Sydney derby takes centre stage on ABC1

Tune in to ABC1 each Sunday at 3pm nationally for LIVE Westfield W-League action, this week featuring Sydney FC playing host to cross-city rivals Western Sydney Wanderers.

Second-placed Sydney FC will start as favourites despite their defeat at Perth Glory last weekend.

The youthful Wanderers of course have struggled for much of the season but their exciting win over Westfield W-League powerhouse Brisbane Roar a fortnight ago proves what they capable of on any given day.

Sydney derbies are typically tight affairs regardless of positions on the ladder, and TV viewers and local fans alike will likely this encounter to be no different.

The pair met just a few weeks ago with Sydney FC 2-0 away winners in a memorable match which drew a record regular-season Westfield W-League crowd.

This season’s ABC’s Sunday afternoon broadcast games will again be hosted by Stephanie Brantz, with former Westfield Matildas and W-League star Sarah Walsh joining Peter Wilkins in commentary.

Catch all the action Live nationally at 3.00pm Sunday on ABC1, or catch up from Monday on ABC iView with a full replay each Tuesday at 3.30am.

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