Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newcastle Jets prepare to host Macarthur on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 08:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newcastle Jets, currently 1st in the standings with 33 points from 17 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 12 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 16 goals scored.

Macarthur, sitting 5th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newcastle Jets and Macarthur have been competitive, with Macarthur claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-5). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Perth Glory, Newcastle Jets recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Delianov, Wilmering, Natta, Shaughnessy, Bertolissio, Bayliss, Burgess, Adams, Dobson, Taylor, Rose. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Macarthur's last outing came against Perth Glory, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kurto, Scott, Uskok, Da Silva, Talbot, Brattan, Rose, Grzan, Caceres, Vickery, Duke. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Newcastle Jets are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newcastle Jets and Macarthur 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: Newcastle Jets's fixtures have averaged 4.2 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Macarthur's games average 3.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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