Adelaide United lost 3-0 to Auckland FC on May 15, 2026.

What happened?

The match saw Auckland FC's Hiroki Sakai receive a yellow card after two minutes. Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin criticized the referee's decisions.

Why it matters for Adelaide United

Goodwin claimed Auckland FC should have had four yellow cards inside six minutes. He also said Nando Pijnaker should have been sent off inside 10 minutes.

What comes next?

Adelaide United finished the season with 43 points, 12 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses from 26 games. Their recent form was WWDDW. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd | | Last result | Adelaide United 0-3 Auckland |

Key players

Craig Goodwin and Hiroki Sakai were key players in the match. Auckland FC will play Newcastle Jets or Sydney in the grand final. The semi-final second leg between Newcastle Jets and Sydney will be played on May 16, 2026.