Auckland vs Melbourne City: result 1-1 and analysis
A-LeagueQuarter-finalsKick-off on May 2, 2026 at 05:00 AM (UTC)Go Media Stadium, Auckland
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What was the result of Auckland vs Melbourne City?
Auckland and Melbourne City drew 1-1 on May 2, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 45′G. MayAuckland
- 90′M. MemetiMelbourne City
Official lineup for Auckland vs Melbourne City
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Auckland
4-2-3-1- 21J. Randall
- 27L. Rogerson
- 10G. May
- 77L. Brook
- 7C. Howieson
- 6L. Verstraete
- 17C. Elliot
- 3J. Girdwood-Reich
- 23D. Hall
- 2H. Sakai
- 1M. Woud
Melbourne City
4-2-3-1- 17M. Caputo
- 11E. Rashani
- 30A. Kuen
- 28M. Younis
- 44Besian Kutleshi
- 7M. Leckie
- 16A. Behich
- 2H. Delbridge
- 22G. Ferreyra
- 13N. Atkinson
- 1P. Beach
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Auckland have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Melbourne City have 6, 6 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Sydney(away) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 0-1 | A-League |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Melbourne Victory(home) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Adelaide United(away) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Mar 21, 2026 | Macarthur(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | Adelaide United(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Brisbane Roar(away) | 3-2 | A-League |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 2-0 | A-League |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 2-1 | A-League |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Western Sydney Wanderers(home) | 3-0 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Auckland wins, 1 draw, 1 Melbourne City win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | Auckland 3-0 Melbourne City | A-League |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Melbourne City 2-1 Auckland | A-League |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Auckland 3-0 Melbourne City | A-League |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Melbourne City 2-2 Auckland | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Auckland vs Melbourne City on Feb 28, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Auckland score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Melbourne City score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Melbourne City | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Auckland sit 6th in A-League (4 points from 3 matches) and Melbourne City sit 7th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Auckland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 7 | Melbourne City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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