Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers drew 0-0 in the new season opener at Allianz Stadium.
A crowd of 30,103 fans filled Allianz Stadium for the first game of the 2026/27 season.
Former Sydney coach Ufuk Talay returned to Allianz Stadium as the new Wanderers boss.
Wanderers captain Brandon Borrello missed the game with a calf injury.
His replacement, Awan Lual, hurt his hamstring after only 10 minutes and left the field.
Liam Gillion got free in the 38th minute, but Sydney keeper Harrison Devenish-Meares saved his shot.
Miguel Di Pizio fired over the bar, then saw his next shot stopped at the near post.
Akol Akon and Oriola Sunday gave Sydney fresh energy late in the game.
In the 91st minute, 18-year-old James Overy ran through on goal, but Lawrence Thomas blocked his shot.
The Wanderers finished last season at the bottom. A point away in the derby is a strong start.
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