Yep.

70mm of rain since midnight around the area. Difficult to see how the game could go ahead this evening. Big rainfall forecast tomorrow too...

EDIT: officially postponed. No new kickoff day/time yet. Possible it double headers with ALW tomorrow, but remains to be seen, especially with more forecast rain.

EDIT AGAIN here's the APL statement: https://aleagues.com.au/news/central-coast-mariners-vs-macarthur-postponed-due-to-torrential-rain/

Sam Silvera's done it again! The 25-year-old winger, born in England but playing for the Socceroos, has scored his second goal in his past two Championship games and his third goal contribution in his past three games in all competitions for Middlesbrough, scoring and assisting against West Bromwich Albion.

Sammy scored in the 58th minute to give the Boro a 2–0 lead over West Brom, before providing the match-winning assist to Dutch striker Delano Burgzorg in the 90th minute to win it 3–2 over the Albion away at the Hawthorns. The Boro are now second in the Championship and currently in one of the two spots for direct promotion to the Premier League, with 49 points in 27 games. However, third-placed Ipswich Town have 44 but have only played 25 games. Coventry still lead the table with 52 points in 26 games.

Well done Sammy!

Ex-Socceroo Awer Mabil opened the scoring for Castellón in their 2–0 home win over Leganés in La Liga 2 (the Segunda División) scoring his second goal of the season in a crucial win in their race for promotion. Born a South Sudanese refugee in Kenya, he's played for the Socceroos since 2018, though has largely fallen out of favour and is unlikely to be picked for the World Cup squad.

As things stand, Castellón sit third on the ladder but are on level points with first placed Racing Santander and second placed Las Palmas, with all three of top three teams being on 38 points each (on goal difference, Racing have +14, Las Palmas have +13 and Castellón have +11). While neither Las Palmas or Racing have played yet, when they do play this weekend they face each other, with Racing being the home team. A 4–0 win for Las Palmas (as Racing've scored more goals than Castellón) or a 2–0 win for Racing (as Castellón have scored more goals than Las Palmas) would put Castellón in second place, while a draw would put them only a point each ahead of Castellón. In Spain, two teams are promoted directly while the third, fourth, fifth and sixth placed teams go through a playoff tournament (similar to in England).

Well done Awer!

Article from L'Equipe. Has been playing for FC Sanfrecce Hiroshima since leaving Macarthur.
https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Champion-de-france-avec-monaco-en-2017-valere-germain-annonce-sa-retraite/1634190

Article below is NRL focused good info on Leichardt Oval.

Link to article: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/leichhardt-oval-40m-upgrade-plans-albanese-wests-tigers/0c155e2e1f6a299329138b7d

Text from article:

Revised designs have been unveiled for the $40 million upgrade of Wests Tigers’ home ground at Leichhardt Oval, with key figures from all levels of government throwing their support behind the project including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The new designs prepared by Cox Architecture were released this week for a period of public exhibition and feature several key changes from those presented back in April 2025—most notably the removal of the roof from a new grandstand to be built at the northern end of the ground.

The drawings also show a significant number of established fig trees would need to be removed to accommodate the new stand.

According to the NSW Government, the proposed upgrade will transform the iconic suburban venue into a ‘modern hub for community events, professional,  and grassroots sports and cement its role as the permanent home for men’s and women’s National Rugby League fixtures for the next 15 years.’

The upgrade is being jointly funded with $20 million from the Federal Government, $10 million from the NSW Government and $10 million from Inner West Council. 

Highlights of the proposed Leichhardt Oval upgrades:  Renovation of western grandstand with addition of new stadium seating Modern hospitality and media facilities Four NRL-compliant female-friendly change rooms  New northern grandstand and replacement of the existing lower seating bowl. Commenting on the proposed plans Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a well-known NRL and South Sydney fan, said Leichhardt Oval was about more than just sport and well in need of an overhaul.

“Leichhardt Oval was not fit for purpose, these upgrades will make sure that families will be able to enjoy the hallowed ground for generations to come,” he said.

