The Sydney FC Liberty A-League squad will make their 16th finals appearance this Sunday after a successful season saved them from a grueling elimination match. To kick off this weekend’s showdown, we have listed our top Sky Blue semi final matches and players.
Sydney FC Finals Campaign Statistics:
| League Runner Up | League Winner | Finals Appearances | Finals Wins | Finals Losses | Grand Final Appearances | Grand Final Wins | Grand Final Losses |
| 3 | 5 | 16* | 10 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
The Harbour City club have produced some top quality final series match-ups throughout their 16 years of A-League competition. Since the women’s inauguration in 2008, the Sky Blues have gone on to feature in 16 finals (including current) with a 62.5% success rate. Two of our most memorable semi final showdowns took place just a year apart. Our 2021 April 3-0 victory against Canberra United and 4-2 win over Melbourne City in March 2022 will go down in history as some our most successful semi final crusades.
April 2021 – Sydney FC 3 def. Canberra United 0
The third ever finals match between two of the country’s most promising sides was a tough affair. Marked as their 21st A-League match-up, the game started with a bang after an opening goal from Mackenzie Hawkesby gave the hosts the advantage only 15 minutes into the match. A home game at former stopping ground, Jubilee Stadium gave Ante Juric’s side majority of the crowd backing. The next 50 minutes was a grudge match. No sides were able to capitalise on their chances. Despite only holding 39.1% of possession, the Sky Blues were able to secure the win after late goals from Clare Wheeler and a stunner from Ally Green from long range. In the 2020/2021 season, the Sky Blues won the Premiers Plate and made their eighth Grand Final appearance taking home second place.
March 2022 – Sydney FC 4 def. Melbourne City 2
One of our most iconic semi final matches did not start in our favour. An opening double from Melbourne City forward Hannah Wilkinson left the Sky Blues trailing behind 2-0. Sydney FC kept pressing to create big chances and in the 78th minute, Matildas star Cortnee Vine scored the first goal for her side with an outstanding header from the centre of the box. Momentum was running high and Maria Jose Rojas was next to draw blood, scoring in injury time to take the game to extra time in incredible fashion. Soon after, Sydney FC were unstoppable with a goal from Sarah Hunter in the 96th minute. Having broken the deadlock, the Sky Blues were ahead of their opposition by one goal. Hammering the final nail in Melbourne City’s coffin, Vine scored her second goal for the match after nearly two hours of game time, and the Sky Blues were announced as Grand Finalists. Two weeks later, the Sky Blues made history appearing in their 5th consecutive Grand Final. Despite falling short in the Big Blue clash against Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC claimed the Premiers Plate and Grand Final the following season.
Top 11 Sky Blue Finals Appearances:
Sydney FC’s roster has been filled with talent year in and year out. Our top 10 Sky Blue finals appearances consist of former A-League super stars, Matildas representatives and current Sydney FC players.
| Name | Debutant Club | No. of Appearances for Sydney FC | No. of Finals Matches Played for Sydney FC |
| 1. Teresa Polias | Central Coast Mariners | 145 | 18 |
| 2. Princess Ibini | Sydney FC | 137 | 16 |
| 3. Natalie Tobin | Sydney FC | 101 | 13 |
| 4. Leena Khamis | Sydney FC | 96 | 12 |
| 5. Kyah Simon | Central Coast Mariners | 68 | 11 |
| 6. Caitlin Foord | Sydney FC | 89 | 10 |
| 6. Nicola Bolger | Sydney FC | 83 | 10 |
| 8. Alanna Kennedy | Sydney FC | 61 | 9 |
| 8. Elizabeth Ralston | Sydney FC | 82 | 9 |
| 8. Renee Rollason | Central Coast Mariners | 71 | 9 |
| 8. Mackenzie Hawkesby | Sydney FC | 73 | 9 |
You can cheer on the Sydney FC Liberty A-League squad during the semi finals via the links below.
Match Details:
Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC
Liberty A-League Semi Final First Leg
Sunday 21st April
Industree Group Stadium, Gosford, NSW
Kick Off: 3:00pm AEST
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Play
Tickets: Click Here
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
Liberty A-League Semi Final Second Leg
Saturday 27th April
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney, NSW
Kick Off: 3pm AEST
Gates Open: 2pm AEST
Broadcast Live: Paramount+ & 10Play
Tickets: Click Here
