Western United come into Friday’s A-League Elimination Final against Adelaide in strong form, riding the momentum of back-to-back wins to close out the regular season.
John Aloisi’s side dispatched Sydney 1-0 before hammering league leaders Auckland 4-2, showcasing attacking firepower with four different players getting on the scoresheet. With home crowd behind them, and a 5-match winning streak at Ironbark Fields, Western United will feel confident about their chances of progressing to the semi-finals.
Adelaide United, meanwhile, limped over the playoff line. The Reds managed just one win in their final 11 league matches and were held to consecutive draws by Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City to end the regular campaign. Their away form has also been troubling, failing to win any of their last five games on the road.
Despite historically having a decent record against Western, including a dramatic 3-3 draw earlier in the season, Carl Veart’s men will need a major turnaround in performance if they are to avoid an early playoff exit.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League clash, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Where to watch Western United vs. Adelaide United: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: —
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and 10 Play.
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Western United vs. Adelaide United start time
This A-League Men's game takes place at the Ironbark Fields in Victoria, Australia and kicks off on Friday, May 9 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, May 9 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, May 9 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, May 9 | 5:35 p.m. |
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Friday, May 9
- Western United vs. Adelaide United (7:35 p.m.)
Saturday, May 10
- Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Melbourne Victory (7:35 p.m.)