AFC vs Melbourne City 2025-26 Australian A-League Men, Regular Season
Introduction
Game Information
Venue: Go Media Stadium
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Australian A-League Men Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +12 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | 36 | 6 |
| +11 | Auckland FC | 18 | 32 | 4 |
| +5 | Adelaide United | 19 | 30 | 7 |
| +7 | Sydney FC | 18 | 29 | 7 |
Statistics
 MCY |
AFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| -4 | Goal Difference | 11 |
| 20 | Total Goals | 29 |
| 13 | Assists | 23 |
| 24 | Goals Against | 18 |
Auckland FC Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Jesse Randall | Matches: 18, Goals: 8 |
| 77 | Lachlan Brook | Matches: 18, Goals: 7 |
| 9 | Sam Cosgrove | Matches: 17, Goals: 7 |
Melbourne City FC Leaders
| # | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Max Caputo | Matches: 18, Goals: 7 |
| 35 | Medin Memeti | Matches: 14, Goals: 3 |
| 16 | Aziz Behich | Matches: 16, Goals: 2 |
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