Melbourne City 2-1 Auckland FC final score - 16 January 2026, A-League

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Highlights

Melbourne City Melbourne City
Auckland FC Auckland FC
End of game
90+1'
M. Francois
F. De Vries
M. Memeti
A. Behich
81'
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77'
J. Girdwood-Reich
A. Behich
77'
A. Lopane
R. Teague
73'
L. Wong
M. Caputo
73'
71'
G. May
S. Cosgrove
71'
J. Girdwood-Reich
L. Rogerson
71'
J. Brimmer
F. Gallegos
M. Caputo
Penalty
70'
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B. Mazzeo
A. Nabbout
58'
A. Kuen
E. Durakovic
57'
Half-time
45+2'
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L. Brook
J. Randall
44'
C. Elliot
H. Sakai
Z. Schreiber
K. Trewin
24'
5'
F. Gallegos
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Melbourne City Melbourne City
Auckland FC Auckland FC
2
Total shots
4
9
Clearances
6
0
Shots on target
2
2
Corners
5
11
Free Kicks
7
58
Possession (%)
42
7
Fouls
11
1
Yellow card
2
0
Offside
3
2
Shots off target
2
2
Shots blocked
2
5
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
3 Auckland FC
42 26 11 9 6 +13
6 Melbourne City
38 26 10 8 8 0

Last matches

Melbourne City
Melbourne City Last matches
L D L D W L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

11 Jan 2026 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  1
Newcastle United Jets

6 Jan 2026 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  0
Brisbane Roar

3 Jan 2026 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  0
Sydney

28 Dec 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  3
Perth Glory

23 Dec 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  1
Macarthur FC

20 Dec 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  1
Melbourne Victory
L D L D W L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

11 Jan 2026 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  1
Newcastle United Jets

6 Jan 2026 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  0
Brisbane Roar

3 Jan 2026 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  0
Sydney

28 Dec 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  3
Perth Glory

23 Dec 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
1 :  1
Macarthur FC

20 Dec 2025 - A-League

Melbourne City
0 :  1
Melbourne Victory
W W L D W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

10 Dec 2025 - AFC Champions League

FC Seoul
1 :  1
Melbourne City

6 Dec 2025 - A-League

Newcastle United Jets
0 :  1
Melbourne City

29 Nov 2025 - A-League

Central Coast Mariners
0 :  0
Melbourne City

21 Nov 2025 - A-League

Adelaide United
4 :  1
Melbourne City

8 Nov 2025 - A-League

Melbourne Victory
0 :  2
Melbourne City

4 Nov 2025 - AFC Champions League

Machida Zelvia
1 :  2
Melbourne City
Auckland FC
Auckland FC Last matches
W W W L D W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

9 Jan 2026 - A-League

Brisbane Roar
0 :  2
Auckland FC

5 Jan 2026 - A-League

Macarthur FC
1 :  1
Auckland FC

31 Dec 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
1 :  3
Newcastle United Jets

19 Dec 2025 - A-League

Western Sydney Wanderers
0 :  2
Auckland FC

12 Dec 2025 - A-League

Central Coast Mariners
1 :  2
Auckland FC

5 Dec 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
3 :  1
Wellington Phoenix
W W D L W L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
83% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

31 Dec 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
1 :  3
Newcastle United Jets

5 Dec 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
3 :  1
Wellington Phoenix

29 Nov 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
1 :  2
Newcastle United Jets

22 Nov 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
1 :  1
Brisbane Roar

1 Nov 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
2 :  1
Adelaide United

25 Oct 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
1 :  0
Western Sydney Wanderers
D W W W D W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

9 Jan 2026 - A-League

Brisbane Roar
0 :  2
Auckland FC

5 Jan 2026 - A-League

Macarthur FC
1 :  1
Auckland FC

19 Dec 2025 - A-League

Western Sydney Wanderers
0 :  2
Auckland FC

12 Dec 2025 - A-League

Central Coast Mariners
1 :  2
Auckland FC

8 Nov 2025 - A-League

Wellington Phoenix
1 :  2
Auckland FC

18 Oct 2025 - A-League

Melbourne Victory
0 :  0
Auckland FC

Head to head

Melbourne City

0 %

Draw

50 %

Auckland FC

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3.5
Total goals
50%
BTTS
1
Goals scored
2.5
Goals conceded
100%
Over 2.5
0%
Under 2.5

17 Jan 2025 - A-League

Auckland FC
3 :  0
Melbourne City

15 Dec 2024 - A-League

Melbourne City
2 :  2
Auckland FC

Tactical Scheme

Melbourne City

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

1
P. Beach
13
N. Atkinson
22
G. Ferreyra
4
L. Bonetig
16
A. Behich
39
E. Durakovic
27
K. Trewin
8
R. Teague
35
M. Memeti
17
M. Caputo
15
A. Nabbout
9
S. Cosgrove
21
J. Randall
77
L. Brook
27
L. Rogerson
8
F. Gallegos
6
L. Verstraete
15
F. De Vries
4
N. Pijnaker
23
D. Hall
2
H. Sakai
1
M. Woud

