Melbourne City

MEL

Form: LLWWW
Squad Size 40
City Melbourne
Stadium AAMI Park
Founded 2008

Melbourne City in AFC Champions League: full fixture coverage including Futmetrix scores (0-100), comprehensive stats, and straightforward previews. We'll tell you when matches are worth watching. The squad features K. Trewin (INTERCEPTOR), M. Caputo (GOLD BOOT), and P. Beach (SHOT STOPPER).

Match Coverage

Melbourne City results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

Buriram United survive nearly 100 minutes with ten men before breaking Melbourne City hearts in a shootout. A true test of character at Chang Arena. The quarter-finals await. #ACL #Buriram #City

10-Man Buriram Defy the Odds in Shootout Drama An agonizing tactical stalemate transformed into a battle of pure endurance before Buriram snatched quarter-final progression from the spot. The Attrition Trap Setting the scene at Chang Arena, this second leg carried massive Stakes . With the aggregate delicately poised at 1-1...
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Stoppage time heartbreak for Buriram! B. Mazzeo strikes in the 90th to keep Melbourne City's ACL dreams alive. A massive second leg awaits in Thailand next week. #ACL #MelbourneCity #BuriramUnited

Late Drama Rescues City's Continental Hopes A last-gasp equaliser ensures Melbourne City head to Thailand on level terms after a tactical stalemate that only truly ignited in the final seconds. Tactical Chess at the Rectangular Stadium The opening stages at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium felt more like a cautious sparring match...
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Tactical chess in Melbourne. Melbourne City pushed for a winner with 1.21 xG, but Park Cheong-hyo was unbeatable in the Gangwon goal. A frustrating 0-0 for the hosts. #ACL #MelbourneCity #GangwonFC

Frustration at AAMI Park as City find no way through This was a game of high tactical discipline but zero clinical edge, leaving both sides frustrated in their continental pursuit. Stalemate in the opening act The early exchanges at AAMI Park defined the tone for a long evening. A modest...
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Melbourne City secure a massive 1-2 away win at Ulsan Hyundai FC! Despite 61% possession for the hosts, City's superior efficiency in the final third proved the difference. A huge continental upset! #AFCChampionsLeague #MelbourneCity #UlsanHyundai

Melbourne City’s Smash-and-Grab in Ulsan A clinical display of finishing allowed the Australian visitors to overcome a heavy possession deficit and secure a vital continental away victory against the run of play. The Possession Paradox The atmosphere at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium was one of expectation as Ulsan Hyundai...
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FC Seoul and Melbourne City share the spoils in a cagey 1-1 draw at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. With possession split 50-50 and a low Intensity rating of 3.0, both sides maintained the status quo in the AFC Champions League group stage.

Deadlock in the Capital: Seoul and Melbourne Share Points A balanced 1-1 draw at the Seoul World Cup Stadium leaves both FC Seoul and Melbourne City locked in a tactical stalemate that does little to change their respective standings in the AFC Champions League. The Tactical Chess Match The encounter...
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Melbourne City survive a 23-shot barrage! Despite JDT controlling possession at AAMI Park, a massive 9-save performance from the City keeper secured a 2-0 win. Clinical finishing proves the difference in this AFC Champions League clash. #ACL #MelbourneCity #JDT

Melbourne City Defy the Odds in Clinical ACL Victory A masterclass in clinical finishing and defensive resilience allowed Melbourne City to overcome a dominant but wasteful Johor Darul Takzim FC. A Study in Statistical Defiance The tactical script at AAMI Park was rewritten early as a disciplined home side invited...
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Melbourne City weather a 20-shot storm at Machida GION Stadium! Despite Machida Zelvia's dominance, the visitors' clinical edge secures a massive 2-1 AFC Champions League victory. Heroic goalkeeping and defensive grit prove the difference. #ACL #MelbourneCity #Zelvia

Clinical Australians Silence the GION A masterclass in survival and surgical efficiency saw the visitors snatch all three points despite being under siege for the majority of the contest. Early Onslaught at Machida GION Stadium The match exploded into life as Machida Zelvia asserted their authority on home soil, peppering...
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Melbourne City secure a vital 2-1 win over Buriram United at AAMI Park! With 58% possession and 12 shots, the Australian side controlled the tempo to keep their AFC Champions League knockout hopes alive. #AFCCL #MelbourneCity #BuriramUnited

Melbourne City Edges Buriram in Continental Clash A vital victory for Melbourne City that keeps their knockout stage ambitions alive while stalling Buriram United 's momentum. Tactical Domination at AAMI Park Melbourne City started with intent, pinning their opponents back with a controlled 58% of possession. Reporting live from AAMI...
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Vissel Kobe secured a vital 1-0 win over Melbourne City at Noevir Stadium. The home side controlled proceedings with 52% possession and 11 shots, while the visitors failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match. #AFC #VisselKobe #MelbourneCity

Kobe's Narrow Margin at Noevir Stadium A solitary goal was enough for Vissel Kobe to maintain their grip on the table, while Melbourne City’s failure to register a single shot on target reflects a night of total offensive frustration. The Pressure at Noevir Stadium The encounter at Noevir Stadium began...
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima take the points at AAMI Park! A clinical 0-2 win over Melbourne City sees the visitors climb to 3rd in the AFC Champions League. Total frustration for the hosts who finished with zero shots on target. #ACL #MelbourneCity #Sanfrecce

Clinical Sanfrecce Silence AAMI Park Sanfrecce Hiroshima's defensive discipline and clinical edge allowed them to leapfrog Melbourne City in a pivotal AFC Champions League encounter. The Tactical Standoff at AAMI Park The atmosphere at AAMI Park was one of cautious anticipation as Melbourne City looked to solidify their position in...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

AFC Champions League 5th Place
Form
LLWWWDWDD

Record

P9
W4
D3
L2
Pts15
Win%44%

Goals

Scored10
Conceded8
Diff +2
Avg/G1.1
Conc/G0.9

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets2
Failed to Score3

Best Streaks

3 Win Streak
1 Draw Streak
2 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full AFC Champions League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Machida Zelvia 8 17 15 7 +8 WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)WShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 15 10 6 +4 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)
4 Buriram United 8 14 10 8 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)WBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)WChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 8 11 8 7 +1 LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)
7 FC Seoul 8 10 10 9 +1 LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)LFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
8 Gangwon FC 8 9 9 11 -2 LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
9 Ulsan Hyundai FC 8 9 6 8 -2 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)DUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Buriram United (26-11-2025)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)
10 Chengdu Better City 8 6 7 11 -4 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)LChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)DChengdu Better City 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (25-11-2025)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)
11 Shanghai Shenhua 8 4 5 13 -8 LBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Vissel Kobe (26-11-2025)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)
12 SHANGHAI SIPG 8 4 2 11 -9 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FC Seoul (25-11-2025)LBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2025/2026 Season 40 players