Ins & Outs: Macarthur v Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

30 October, 2025

Head coach Alen Stajcic has named his extended squad for Saturday night’s clash against local rivals Macarthur FC at Campbelltown Stadium.

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The Wanderers are back on the road this Saturday, set to take on Macarthur FC in Round 3 of the Isuzu UTE A-League.

After a narrow defeat to Auckland last week, the Wanderers will be hungry to bounce back and turn their dominance into points against a Bulls side coming off a mid-week win.

Head coach Alen Stajcic has named an extended squad featuring captain Lawrence Thomas, attacking threats Brandon Borrello and Alou Kuol, and midfield duo Steven Ugarkovic and Angus Thurgate, who continue to drive the team’s tempo.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – OCTOBER 25: Western Sydney Wanderers Head Coach Alen Stajcic during the round two A-League Men match between Auckland FC and Western Sydney Wanderers at Go Media Stadium, on October 25, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

New inclusions Gabriel Cleur, Mohamed Al-Taay, and Jordan Holmes add further strength and depth to the lineup.

With both sides eager to build momentum early in the campaign, expect a fierce contest as the Wanderers chase their first win of the season.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC squad: 2. Gabriel CLEUR, 3. Alexander GERSBACH, 4. Alexander BONETIG, 5. Dylan SCICLUNA, 6. Mohamed AL-TAAY, 8. Steven UGARKOVIC, 9. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 17. Jarrod CARLUCCIO, 19. Ruon TONGYIK, 20. Lawrence THOMAS, 21. Aydan HAMMOND, 22. Anthony PANTAZOPOULOS, 23. Bozhidar KRAEV, 25. Joshua BRILLANTE, 26. Brandon BORRELLO, 30. Jordan HOLMES , 31. Aidan SIMMONS, 32. Angus THURGATE, 39. Awan LUAL, 45. Alou KUOL

Ins: 2. Gabriel CLEUR, 6. Mohamed AL-TAAY, 30. Jordan HOLMES

Outs: 40. Tristan VIDACKOVIC (not selected)

Unavailable: Nil