The ‘Big Blue’ is one of the most anticipated battles every Hyundai A-League season, and come this Tuesday, 26th of January Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory will play out another must see contest in this cracking rivalry.
In addition to being one of the best match-ups on the A League calendar, this game will have a huge impact on the make-up of the standings, and you can watch every minute of the action on a standard or HD TV, or stream the match live with a Free Trial.
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Preview
The ‘Big Blue’ goes back to the inaugural season of the A-League in 2005/06 when the clubs played on three occasions, with each side winning once and the third ending in a draw. Since then, the teams have been very close when it comes to the regular season, with Sydney FC winning having upper hand, even if only slightly. They have played each other in three Grand Finals, the latest coming in 2017 when Sydney beat the Victory in a thrilling penalty shoot out to cap off a near perfect season.
Sydney FC have been dominant for a number of years, winning three of the last four A-League titles and only missing out in 2018 courtesy of a surprise extra-time loss to none other than Melbourne Victory in the semi-finals. This season is very much in the early stages, with both sides having a slow start to the campaign.
The Victory had a busy off-season, and have had little game time compared to others in the league. A team which prides itself on being one of the most consistent in the league on a season-to-season basis, the Victory are looking to head back to the top of the table and get in front of their Melbourne rivals, the light blue of City. This season, they have a lot of work to do just to qualify for the finals series, and a win against the much more in-form Sydney FC would be an ideal way to start.
A League Live TV Times
| Event | Date/Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington vs Melbourne City | LIVE: Fri, Jan 22 – 7.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sydney FC vs Mariners | LIVE: Sat, Jan 23 – 5.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo / ABC |
| Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory | LIVE: Sat, Jan 23 – 7.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Western United vs Newcastle | LIVE: Sun, Jan 24 – 4.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Western Sydney Wanderers vs Perth Glory | LIVE: Sun, Jan 24 – 6.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Brisbane Roar vs Macarthur FC | LIVE: Mon, Jan 25 – 7.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC | LIVE: Tue, Jan 26 – 7.00pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
*Shown as Sydney time, adjust for regional differences. Melb Victory v Sydney FC Free to Air may not be available in all locations.
A League Live Streaming and a Free Trial
The Big Blue on Free to Air TV may not be available in all locations, but Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo) will provide ad-break free LIVE coverage of this exciting A League event, including the option to watch online and full match replays for those who may have missed out.
So if you’re a resident of Australia you may wish to check out the 14 day Free Kayo Sports trial which has no lock-in contract and will televise this same A League action and more. Kayo offers live A League streaming options with eligible mobile devices and browsers, with new apps and platforms arriving soon. While ‘Kayo Minis’, which offer a condensed replay highlights for those who miss the full game, will be available shortly after the final whistle of every match.
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