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Auckland FC

Substitutes

Melbourne City
Melbourne City
Goalkeeper

J. Nieuwenhuizen

Defender

H. Shillington

Midfielder

L. Wong

M. Caputo 73'

A. Lopane

R. Teague 73'

Z. Schreiber

K. Trewin 24'

A. Kuen

E. Durakovic 57'

Forward

B. Mazzeo

A. Nabbout 58'

Auckland FC
Auckland FC
Goalkeeper

O. Sail

Defender

C. Elliot

H. Sakai 44'

J. Girdwood-Reich

L. Rogerson 71'

Midfielder

C. Howieson

J. Brimmer

F. Gallegos 71'

Forward

M. Francois

F. De Vries 90'

G. May

S. Cosgrove 71'

Live Commentary

90+7' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne City goal kick.

90+7'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City close to the penalty box.

90+6'  

Can Melbourne City get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Auckland's half?

90+5' sifflet_1

Shane Skinner awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

90+5' tir_non_cadre_1

Auckland's Daniel Hall attacks the ball with his head but his effort fails to hit the target.

90+5' corner_1

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Shane Skinner.

90+3'  

Shane Skinner signals a throw-in for Melbourne City, close to Auckland's area.

90+3' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Melbourne City in the half of Auckland.

90+2'  

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Auckland territory.

90+1' substitution_1

Marlee Francois is replacing Francis De Vries for the away team.

90'  

Auckland needs to be cautious. Melbourne City have an attacking throw-in.

88'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

86' sifflet_1

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

84' coup_franc_1

Auckland awarded a free kick in their own half.

84'  

Melbourne City have a dangerous throw-in.

84'  

Throw-in Melbourne City.

83' coup_franc_1

Auckland awarded a free kick in their own half.

81' but_1

Melbourne City move into a 2-1 lead through a Medin Memeti header. That's a fine assist from Aziz Behich.

80'  

Can Melbourne City capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Auckland's half?

80'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

79'  

Melbourne City needs to be cautious. Auckland have an attacking throw-in.

79'  

Shane Skinner signals a throw-in for Melbourne City, close to Auckland's area.

78' coup_franc_1

Shane Skinner signals a free kick to Melbourne City.

78'  

Throw-in for Auckland at AAMI Park.

77' carton_jaune_1

Jake Gordwood-Reich is booked for the away team.

77' carton_jaune_1

Aziz Behich (Melbourne City) gets a yellow card.

76' coup_franc_1

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

74'  

Shane Skinner awards the away team a throw-in.

74' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Auckland at AAMI Park.

73' substitution_1

The home team replace Max Caputo with Lawrence Wong.

73' substitution_1

Alessandro Lopane is replacing Ryan Teague for the home team.

73'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City close to the penalty box.

72'  

Shane Skinner signals a Melbourne City throw-in in Auckland's half.

72' coup_franc_1

Free kick Auckland.

71' substitution_1

Jake Brimmer is on a sub for Felipe Gallegos for Auckland.

71' substitution_1

Steve Corica (Auckland) is making a third substitution, with Guillermo May replacing Sam Cosgrove.

71' substitution_1

Jake Gordwood-Reich is replacing Logan Rogerson for Auckland at AAMI Park.

70' but_1

Max Caputo scores from the spot to level the match at 1-1.

66' coup_franc_1

Shane Skinner signals a free kick to Auckland in their own half.

64'  

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne City in Melbourne.

62'  

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne City in Melbourne.

61' coup_franc_1

Shane Skinner signals a free kick to Melbourne City just outside Auckland's area.

59'  

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Auckland territory.

58' substitution_1

Aurelio Vidmar (Melbourne City) is making a second substitution, with Benjamin Mazzeo replacing Andrew Nabbout.

57' substitution_1

Melbourne City make their third substitution with Andreas Kuen replacing Emin Durakovic.

57' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

56' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

55'  

Melbourne City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

54' corner_1

Melbourne City have been awarded a corner by Shane Skinner.

53'  

Ball safe as Auckland is awarded a throw-in in their half.

51'  

Auckland awarded a throw-in in their own half.

51'  

Ball safe as Melbourne City is awarded a throw-in in their half.

48'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in the half of Auckland.

47'  

Shane Skinner signals a throw-in for Auckland, close to Melbourne City's area.

46' coup_franc_1

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

46'  

Shane Skinner awards the away team a throw-in.

45+7' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne City goal kick.

45+6' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Melbourne City in their own half.

45+4' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Auckland in their own half.

45+4'  

Can Melbourne City get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Auckland's half?

45+2' but_1

Auckland take a 0-1 lead thanks to Lachlan Brook. Jesse Randall with an assist there.

