Head coach Alen Stajcic has named his extended squad for New Year’s Day clash against local rivals Macarthur FC at CommBank Stadium.
You can get your tickets to the match here.
The Wanderers face a tough challenge against the Bulls, who currently sit one point ahead despite having played an extra match.
The Bulls are unbeaten since late November, but their campaign has been hindered by draws – three of their last five matches have ended in stalemates.
This includes a thrilling 4-4 encounter with bottom-placed Brisbane, where they conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in the 93rd minute.
In their most recent outing, the Bulls impressed on the road, securing a 3-0 victory over Perth. Jed Drew starred with a brace, while former Wanderers youth product Ariath Piol also found the back of the net.
CommBank Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for the Bulls, with three consecutive losses at the venue against the Wanderers.
The Wanderers have the upper hand in recent head-to-head clashes, winning two of the last three meetings – both by 3-1 scorelines, including this fixture and another at Campbelltown Stadium.
The Bulls claimed victory in the other match, a dramatic and controversial 4-3 affair.
Western Sydney Wanderers FC: 4.Alex BONETIG, 7.Zac SAPSFORD, 9.Marcus ANTONSSON, 10.Alex BADOLATO, 12.Ben HOLLIDAY, 13.Dean PELEKANOS, 14.Nicolas MILANOVIC, 18.Oscar PRIESTMAN, 19. Jack CLISBY, 20.Lawrence THOMAS (GK), 21.Aydan HAMMONG, 22.Anthony PANTAZOPOULOS, 23.Bozhidar KRAEV, 25.Josh BRILLANTE, 26.Brandon BORRELLO, 27.James TEMELKOVSKI, 30.Jordan HOLMES (GK), 64.Juan MATA.
Ins: 10.Alex BADOLATO (promoted), 12.Ben HOLLIDAY (promoted)
Outs: N/A
Unavailable: 2.Gabriel CLEUR (suspended), 5.Dylan SCICLUNA (injured), 8.Jeong TAE-WOOK (injured), 31.Aidan SIMMONS (injured)
