2024 A-League Women grand final

The 2024 A-League Women grand final, known officially as the Liberty A-League Women grand final, was a championship soccer match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park in Melbourne on 4 May 2024.[1] It was the 15th A-League Women grand final and the culmination of the 2023–24 season. Melbourne City came into the match as premiers.[2]

2024 A-League Women Grand Final
AAMI Park in Melbourne hosted the Grand Final.
Event2023–24 A-League Women
Melbourne City Sydney FC
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Date4 May 2024
VenueAAMI Park, Melbourne
Man of the MatchMackenzie Hawkesby (Sydney FC)
RefereeCasey Reibelt (Queensland)
Attendance7,671

The match was refereed by Casey Reibelt.[3] Sydney FC won the match 1–0 and received its second-consecutive championship, the tenth league title in the club's history.[4] Mackenzie Hawkesby was named man of the match. As winners, Sydney FC became the first A-League Women club to win five championships.[4]

The match was broadcast live in Australia and New Zealand by Network 10 and Sky Sport respectively, as well as 10 Bold and Paramount+.[1] 7,671 spectators were in attendance at the venue, the second-highest at a grand final behind the 2023 grand final.[5]

Teams
Team Previous grand final appearances (bold indicates winners)
Melbourne City 4 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)
Sydney FC 10 (2009 (Dec.), 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Route to the final

Melbourne City
Main article: 2023–24 Melbourne City FC (A-League Women) season
Round Melbourne City
Regular season 1st placed / Premiers
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Melbourne City 22 41
2 Sydney FC (C) 22 39
3 Western United 22 36
4 Melbourne Victory 22 36
5 Central Coast Mariners 22 35
Source: A-Leagues
(C) Champions
Semi-finals Opponent Score
Newcastle Jets 6–0 (agg.)

Sydney FC
Main article: 2023–24 Sydney FC (A-League Women) season
Round Sydney FC
Regular season 2nd placed
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Melbourne City 22 41
2 Sydney FC (C) 22 39
3 Western United 22 36
4 Melbourne Victory 22 36
5 Central Coast Mariners 22 35
Source: A-Leagues
(C) Champions
Semi-finals Opponent Score
Central Coast Mariners 2–1 (agg.)

Match

Details
Melbourne City0–1Sydney FC
Report
  • Connors 69'
Attendance: 7,671
Referee: Casey Reibelt
Melbourne City
Sydney FC
GK23 Melissa Barbieri
RB22 Bryleeh Henry
CB5 Taylor Otto
CB13 Rebekah Stott
LB7 Julia Grosso 28'
DM24 Daniela Galic
DM14 Laura Hughes
AM18 Leah Davidson 87'
AM17 Hannah Wilkinson 78'
AM10 Rhianna Pollicina
CF11 Emina Ekic
Substitutes:
GK30 Emily Shields
DF3 Naomi Chinnama
DF19 Tijan McKenna
MF6 Leticia McKenna 78'
FW20 Caitlin Karic 87'
Head coach:
Dario Vidošić
GK1 Jada Whyman
RB4 Tori Tumeth
CB3 Charlotte Mclean
CB16 Jordan Thompson
LB14 Abbey Lemon
RM11 Cortnee Vine
CM15 Mackenzie Hawkesby
DM2 Margaux Chauvet
CM21 Shay Hollman
LM22 Indiana Dos Santos
CF20 Princess Ibini-Isei
Substitutes:
GK30 Tahlia Franco
MF6 Lucy Johnson
MF18 Taylor Ray
FW9 Shea Connors
FW24 Caley Tallon-Henniker
Head coach:
Ante Juric

Assistant referees:
Emma Kocbek
Maggie Price
Fourth official:
Georgia Ghirardello

Match rules

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Five named substitutes.
  • Maximum of four substitutions, with a fifth allowed in extra time.

See also

References
  1. "Guide to the Liberty A-League Grand Final: Everything you need to know". A-Leagues. 28 April 2024.
  2. "ALW GF Preview: City v Sydney FC". Melbourne City. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  3. "Casey Reibelt appointed Referee for 2023-24 A-League Women's Grand Final". Football Australia. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  4. "History Making Sydney FC Secure Record 5th Championship". Sydney FC. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  5. Lewis, Samantha (4 May 2024). "Sydney FC claim A-League Women championship after defeat of Melbourne City". ABC News. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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