45' sifflet_1

The first-half has come to a close in Melbourne.

45'  

Melbourne City have a dangerous throw-in.

45'  

Auckland needs to be cautious. Melbourne City have an attacking throw-in.

44' substitution_1

Callan Elliot is replacing Hiroki Sakai for Auckland at AAMI Park.

43'  

Melbourne City to take a throw-in in Auckland territory.

43'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

42' corner_1

Corner awarded to Auckland.

41'  

Throw-in for Auckland at AAMI Park.

40' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Melbourne City at AAMI Park.

40' coup_franc_1

Melbourne City will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Auckland.

39'  

Throw-in Auckland.

38'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

38'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in their own half.

38' sifflet_1

Melbourne City have a goal kick.

37'  

Can Melbourne City get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Auckland's half?

36' sifflet_1

Shane Skinner awards Melbourne City a goal kick.

36' corner_1

Corner awarded to Auckland.

36' tir_cadre_1

Auckland's Jesse Randall is on target but unsuccessful.

35' corner_1

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Shane Skinner.

33' coup_franc_1

Melbourne City are in shooting range from this free kick.

32' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Melbourne City in the half of Auckland.

32' coup_franc_1

Shane Skinner signals a free kick to Melbourne City in their own half.

30'  

Throw-in for Auckland in the half of Melbourne City.

29'  

Shane Skinner signals a Auckland throw-in in Melbourne City's half.

29'  

Can Auckland get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne City's half?

28' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Auckland goal kick.

27'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City in the half of Auckland.

25' hors_jeu_1

Auckland are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

24'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

24' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Kai Trewin with Zane Schreiber. This is the first substitution made today by Aurelio Vidmar.

22'  

Throw-in Melbourne City.

21'  

Shane Skinner signals a Auckland throw-in in Melbourne City's half.

21' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

20' hors_jeu_1

In Melbourne, Auckland push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

19' coup_franc_1

Shane Skinner signals a free kick to Auckland.

19' coup_franc_1

Free kick Melbourne City.

18' hors_jeu_1

Auckland are caught offside.

18' corner_1

Auckland have been awarded a corner by Shane Skinner.

16' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Auckland at AAMI Park.

15'  

Auckland to take a throw-in in Melbourne City territory.

14'  

Auckland to take a throw-in in Melbourne City territory.

13' sifflet_1

Shane Skinner awards Auckland a goal kick.

13' corner_1

Corner awarded to Melbourne City.

12'  

Melbourne City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

12'  

Shane Skinner awards the away team a throw-in.

11' sifflet_1

Auckland have a goal kick.

11'  

Can Melbourne City get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Auckland's half?

9'  

Throw-in for Auckland at AAMI Park.

8'  

Throw-in for Melbourne City close to the penalty box.

8'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

7'  

Shane Skinner signals a Melbourne City throw-in in Auckland's half.

5' carton_jaune_1

Felipe Gallegos for Auckland has been booked by Shane Skinner and receives a first yellow card.

4' coup_franc_1

Melbourne City awarded a free kick in their own half.

3'  

Ball safe as Melbourne City is awarded a throw-in in their half.

2'  

Can Auckland capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Melbourne City's half?

1'  

Throw-in for Auckland in the half of Melbourne City.

 

Both teams didn't concede on their last match.

 

Melbourne City FC scores 1.32 goals when playing at home and Auckland FC scores 1.68 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Auckland FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Melbourne City FC's.

 

In A-League, Auckland FC has better performance than Melbourne City FC.

 

When Auckland FC is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

 

When Melbourne City FC is down 0-1 home, they win 28% of their matches.

 

When Auckland FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 84% of their matches.

 

When Melbourne City FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 80% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Auckland FC won by 3 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Auckland FC.

 

Melbourne City FC wins 32% of halftimes, Auckland FC wins 42%.

 

Melbourne City FC wins 1st half in 32% of their matches, Auckland FC in 42% of their matches.

 

Auckland FC have scored at least one goal for 11 consecutive matches.

 

Andreas Kuen has assisted the most goals for Melbourne City FC with 3. Sam Benjamin Cosgrove is Auckland FC's biggest assister (3).

 

Auckland FC's away record this season: 4-2-0.

 

Auckland FC haven't scored in 1 of their 6 away matches in A-League this season.

 

Melbourne City FC haven't scored in 3 of their 7 home matches in A-League this season.

 

Auckland FC have lost none of their last 6 away matches.

 

Did you know that Auckland FC scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

 

Did you know that Melbourne City FC scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

 

Last season's matches: 2-2 (Melbourne City FC at home) and 3-0 (Auckland FC at home).

Score and result Melbourne City - Auckland FC

The Melbourne City - Auckland FC match (Football - A-League) at 16/01/2026 03:35 is complete.

The Melbourne City - Auckland FC match result is as follows: 2-1.

Now that this A-League Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.