Already nervous for this one. How is everyone else feeling? Nervous? Confident? Just plain fired up?
EDIT: Match preview is up:
I believe we will line up as follows:
You can find information on The Cove’s game plans here – get to the ground 30 minutes before kick-off to make some noise for the lads during warm-up.
Previous Matches
Head-to-Head
Wins: 16 (32.7%)
Draws: 17 (34.7%)
Losses: 16 (32.7%)
Sydney FC record at Jubilee Oval
Wins: 7 (63.6%)
Draws: 2 (18.2%)
Losses: 2 (18.2%)
Last 5 Matches
6/04/19 – Sydney FC 2 – 1 Melbourne
26/01/19 – Melbourne 2 – 1 Sydney FC
25/11/18 – Sydney FC 1 – 2 Melbourne
28/04/18 – Sydney FC 2 – 3 Melbourne
13/04/18 – Sydney FC 1 – 0 Melbourne
Records
Biggest Win – 5 goals:
26/01/14 – Melbourne 0 – 5 Sydney FC
Biggest Loss – 5 goals:
16/10/05 – Melbourne 5 – 0 Sydney FC
Most Goals in a Game – 6 goals:
7/08/10 – Sydney FC 3 – 3 Melbourne
13/12/14 – Melbourne 3 – 3 Sydney FC
14/02/15 – Sydney FC 3 – 3 Melbourne
14/11/15 – Sydney FC 2 – 4 Melbourne
Most Appearances vs Victory – Alex Brosque (30)*
Most Goals vs Victory – David Carney and Mark Bridge (5)
Key Statistics
- There have been 7 Finals Series games between these two teams. Sydney FC have won 2 of those, both on penalties
- Out of 23 home games against Melbourne, Sydney FC have a record of 9 wins, 9 draws and 5 losses.
- Sydney FC have scored in each of the last 12 matches against Melbourne.
- Andrew Redmayne and Brandon O’Neill have played in every competitive game this season, a total of 37 appearances – 27 league games, 5 FFA Cup games and 5 Champions’ League games.
Note: Appearances and goals only include league games, finals, FFA Cup, OFC and AFC Champions League and Club World Cup.