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]
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| Event | 2023–24 A-League Women | ||||||
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| Date | 4 May 2024 | ||||||
| Venue | AAMI Park, Melbourne | ||||||
| Man of the Match | Mackenzie Hawkesby (Sydney FC) | ||||||
| Referee | Casey Reibelt (Queensland) | ||||||
| Attendance | 7,671 | ||||||
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 edit
| Team | Previous grand final appearances (bold indicates winners) |
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| 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 edit
Melbourne City edit
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| Regular season | 1st placed / Premiers
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| Semi-finals | Opponent | Score | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Newcastle Jets | 6–0 (agg.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sydney FC edit
| Round | Sydney FC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Regular season | 2nd placed
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| Semi-finals | Opponent | Score | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 (agg.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Match edit
Details edit
| Melbourne City | 0–1 | Sydney FC |
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Match rules
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Guide to the Liberty A-League Grand Final: Everything you need to know". A-Leagues. 28 April 2024.
- ^ "ALW GF Preview: City v Sydney FC". Melbourne City. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Casey Reibelt appointed Referee for 2023-24 A-League Women's Grand Final". Football Australia. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b "History Making Sydney FC Secure Record 5th Championship". Sydney FC. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Samantha (4 May 2024). "Sydney FC claim A-League Women championship after defeat of Melbourne City". ABC News. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Competitions Rules". A-Leagues. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Competitions Rules". A-Leagues. Retrieved 14 October 2023.