7 · E. O'Grady | 37 | — | — | — | — | 5.4 | — | 0.05 |
| 4 · C. Blissett | 23 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6.14 | 0.15 | 0 |
| 28 · S. Techera | 23 | — | — | — | — | 5.98 | — | 0 |
| 2 · S. Leach | 6 | — | — | — | — | 5.5 | — | — |
| 25 · A. Aoyagi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 · J. Millar | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Relative attacking momentum through the match. Taller bars indicate a stronger spell; they do not represent possession or win probability.
Western Sydney Wanderers above · Melbourne Victory below
Kick-off → Full time · each bar represents a match minute
| Period | Minute | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne Victory |
|---|---|---|---|
| First half | 1′ | 0.005 | 0.013 |
| First half | 2′ | 0.004 | 0.026 |
| First half | 3′ | 0.007 | 0.017 |
| First half | 4′ | 0.024 | 0.014 |
| First half | 5′ | 0.014 | 0.011 |
| First half | 6′ | 0.007 | 0.008 |
| First half | 7′ | 0.010 | 0.008 |
| First half | 8′ | 0.007 | 0.043 |
| First half | 9′ | 0.003 | 0.100 |
| First half | 10′ | 0.002 | 0.067 |
| First half | 11′ | 0.002 | 0.041 |
| First half | 12′ | 0.001 | 0.020 |
| First half | 13′ | 0.003 | 0.015 |
| First half | 14′ | 0.003 | 0.008 |
| First half | 15′ | 0.002 | 0.018 |
| First half | 16′ | 0.002 | 0.036 |
| First half | 17′ | 0.003 | 0.023 |
| First half | 18′ | 0.024 | 0.024 |
| First half | 19′ | 0.022 | 0.018 |
| First half | 20′ | 0.052 | 0.014 |
| First half | 21′ | 0.036 | 0.020 |
| First half | 22′ | 0.035 | 0.014 |
| First half | 23′ | 0.018 | 0.050 |
| First half | 24′ | 0.014 | 0.038 |
| First half | 25′ | 0.008 | 0.023 |
| First half | 26′ | 0.009 | 0.016 |
| First half | 27′ | 0.010 | 0.019 |
| First half | 28′ | 0.010 | 0.013 |
| First half | 29′ | 0.006 | 0.010 |
| First half | 30′ | 0.008 | 0.011 |
| First half | 31′ | 0.009 | 0.033 |
| First half | 32′ | 0.005 | 0.016 |
| First half | 33′ | 0.003 | 0.010 |
| First half | 34′ | 0.004 | 0.007 |
| First half | 35′ | 0.003 | 0.016 |
| First half | 36′ | 0.003 | 0.009 |
| First half | 37′ | 0.006 | 0.010 |
| First half | 38′ | 0.009 | 0.007 |
| First half | 39′ | 0.006 | 0.009 |
| First half | 40′ | 0.007 | 0.005 |
| First half | 41′ | 0.008 | 0.007 |
| First half | 42′ | 0.004 | 0.012 |
| First half | 43′ | 0.007 | 0.019 |
| First half | 44′ | 0.009 | 0.026 |
| First half | 45′ | 0.010 | 0.015 |
| First half | 45+1′ | 0.005 | 0.048 |
| First half | 45+2′ | 0.003 | 0.026 |
| First half | 45+3′ | 0.002 | 0.014 |
| Second half | 46′ | 0.098 | 0.004 |
| Second half | 47′ | 0.054 | 0.002 |
| Second half | 48′ | 0.029 | 0.001 |
| Second half | 49′ | 0.017 | 0.007 |
| Second half | 50′ | 0.013 | 0.020 |
| Second half | 51′ | 0.011 | 0.012 |
| Second half | 52′ | 0.011 | 0.023 |
| Second half | 53′ | 0.006 | 0.017 |
| Second half | 54′ | 0.008 | 0.020 |
| Second half | 55′ | 0.031 | 0.010 |
| Second half | 56′ | 0.024 | 0.007 |
| Second half | 57′ | 0.013 | 0.017 |
| Second half | 58′ | 0.013 | 0.067 |
| Second half | 59′ | 0.012 | 0.035 |
| Second half | 60′ | 0.012 | 0.041 |
| Second half | 61′ | 0.010 | 0.023 |
| Second half | 62′ | 0.021 | 0.012 |
| Second half | 63′ | 0.011 | 0.007 |
| Second half | 64′ | 0.006 | 0.003 |
| Second half | 65′ | 0.003 | 0.002 |
| Second half | 66′ | 0.029 | 0.006 |
| Second half | 67′ | 0.019 | 0.004 |
| Second half | 68′ | 0.010 | 0.006 |
| Second half | 69′ | 0.006 | 0.016 |
| Second half | 70′ | 0.037 | 0.009 |
| Second half | 71′ | 0.035 | 0.010 |
| Second half | 72′ | 0.023 | 0.073 |
| Second half | 73′ | 0.014 | 0.041 |
| Second half | 74′ | 0.012 | 0.037 |
| Second half | 75′ | 0.006 | 0.018 |
| Second half | 76′ | 0.004 | 0.076 |
| Second half | 77′ | 0.003 | 0.040 |
| Second half | 78′ | 0.007 | 0.063 |
| Second half | 79′ | 0.024 | 0.037 |
| Second half | 80′ | 0.041 | 0.019 |
| Second half | 81′ | 0.026 | 0.012 |
| Second half | 82′ | 0.016 | 0.007 |
| Second half | 83′ | 0.011 | 0.004 |
| Second half | 84′ | 0.006 | 0.006 |
| Second half | 85′ | 0.004 | 0.013 |
| Second half | 86′ | 0.003 | 0.007 |
| Second half | 87′ | 0.002 | 0.017 |
| Second half | 88′ | 0.012 | 0.010 |
| Second half | 89′ | 0.007 | 0.017 |
| Second half | 90′ | 0.003 | 0.014 |
| Second half | 90+1′ | 0.007 | 0.013 |
| Second half | 90+2′ | 0.009 | 0.032 |
| Second half | 90+3′ | 0.006 | 0.021 |
| Second half | 90+4′ | 0.026 | 0.011 |
| Minute | Player / team | Result | Body part | Play | xG | xGOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30′First half | A. SutterMelbourne Victory | Off target | Left foot | Set piece | 0.06 | 0 |
| 32′First half | A. JančevskiMelbourne Victory | Goal | Left foot | Free kick | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| 35′First half | Z. McMeekenMelbourne Victory | Off target | Right foot | Open play | 0.05 | 0 |
| 53′Second half | A. WoodsMelbourne Victory | Blocked | Left foot | Open play | 0.25 | 0 |
| 62′Second half | T. YounisWestern Sydney Wanderers | Saved | Right foot | Open play | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| 66′Second half | A. Ng-SaadWestern Sydney Wanderers | Blocked | Right foot | Open play | 0.04 | 0 |
| 70′Second half | A. Ng-SaadWestern Sydney Wanderers | Saved | Right foot | Open play | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| 72′Second half | C. BlissettMelbourne Victory | Saved | Header | Corner | 0.15 | 0.34 |
| 77′Second half | K. MorrisonMelbourne Victory | Blocked | Right foot | Corner | 0.14 | 0 |
| 77′Second half | A. JančevskiMelbourne Victory | Off target | Right foot | Corner | 0.07 | 0 |
This season (2026-27) only: up to five completed matches before this fixture, newest first. W = win, D = draw, L = loss.
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Latest season standings, not the positions before this match.
| Position | Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Melbourne Victory | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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