Preview: Western Sydney W Hosts Perth Glory in A-League Clash

SYDNEY (Interstat) — Western Sydney W will seek revenge and a return to winning form when it hosts Perth Glory in an A-League match on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

The matchup is a quick rematch of a Dec. 5 encounter, which Perth won 1-0 at home. That result is part of a recent inconsistent stretch for both sides in Australia’s top-flight football competition.

Western Sydney (4-7-2) enters following a 2-1 home loss to the Newcastle Jets on Jan. 17, which snapped a two-game unbeaten run. Its form at home has been mixed, with just two wins in its last five matches at its venue.

Perth Glory (6-6-1) arrives after a 2-1 defeat to Brisbane Roar on Jan. 16, halting momentum from a 3-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners three days prior. Glory’s season has been marked by streaks, showcasing both a three-game winning run and a three-game losing skid.

The statistical service Interstat projects a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side.

Perth’s attack, which has scored three goals in a match three times this season, will test a Western Sydney defense that has conceded multiple goals in four of its last six outings. However, Glory’s road form has been less convincing, with just one win in its last four away fixtures.

Key to the match will be whether Western Sydney can solve its scoring difficulties. It has been shut out in five matches this season, including the last meeting with Perth.

Following this contest, Western Sydney prepares for a derby at Sydney FC on Jan. 31. Perth Glory returns home to host expansion side Auckland FC on the same date.