Match Report
Auckland beat Melbourne City 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the A-League Men. Before the match, Auckland were 3rd in the A-League Men table with Melbourne City in 6th. Auckland have dominated this fixture (2024–2026), winning 2 of 5 encounters. Auckland had scored 42 goals this season (1.6 per game), Melbourne City had 33 (1.3 per game). Auckland's goals came from Guillermo May (45'); Melbourne City scored through Medin Memeti (90'). Match stats: possession 47%-53%, shots 17-17, on target 6-4, corners 6-6. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
Melbourne City take on Auckland in the A-League Men at Mount Smart Stadium.
The standings read 3rd (Auckland, 42 points) against 6th (Melbourne City, 38 points).
In their head-to-head record since 2024, the two sides have met 5 times, with 2 wins for Auckland, 1 for Melbourne City and 2 draws.
It finished level at 1-1 (7-6 on penalties).
Goal scorers
Auckland: Guillermo May (45') · Melbourne City: Medin Memeti (90')
Key stats
Possession: Auckland 47% · Melbourne City 53% · Total shots: 17-17 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 6-6