Auckland FC and Sydney FC have secured their spots in the upcoming Semi Finals of the Isuzu UTE A-League, confirming the final four teams vying for a place in the Grand Final.

Auckland FC Triumphs in Elimination Final

Auckland FC emerged victorious against Melbourne City in a thrilling Elimination Final at Go Media Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The match was marked by late drama, with Guillermo May scoring for Auckland in first half injury time. However, Melbourne City equalized dramatically in the dying moments of the match through a header from Medin Memeti, forcing the game into extra time.

After a hard-fought 30 minutes of extra time with no goals scored, the match proceeded to penalties. Auckland FC displayed composure under pressure, winning the shootout 7-6. This victory sets up a Semi Final clash against Adelaide United, with the first leg scheduled for Saturday, 9 May at Go Media Stadium, followed by the return leg at Coopers Stadium on Friday, 15 May.

Sydney FC Edges Past Melbourne Victory

In the second Elimination Final, Sydney FC faced Melbourne Victory in a closely contested Big Blue match at AAMI Park. The first half ended without any goals, but substitute Patrick Wood broke the deadlock by capitalizing on a defensive mistake by Melbourne Victory, securing Sydney's place in the two-legged Semi Finals.

Sydney FC will now take on the Newcastle Jets, who finished as first-time Premiers. The first leg will take place at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 9 May, before the teams head to McDonald Jones Stadium for the second leg on Saturday, 16 May.

The aggregate winners from both Semi Finals will advance to the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Grand Final. The highest-placed team from the regular season that qualifies will have the privilege of hosting the Grand Final, scheduled for the weekend of 23-24 May.

Tickets for the first leg of the Semi Finals will be available starting Monday, 4 May, while tickets for the second leg fixtures at Newcastle and Adelaide United are already on sale. Prices start at $40 for adults, $30 for concessions, and $10 for juniors (14 and under). Fans can find more information on the A-Leagues’ Finals Hub.

For viewers in Australia, the Isuzu UTE A-League 2026 Finals Series will be broadcast live across Network 10, 10 Streaming, and Paramount+. In New Zealand, all matches will be available live on Sky Sport, with streaming options on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go, along with select matches broadcast free-to-air on Sky Open. Full broadcast details can be found at this link.