Melbourne City returns to ctrl:cyber Pitch this Sunday for a massive clash as the race for the Ninja A-League Premiers Plate nears its climax.
After a long layoff between games, City will be refreshed and ready to go but faces a red-hot Adelaide United side in top form. With just five matches remaining in the regular season, this fixture could prove pivotal in the push for silverware.
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Here are all the key points ahead of Sunday’s clash:
Finally Back in Action
An international break and a postponed fixture against Brisbane have meant City has played just one game in the past month.
Now, the squad returns home, looking to make a statement in the title race.
Last time out, City took the lead in the 51st minute through Taylor Otto, but a defensive slip-up allowed Canberra to equalise and force a 1-1 draw.
That result still saw us extend our unbeaten run, and the team will now aim to keep its momentum rolling as it returns to familiar surroundings.
ctrl:cyber Pitch has been a fortress for City, with the team undefeated at the venue across 10 matches dating back to last season (W7, D3).
The home crowd will be hoping to see that record continue against a strong Adelaide side come Sunday afternoon.
Premiers Plate Race Heats Up
Our goal of back-to-back Premiers Plates remains well within reach, but the competition has tightened considerably.
While still undefeated this season, City’s lead at the top of the table has been cut to just two points by Melbourne Victory, with Adelaide sitting only two points further back.
We’ve already come up against Adelaide once this season, recording a convincing win in December before the Reds hit their current hot run of form.
With tough away trips to Brisbane, Wellington, and Perth still to come, securing all three points at home this Sunday will be crucial.
After this fixture, City will play at home just once more in the regular season, adding further importance to making the most of this opportunity.
A Historic Week Ahead?
Avoiding defeat on Sunday would see City set a new Ninja A-League record, extending our unbeaten streak to 19 matches – surpassing the previous mark held by Canberra, Brisbane, and our inaugural Women’s team.
City’s unbeaten run across all competitions now stands at 21 matches, with the team also preparing for a historic AFC Women’s Champions League Quarter Final.
Next Sunday, we make history by hosting the first-ever match in the competition on Australian soil and aim to become the first Australian team to qualify for the final four.
With a chance to make plenty of history over the coming weeks, don’t miss the first step against Adelaide United this Sunday!
Fixture Details
Ninja A-League: Round 19
Melbourne City v Adelaide United
Sunday 16 March, 4:00pm KO
ctrl:cyber Pitch
