Game-by-game preview: What you need to know for Round 2 of the Isuzu UTE A-League

The Isuzu UTE A-League is back this weekend after a memorable opening round and aleagues.com.au has everything you need to know ahead of Round 2 of the 2024-25 season.

Who is ready for some more A-Leagues football?

There is a reunion in Auckland while Western United welcome a superstar to Tarneit on Sunday.

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Sunday, 2:00pm (AEDT): Auckland FC v Sydney FC

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Sky Blues legend Steve Corica will reunite with his former club Sydney FC when Auckland FC host the five-time champions at Go Media Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Corica won two Championships and a Premiership as a player for Sydney before claiming another two Championships and a Premiership during his coaching tenure in the Harbour City.

Now, he is in charge of A-Leagues debutants Auckland, who made history in their first match last week – a 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar in front of a sell-out crowd.

Star-studded Sydney, meanwhile, make the trip to Auckland from Japan following AFC Champions League Two commitments, having earned bragging rights over Western Sydney Wanderers last week.

Sunday, 4:00pm (AEDT): Western United v Western Sydney Wanderers

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Western United are set for their first full season at the club’s Ironbark Fields home in Tarneit.

John Aloisi’s Western are coming off a draw in Wellington, where seven academy graduates featured, including the team’s youngest Isuzu UTE A-League debutant – 17-year-old Dylan Leonard.

On Sunday, they welcome FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League-winning superstar Juan Mata to Melbourne’s west.

Mata debuted for Western Sydney Wanderers in their Derby defeat to Sydney FC as the club play in Tarneit for the first time.