Daniel Wilmering scored deep into stoppage time to secure a 1–1 draw for Newcastle United Jets FC against Adelaide United FC in an A-League Matchday 24 clash on 11 April 2026.
Detailed minute-by-minute match statistics beyond goals, bookings and substitutions were not available, but the late drama was clear enough. Adelaide went in front in the 73rd minute when Ryan White broke the deadlock. The Adelaide player, who had already been booked shortly after half-time, found the net with a regular-time strike, finishing off a move set up by substitute Anselmo. White’s goal gave the visitors a 1–0 advantage heading into the closing stages.
Newcastle, however, refused to leave empty-handed. In the 90th minute plus four, Wilmering delivered the decisive moment, scoring the equaliser to make it 1–1. The goal, recorded without a listed assist, ensured the Jets claimed a share of the points in front of their home support.
The match featured a flurry of late disciplinary action. Adelaide’s White was shown a yellow card in the 48th minute, while the visitors collected two more bookings in the 90th minute through Ethan Alagich and Ryan Kitto. Newcastle’s Kosta Grozos was also cautioned in the final minute of regular time.
Both coaches turned to their benches in search of an edge. Newcastle made early and mid-game changes, including the introduction of Zach Clough in the 37th minute and a double change on 68 minutes with Kota Mizunuma and Eli Adams coming on. Adelaide’s key alteration came on 63 minutes as Anselmo replaced Luka Jovanovic before later providing the assist for White’s opener, while Brody Burkitt also entered at the same time. Juan Muñiz and Lucas Scicluna were among the late substitutes introduced in the 90th minute.
The draw leaves both sides with mixed feelings: Adelaide will rue a lost lead, while Newcastle can take encouragement from their stoppage-time fightback. For more match information, visit the full report on Ballaxy and explore the A-League coverage.
A League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newcastle United Jets FC
|
26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 39 | 16 | 48 | W D D |
| 2 |
Adelaide United FC
|
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 43 | W W D |
| 3 |
Auckland FC
|
26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 42 | D L D |
| 4 |
Melbourne Victory FC
|
26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 40 | W D D L |
| 5 |
Sydney FC
|
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 39 | D D W |
| 6 |
Melbourne City FC
|
26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 38 | L W W W W |
| 7 |
Macarthur FC
|
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 34 | W L L |
| 8 |
Wellington Phoenix FC
|
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 | L W L W |
| 9 |
Central Coast Mariners FC
|
26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | -7 | 32 | L W D L D |
| 10 |
Perth Glory FC
|
26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 31 | W D W D |
| 11 |
Brisbane Roar FC
|
26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 26 | L L D |
| 12 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
|
26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 21 | L L L L |