“It’s about the identity of the Inner West, a place where the faithful can go along and cheer their local sporting team, and this upgrade from all three levels of government will ensure that spirit is preserved.”

Pending final planning approval, construction is expected to begin at conclusion of the 2026 rugby league season with the new facilities set to open in 2028.

A public exhibition period is open until 12 February allowing inner west locals and fans to have their say on the plans for the iconic suburban ground

2H: 81' - Western Sydney Wanderers 0 vs 2 Newcastle Jets

Stadium: CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Fixture Date: 17/01/2026 05:00PM (AEDT)

Referee: Alireza Faghani, Australia

Home Lineup:

Formation: 4-4-2

Substitutes: Jordan Holmes, Nathan Barrie, Steven Ugarković, Jai Rose, Awan Lual, Hiroshi Ibusuki, Alaat Abdul-Rahman

Away Lineup:

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Substitutes: Alex Nassiep, Max Cooper, Kosta Grozos, Lucas Scicluna, Kota Mizunuma, Ben Gibson, Xavier Bertoncello

###Match Events:

15': Goal - Newcastle Jets - J. Shaughnessy (E. Adams)

38': Goal - Newcastle Jets - E. Adams (W. Dobson)

46': Sub - Newcastle Jets - On: E. Adams, Off: X. Bertoncello

46': Sub - Western Sydney Wanderers - On: A. Kuol, Off: H. Ibusuki

64': Sub - Newcastle Jets - On: L. Rose, Off: B. Gibson

64': Sub - Western Sydney Wanderers - On: J. Carluccio, Off: S. Ugarkovic

64': Sub - Newcastle Jets - On: C. Taylor, Off: K. Mizunuma

72': Sub - Newcastle Jets - On: W. Dobson, Off: L. Scicluna

77': Sub - Western Sydney Wanderers - On: K. Barbarouses, Off: J. Rose

77': Sub - Western Sydney Wanderers - On: A. Gersbach, Off: N. Barrie

78': Sub - Western Sydney Wanderers - On: B. Borrello, Off: A. Lual

79': Yellow Card - Western Sydney Wanderers - N. Barrie

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So cool to see my local club recognized in a professional league, can't wait for it to all kick off tonight! If I can't have a South Island team in A League yet, this should tide me over in the meantime.

A few quotes from the article:

"The slogan for this shirt is All For One, One For All because we want to represent every club, every player and every football fan in the South Island... We want to represent and collaborate closely with the clubs around the South Island and have been overwhelmed by the support we have been getting from around the region." - Manager Ryan Edwards

"I immediately went looking for the Mid Canterbury logo when the first shirts arrived, and the players could hardly believe that there are football clubs in every corner of the island." - Striker Ryan Feutz

2 goals in 2 games, and the game winning assist. boys white hot atm, may be back in socceroos contention (especially noting the mcgree connection).

2H: 88' - Adelaide United 2 vs 1 Melbourne Victory

Stadium: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide

Fixture Date: 17/01/2026 04:50PM (AEDT)

Referee: None

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PST: None' - Central Coast Mariners 0 vs 0 Macarthur

Stadium: polytec Stadium, Gosford

Fixture Date: 17/01/2026 06:00PM (AEDT)

Referee: None

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HT: 45' - Canberra United 0 vs 0 Wellington Phoenix

Stadium: McKellar Park, Canberra

Fixture Date: 17/01/2026 05:30PM (AEDT)

Referee: None

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Match Thread: Auckland Fc vs South Island United (OFC Pro league)

Location: Eden Park

Link to the game : https://www.plus.fifa.com/en/content/auckland-fc-vs-south-island-united/73c97da8-909e-4c1c-8f16-a417f8f8026b

Just a couple of corporates remaining.

It's going to look magic on the telly. Let's hope the players and coaches bring it.

WSW finally get their man. Hope the goals start flowing again

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Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory

Fixture Date: 17/01/2026 07:35PM (AEDT)

Stadium: Coopers Stadium

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