Melbourne City are eyeing a return to AFC Champions League as they take on Sydney FC in a A League clash this Saturday.
City head into this matchup unbeaten in five, though they’ve had to settle for draws in their last two outings, including a scoreless stalemate with Adelaide United at home. Still, their recent form has been enough to lift them into second place heading into the penultimate round of the regular season.
With 45 points from 25 matches, the Melbourne side currently trail league leaders Auckland FC by eight points. A win on Saturday will help City secure the second spot on the ladder and a berth in the elite continental tournament.
Their opponents, Sydney FC, have struggled for consistency under Ufuk Talay. A narrow 1-0 defeat to Western United last weekend continued their patchy run of results in the league.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League clash, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Where to watch Melbourne City vs. Sydney FC: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: —
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and 10 Play.
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Melbourne City vs. Sydney FC start time
This A-League Men's game takes place at the AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, May 3 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, May 3 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, May 3 | 3:00 p.m. |
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Friday, May 2
- Wellington Phoenix FC vs. Perth Glory (5:30 p.m.)
- Central Coast Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar (7:35 p.m.)
Saturday, May 3
- Melbourne City FC vs. Sydney FC (5:00 p.m.)
- Western United vs. Auckland FC (6:00 p.m.)
- Macarthur FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (7:35 p.m.)
Sunday, May 4
- Melbourne Victory vs. Newcastle Jets (5:00 p.m.)