Preview: Macarthur Hosts Perth Glory in A-League Clash

SYDNEY (Interstat) — Macarthur looks to avenge a recent defeat when it hosts Perth Glory in an A-League Men match on Friday.

The game at Campbelltown Stadium is scheduled for a 7:45 p.m. local time kickoff (0845 GMT).

The visiting Glory won the most recent meeting 2-0 at this venue on Nov. 30. Perth striker Adam Taggart scored both goals in that victory, which forms part of a mixed run of form for his side.

Perth (7-8-2) arrives following a 2-1 home victory over expansion side Auckland FC last Saturday. That result snapped a two-game losing streak in the league. Glory’s attack has shown potency, netting three goals in two of its last five matches, but defensive consistency has been an issue.

Macarthur (6-6-5) is unbeaten in its last two outings, including a 1-1 draw on the road against Adelaide United last Friday. The Bulls have been involved in several high-scoring affairs this season, notably a 6-2 win over Melbourne City and a wild 5-4 victory against Newcastle Jets in December.

Statistical analysis firm Interstat projects a narrow 2-1 home victory for Macarthur in this fixture.

The match is the first of three scheduled meetings between the clubs in the coming months. They are also set to face each other in an FFA Cup fixture on Feb. 28 and again in the A-League on April 12.

Following this contest, Perth Glory returns home to host Newcastle Jets on Feb. 13. Macarthur’s next assignment is a trip to face the Newcastle Jets on Feb. 22.

Current Form (Last 5 A-League Matches): Perth Glory: 2-3-0 (W-L-D) Macarthur: 1-2-2

Key Context: Previous Meeting: Perth Glory 2, Macarthur 0 (Nov. 30, 2025). Projection: Interstat simulator predicts Macarthur 2, Perth Glory 1. Next: Perth hosts Newcastle Jets on Feb. 13. Macarthur travels to Newcastle Jets on Feb. 22.