Match Report
Auckland won 2-1 against Newcastle Jets in the A-League Men. Before the match, Newcastle Jets were 1st in the A-League Men table with Auckland in 3rd. In 5 previous meetings (2024–2026), Newcastle Jets have won 2, Auckland 2, with 1 draw. Newcastle Jets had scored 55 goals this season (2.1 per game), Auckland had 42 (1.6 per game). Newcastle Jets's goals came from Clayton Taylor (28'); Auckland scored through Sam Cosgrove (15'), Sam Cosgrove (52'). Match stats: possession 70%-30%, shots 8-18, on target 1-5, corners 6-3. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Newcastle Jets meet Auckland at McDonald Jones Stadium in the A-League Men.
Auckland arrive 3rd with 42 points; the hosts, Newcastle Jets, are 1st with 48.
In their head-to-head record since 2024, the two sides have met 5 times, with 2 wins for Newcastle Jets, 2 for Auckland and 1 draw.
Auckland came out on top: the game ended 1-2.
Goal scorers
Newcastle Jets: Clayton Taylor (28') · Auckland: Sam Cosgrove (15'), Sam Cosgrove (52')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle Jets 70% · Auckland 30% · Total shots: 8-18 · On target: 1-5 · Corners: 6-3