Sydney FC suffered a late setback as they conceded an own goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Auckland FC at Leichhardt Oval.

The match saw Sydney take the lead in the 84th minute through a header by Alexandar Popovic.

What happened?

Auckland pressed for an equalizer and found it through a botched clearance by a Sydney defender. The ball rebounded into the net, giving Auckland a point. Both teams had plenty of chances throughout the contest, but the goalkeepers were on form.

League Standing

As of 27 Jun 2026, Sydney FC stands 5th in the A-League with 39 points from 26 games, having won 11, drawn 6, and lost 9 matches. Their recent form has been DDWDL. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 5th | | Points | 39 | | Goal Difference | +8 |

Title Race

Sydney FC is currently 9 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets. Their next match will be crucial in determining their position in the league. Auckland FC's next match will be against the Wellington Phoenix on Saturday. As for Sydney FC, they will look to bounce back from this draw and close the gap with the leaders.