2024–25 Macarthur FC season explained

Club:Macarthur FC
Season:2024–25
Manager:Mile Sterjovski
League:A-League Men
League Result:7th
Cup1:A-League Men Finals
Cup1 Result:TBD
Cup2:Australia Cup
Cup2 Result:Winners
League Topscorer:Marin Jakoliš
(4)
Season Topscorer:Marin Jakoliš
(7)
Highest Attendance:4,002
vs. Perth Glory
(20 October 2024)
A-League Men
Lowest Attendance:3,312
vs. Brisbane Roar
(30 November 2024)
A-League Men
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:6–1
vs. Perth Glory (H)
(20 October 2024)
A-League Men
Largest Loss:1–2
vs. Newcastle Jets (H)
(25 October 2024)
A-League Men
2–1
vs. Melbourne Victory (A)
(3 November 2024)
A-League Men
0–1
vs. Auckland FC (N)
(24 November 2024)
A-League Men
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Updated:30 November 2024
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the fifth in the history of Macarthur Football Club since its establishment in 2017. The club competed in the A-League Men for the fifth time and the Australia Cup for the fourth time.

Transfers

Transfers in

No.PositionPlayerTransferred fromType/feeContract lengthDateRef.
26 UnattachedFree transfer1 year4 June 2024[1]
44 Free transfer1 year15 June 2024[2] [3]
22 Free transfer2 years20 June 2024[4]
9 UnattachedFree transfer2 years22 June 2024[5]
27 Melbourne City YouthScholarship2 years29 July 2024[6]
7 UnattachedFree transfer1 year28 August 2024[7]
28 Free transfer2 years15 September 2024[8] [9]
15 UnattachedFree transfer1 year16 September 2024[10]

From youth squad

Transfers out

No.PositionPlayerTransferred toType/feeDateRef.
17 Undisclosed24 May 2024[11]
2 Retired28 May 2024[12]
36 UnattachedMutual contract termination28 May 2024[13]
1 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2024[14]
3 Auckland FCEnd of contract3 June 2024[15]
7 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2024
15 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2024
19 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2024
24 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2023
27 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2024
44 UnattachedEnd of contract3 June 2024
10 UnattachedMutual contract termination24 June 2024[16]
15 Newcastle JetsMutual contract termination18 July 2024[17] [18]
23 UnattachedContract terminated19 September 2024[19]

Contract extensions

No.NamePositionDurationDateRef.
30 Alexander Robinson2 years 14 May 2024 [20]
19 Ariath Piol2 years 27 May 2024 [21]
18 Walter Scott1 year 6 June 2024 [22]

Competitions

A-League Men

See main article: 2024–25 A-League Men.

Results summary

Away figures include Macarthur FC's 0–1 loss on neutral ground against Auckland FC on 24 November 2024.

Matches

Australia Cup

See main article: 2024 Australia Cup.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Players with no appearances not included in the list.

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Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.[23]

RankNameA-League MenAustralia CupTotal
<--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red--><--Two yellows that make a red--><--Straight red-->
198FW<--A-League Men-->1 0 01 1 02 1 0
244FW<--A-League Men-->2 0 02 0 04 0 0
36DF<--A-League Men-->2 0 01 0 03 0 0
422MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 01 0 0 2 0 0
55DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 01 0 01 0 0
7MF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
8MF<--A-League Men-->0 0 01 0 01 0 0
11FW<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
13DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 01 0 01 0 0
15DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
16DF<--A-League Men-->0 0 01 0 01 0 0
18DF<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
24FW<--A-League Men-->1 0 00 0 01 0 0
Total<--A-League Men-->11 0 09 1 020 1 0

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome to the Bulls: Luke Brattan!. Macarthur FC. 4 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Marin Jakoliš s'engage avec Macarthur FC!. Marin Jakoliš joins Macarthur FC!. fr. Angers. 15 June 2024.
  3. Web site: Marin Jakoliš signs with the Bulls. Macarthur FC. 18 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Liam Rose returns to the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 20 June 2024.
  5. Web site: Welcome Chris Ikonomidis to the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 22 June 2024.
  6. Web site: The Bulls' Newest Addition: Joshua Damevski. Macarthur FC. 29 July 2024.
  7. News: Daniel De Silva returns to the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 28 August 2024.
  8. smfc. South Melbourne. 1835136494412894430. South Melbourne FC confirms the departure of our captain, Harrison Sawyer, who has signed a professional contract with Macarthur FC in the A-League effective immediately.. 15 September 2024.
  9. Web site: Macarthur Bulls Signs Striker Harrison Sawyer for the Next Two Seasons!. Macarthur FC. 16 September 2024.
  10. Web site: Belgian centre-back Dino Arslanagić signs with the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 16 September 2024.
  11. Web site: Australian winger Raphael signs for Coventry City. BBC Sport. 24 May 2024.
  12. mfcbulls. Macarthur FC. 1795334453121703940. The club can confirm that Jake McGing has announced his retirement from professional football after a brilliant career. We sincerely thank Jake for his contributions to the club, both on the field and in the community.. 28 May 2024.
  13. mfcbulls. Macarthur FC. 1795364831903522861. Macarthur FC can also confirm the departure of player Ali Auglah. We would like to thank Ali for his unwavering dedication to the club and wish him the best in future endeavours.. 28 May 2024.
  14. Web site: The Bulls confirm the departures of eight players. Macarthur FC. 3 June 2024.
  15. Web site: AFC blend youth with experience as two more signings announced. Auckland FC. 3 June 2024.
  16. mfcbulls. Macarthur FC. 1805134018779758792. The club and Ulises Davila have agreed on a mutual termination of his contract going forward. The club will not be making any further comment at this stage.. 24 June 2024.
  17. Web site: Lachlan Rose Departs From The Bulls. Macarthur FC. 18 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Newcastle Jets sign Lachlan Rose. Newcastle Jets. 21 July 2024.
  19. Web site: Smith . Erin . Macarthur FC CEO Sam Krslovic discusses the match-fixing saga, and unexpected financial blow, which rocked the club . Herald Sun. 20 September 2024. en. 19 September 2024. 19 September 2024. https://archive.today/20240919195431/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/macarthur-fc-ceo-sam-krslovic-discusses-the-matchfixing-saga-and-unexpected-financial-blow-which-rocked-the-club/news-story/c7cd509924576bb529c875b39c4e369d?amp&nk=b854d568b75c10264ce992df56397d09-1726775698. live .
  20. Web site: 19 year old goalkeeper re-signs with the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 14 May 2024.
  21. Web site: Young hero commits for two more seasons!. Macarthur FC. 27 May 2024.
  22. Web site: Walter Scott extends with the Bulls!. Macarthur FC. 6 June 2024.
  23. Web site: Macarthur FC - Squad. soccerway.com.