How to watch Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC online & on TV, head to head and predictions
Match Ended - 90'
Substitution 
Sebastian Esposito - Joshua Inserra
Arthur Diles (Melbourne Victory) is making a sixth substitution, with Joshua Inserra replacing Sebastian Esposito.
- 90'
Substitution 
Victor Campuzano - Akol Akon
Sydney FC make their sixth substitution with Akol Akon replacing Victor Campuzano.
- 89'
Substitution - Tiago Quintal
- Nickolas Gustavo
Sydney FC make their fifth substitution with Nickolas Gustavo replacing Tiago Quintal.
- 84'
Substitution - Nikos Vergos
- Jing Reec
The home team have replaced Nikos Vergos with Jing Reec. This is the fifth substitution made today by Arthur Diles.
- 84'
Substitution - Juan Mata
- Reno Piscopo
Arthur Diles is making the team's fourth substitution at AAMI Park with Reno Piscopo replacing Juan Mata.
- 82'
Goal ! - Lachlan Jackson (Scorer)
- Juan Mata (Assist)
Lachlan Jackson heads in to give Melbourne Victory a 4-0 lead at AAMI Park.
That's a fine assist from Juan Mata.
- 79'
Goal ! - Keegan Jelacic (Scorer)
- Juan Mata (Assist)
It's now 3-0 in Melbourne as Keegan Jelacic scores for Melbourne Victory.
Great play from Juan Mata to set up the goal.
- 76'
Substitution - Clarismario Santos Rodrigus
- Keegan Jelacic
Arthur Diles (Melbourne Victory) is making a third substitution, with Keegan Jelacic replacing Clarismario Santos Rodrigus.
- 70'
Yellow Card - Wataru Kamijo
At AAMI Park, Wataru Kamijo has been yellow-carded for the away team.
- 69'
Substitution - Denis Genreau
- Jordi Valadon
Jordi Valadon is replacing Denis Genreau for the home team.
- 69'
Substitution - Matthew Grimaldi
- Nishan Velupillay
Nishan Velupillay is replacing Matthew Grimaldi for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
- 64'
Goal ! - Clarismario Santos Rodrigus (Scorer)
- Nikos Vergos (Assist)
Clarismario Santos Rodrigus puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0.
That's a fine assist from Nikos Vergos.
- 57'
Yellow Card - Jason Davidson
Jason Davidson (Melbourne Victory) has received a yellow card from Daniel Elder.
- 57'
Substitution - Paul Okon-Engstler
- Wataru Kamijo
The away team have replaced Paul Okon-Engstler with Wataru Kamijo. This is the fourth substitution made today by Ufuk Talay.
- 56'
Substitution - Marcel Tisserand
- Alexandar Popovic
Ufuk Talay is making the team's third substitution at AAMI Park with Alexandar Popovic replacing Marcel Tisserand.
- 56'
Substitution - Patrick Wood
- Mathias Langeland Macallister
The away team replace Patrick Wood with Mathias Langeland Macallister.
- 54'
Yellow Card - Clarismario Santos Rodrigus
Clarismario Santos Rodrigus for Melbourne Victory has been booked by Daniel Elder and receives a first yellow card.
- 53'
Goal ! - Clarismario Santos Rodrigus (Scorer)
- Juan Mata (Assist)
Clarismario Santos Rodrigus puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0.
Juan Mata with an assist there.
- 45'
Substitution - Alex Grant
- Jordan Courtney-Perkins
Jordan Courtney-Perkins is on a sub for Alex Grant for Sydney FC.
- 45'
Yellow Card - Nikos Vergos
Nikos Vergos (Melbourne Victory) gets a yellow card.
- 39'
Yellow Card - Denis Genreau
At AAMI Park, Denis Genreau has been yellow-carded for the home team.
- 32'
Yellow Card - Marcel Tisserand
Sydney FC's Marcel Tisserand has been booked in Melbourne.
- 31'
Yellow Card - Joel King
Joel King (Sydney FC) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
Match Started
Line-ups
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
69' Out: Matthew Grimaldi
69' Out: Denis Genreau
76' Out: Clarismario Santos Rodrigus
84' Out: Juan Mata
84' Out: Nikos Vergos
90' Out: Sebastian Esposito
Sydney FC
45' Out: Alex Grant
56' Out: Patrick Wood
56' Out: Marcel Tisserand
57' Out: Paul Okon-Engstler
89' Out: Tiago Quintal
90' Out: Victor Campuzano
Statistics
45% Head to head
Wins: 6
Draws: 2
Wins: 10
A-League26 Jan 2026Melbourne Victory4 : 0Sydney FC- A-League22 Nov 2025Sydney FC3 : 0Melbourne Victory
- A-League24 Jan 2025Melbourne Victory2 : 0Sydney FC
- A-League28 Dec 2024Sydney FC3 : 0Melbourne Victory
- A-League26 Jan 2024Melbourne Victory1 : 1Sydney FC
Form
Melbourne Victory- A-League6 Feb 2026Wellington Phoenix FC2 : 3Melbourne Victory
- A-League1 Feb 2026Central Coast Mariners1 : 0Melbourne Victory
- A-League26 Jan 2026Melbourne Victory4 : 0Sydney FC
- A-League17 Jan 2026Adelaide United2 : 1Melbourne Victory
- A-League10 Jan 2026Melbourne Victory0 : 1Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC- A-League6 Feb 2026Auckland FC1 : 0Sydney FC
- A-League31 Jan 2026Sydney FC4 : 1Western Sydney Wanderers
- A-League26 Jan 2026Melbourne Victory4 : 0Sydney FC
- A-League18 Jan 2026Sydney FC0 : 2Wellington Phoenix FC
- A-League10 Jan 2026Macarthur FC0 : 3Sydney FC
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Standings
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Auckland FC | 8 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 28 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 8 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 25 |
| 4 | Macarthur FC | 6 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 25 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 7 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
| 6 | Adelaide United | 7 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 23 |
Match information
- Teams:Melbourne Victory - Sydney FC
- Tournament:A-League
- Date:Monday, 26 January 2026
- Hour:06:40
- Venue:Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne
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