Match Summary
Newcastle Jets defeated Brisbane Roar 3:1. The match was played in A-League 2023. Goals were scored by A. Stamatelopoulos 29′, A. Stamatelopoulos 54′, L. Mauragis 57′, A. Majok 71′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Newcastle Jets had 53% possession while Brisbane Roar held 47%. Newcastle Jets had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 16 (6 on target) for Brisbane Roar. Newcastle Jets made 5 substitutions, Brisbane Roar made 5. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Jay O'Shea 45′).
Match Events
Key match events between Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. Grozos
assist: D. Wilmering
assist: A. Stamatelopoulos
assist: H. Hore
Match Statistics
Newcastle Jets had 53% possession against Brisbane Roar's 47%. Newcastle Jets registered 11 shots (5 on target) while Brisbane Roar managed 16 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 7–17.
Lineups
Newcastle Jets lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under R. Stanton, while Brisbane Roar deployed a 4-2-3-1 under B. Cahn.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Newcastle Jets is 7.00, compared to — for Brisbane Roar. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Newcastle Jets's highest-rated starter is M. Natta (7.13), while Brisbane Roar's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Newcastle Jets deploy 4 defenders rated 7.13 on average, against Brisbane Roar's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Newcastle Jets field 4 midfielders averaging 6.87, versus Brisbane Roar's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Newcastle Jets start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Brisbane Roar averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 51% for Newcastle Jets and —% for Brisbane Roar. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Newcastle Jets's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Brisbane Roar. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Newcastle Jets's starting XI is 24.0 (youngest: M. Natta (23), oldest: K. Grozos (25)), while Brisbane Roar average 28.3 (youngest: L. Zabala (24), oldest: J. Hingert (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Newcastle Jets's starters average 13 league appearances each, versus 0 for Brisbane Roar. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Newcastle Jets have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. Brisbane Roar show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Newcastle Jets and Brisbane Roar have met 3 times — Newcastle Jets won 1, Brisbane Roar won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Brisbane Roar leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (5 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (3)
API data: 15 Mar 2026