Melbourne Victory Women prepare for a massive U-NITE double header against Sydney FC at AAMI Park on Friday, January 24.
Coming from a strong 1-0 win at the Home of the Matildas in their clash with Perth Glory, Victory will be eager to carry on their excellent start to the season.
Victory will enter the game with confidence after defeating Sydney FC 1-0 away from home earlier this season.
Melbourne Victory:
Securing all three points against Perth was crucial for Victory, jumping up to second in the Ninja A-League ladder while trailing just two points behind Melbourne City, the league leaders.
Jeff Hopkins will no doubt be pleased with his side keeping their fifth clean sheet of the season – the tied-most in the league.
Captain Kayla Morrison played a crucial part in the result with her winning goal and resolute defending, helping inspire the team from the back.
Victory has proven to be a tough team to beat, only recording a single loss in their last 10 games against some top teams.
Sydney FC:
After experiencing a poor start to the season for their standards, Sydney FC have managed to steady the ship in recent weeks.
Since 2025, the Sky Blues remain undefeated and have jumped from the bottom of the ladder to 9th in the league.
A key player in Sydney FC’s recent run of games has been 25-year-old midfielder, Lucy Johnson.
Johnson has popped up as a goal threat for Ante Juric’s side, scoring three goals in her past four games – notably with two unstoppable long-range strikes.
Round 13 Squad:
3. Claudia BUNGE, 4. Sara D’APPOLONIA, 5. Sofia SAKALIS, 7. Ella O’GRADY, 8. Alana MURPHY, 10. Alex CHIDIAC, 11. Nicki FLANNERY, 15. Emily GIELNIK, 18. Kayla MORRISON, 23. Rachel LOWE, 24. Laura PICKETT, 26. Poppy O’KEEFE, 27. Rosie CURTIS, 41. Jessica YOUNG, 50. Courtney NEWBON, 62. Geo CANDY, 66. Alana JANCEVSKI
Ins: 26. Poppy O’KEEFE (promoted)
Outs: 2. Ellie WILSON, 25. Leyla HUSSEIN
