Adelaide United vs Perth Glory: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Adelaide United prepare to host Perth Glory on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 09:35, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Adelaide United, currently 4th in the standings with 26 points from 17 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 16 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Perth Glory, sitting 9th with 20 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Adelaide United and Perth Glory have been competitive, with Perth Glory claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Sydney FC, Adelaide United recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Smits, Kitto, Barnett, Phillis, Vriends, Yull, Muniz, Alagich, White, Dukuly, Jovanovic. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Perth Glory's last outing came against Newcastle Jets, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sutton, Sutton, Kaltak, Wootton, Shamoon, Tevere, De Abreu, Freney, Despotovski, Taggart, Kucharski. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Adelaide United are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Adelaide United and Perth Glory are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Adelaide United's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Perth Glory's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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