Western United FC vs Auckland Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Western United FC faced Auckland in the A-League of Australia on May 3. Western United wrapped up the match with a 4-2 triumph.

The game turned on the 18th minute when Michael Ruhs found the net, putting Western United ahead. goals from Noah Botic, Angus Thurgate, Neyder Moreno, Jesse Randall and Oli Lavale followed, bringing the match to a 4-2 conclusion.

As Western United and Auckland are set to clash again, the memory of Western United's 0-2 win in their A-League encounter from 3 months ago still lingers. With a win over Sydney in A-League on April 27, Western United FC approach this match looking to build on that momentum.

Auckland enter the match on a positive note just like their oponents, having secured two victories in a row against Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory in their last two outings, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to fourteen matches.

In this A-League showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Western United FC and Auckland throughout the campaign. Western United’s leading scorer Noah Botic and Riku Danzaki have played significant roles in the team’s attack, with John Aloisi steering the side, each providing decisive moments in their offensive play. Botic has already scored eleven goals in A-League this season, while Danzaki remains their top assist provider in the competition with seven. Western United’s attacking depth is further showcased by Hiroshi Ibusuki, Ben Garuccio and Matthew Grimaldi, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, Auckland’s offensive unit, carefully orchestrated by Steve Corica, has leaned on Guillermo May, their main scorer, and Neyder Moreno, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. May has emerged as Auckland’s leading scorer in A-League this season, netting nine goals, while De Vries has been their leading creator in the competition with seven assists. Logan Rogerson, Hiroki Sakai and Jake Brimmer have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Live Streaming

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Western United FC - Auckland in real time.

Western United FC kicked off the game with Matthew Sutton, Ben Garuccio, Dylan Leonard, James Donachie, Tomoki Imai, Matthew Grimaldi who got substituted by Ramy Najjarine on the 86th minute, Angus Thurgate who got substituted by Charbel Shamoon on the 83rd minute, Rhys Bozinovski who got substituted by Jordan Lauton on the 46th minute, Riku Danzaki who got substituted by Abel Walatee on the 72nd minute, Noah Botic and Michael Ruhs who got substituted by Oli Lavale on the 72nd minute as starters, with Michael Vonja, Charbel Shamoon, Jordan Lauton, Abel Walatee, Ramy Najjarine, Oli Lavale and Luke Vickery on the bench.

Auckland's starting eleven were Alex Paulsen, Francis De Vries who got substituted by Callan Elliot on the 46th minute, Nando Pijnaker who got substituted by Tommy Smith on the 81st minute, Daniel Hall, Hiroki Sakai, Marlee Francois who got substituted by Neyder Moreno on the 46th minute, Luis Felipe Gallegos who got substituted by Jake Brimmer on the 46th minute, Louis Verstraete, Logan Rogerson, Guillermo May and Max Mata who got substituted by Jesse Randall on the 70th minute, with Michael Woud, Callan Elliot, Tommy Smith, Jesse Randall, Jake Brimmer, Neyder Moreno and Cameron Howieson on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.17 - 0.54
• Ball Possession: 44 - 56
• Big Scoring Chances: 3 - 1
• Total Attempts: 10 - 12
• Shots On Target: 7 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 2
• Shots in the Box: 8 - 6
• Shots from Outside the Box: 2 - 6
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 17 - 13
• Corners: 3 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 32 - 27
• Saves: 1 - 3
• Free Kicks: 13 - 17
• Offsides: 0 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 93 - 88
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 55 - 40
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 18 - 17
• Tackles: 30 - 28
• Completed Tackles: 13 - 17
• Total Crosses: 9 - 9
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 3
• Interceptions: 5 - 14
• Clearances: 34 - 19

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Francis De Vries, Michael Ruhs, Angus Thurgate and Abel Walatee were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since December 2024, the teams have gone head-to-head twice. Both Western United FC and Auckland have managed one victory. The last time these teams met was on February 15, 2025, in the A-League of Australia, and Auckland emerged victorious with a 0-2 scoreline. In total, Western United have managed four goals in these two meetings, compared to Auckland's two. So, overall, Western United FC and Auckland have shared a nearly identical head-to-head record in their recent history.

In A-League, Western United FC have played 26 matches, winning fourteen, drawing five and losing seven, netting 55 goals (2.12 per match) and conceding 37 (1.42 per match). In A-League, Auckland have played 26 matches, winning fifteen, drawing eight and losing three, scoring 49 goals, averaging 1.88 per match, while conceding 27, an average of 1.04 per match.

Recent Form

Western United FC's most recent outing ended in a win against Sydney FC, while Auckland's recent form includes two consecutive wins, having won Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory in their last two matches. Overall, Western United have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing three, while in their last twenty matches, Auckland have recorded ten wins, two losses, and eight draws.

Live Standings

As always, Australia A-League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Western United FC hold 3rd place with 47 points after 26 matches, while Auckland occupy 1st spot with 53 points in 26 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Western United FC and Auckland in real time. You can watch the goals by Michael Ruhs, Noah Botic, Angus Thurgate, Neyder Moreno, Jesse Randall and Oli Lavale as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Western United FC - Auckland are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.