Sydney FC vs Auckland FC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sydney FC prepare to host Auckland on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 09:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sydney FC, currently 3rd in the standings with 25 points from 15 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 12 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Auckland, sitting 2nd with 28 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Sydney FC and Auckland have favored Auckland, with Auckland claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Auckland, Sydney FC recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Devenish-Meares, Garuccio, Grant, Tisserand, Grant, Okon, Hollman, Quispe, Quintal, Akon, Campuzano. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Auckland's last outing came against Sydney FC, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Woud, De Vries , Girdwood-Reich, Hall, Sakai, Gallegos, Verstraete, Randall, Brook, Francois, Cosgrove. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Sydney FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sydney FC and Auckland 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 a moderate number of goals: Sydney FC's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Auckland's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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