Follow live: Matildas battle England in Derby

Australia will be looking to carry on its winning ways when it faces England in a grudge match. Follow the game live with ESPN.
ESPN.COM.AU Oct 29

Matildas coach stands by Sam Kerr's captaincy return, dismissing ‘political' debate

After 725 days on the sidelines, Sam Kerr made a triumphant return for Australia and was quietly handed back the Matildas captaincy — a bold move...
SPORTINGNEWS.COM Oct 29

Montemurro: We take a lot of important information away from this game

CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro said that the team had learned a lot of valuable information from the team's...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 29

The Matildas needed a jolt. Trouble is, they only have four months to fix things

The overall picture out of the 3-0 defeat to England was of an Australian outfit which has stood largely still over the past two years. With the...
THEAGE.COM.AU Oct 29

Matildas crushed by England ahead of Asian Cup

The 3-0 loss to European Champions England in Derby served as a clear reminder that the Matildas have work to do ahead of the home Asian Cup.
SMH.COM.AU Oct 29

England-Australia reaction: Agyemang injury worry, Lionesses return to form, Matildas outclassed

The Lionesses rediscovered their top gear but might have suffered a major blow, while the Matildas must flip the script in this burgeoning rivalry.
ESPN Oct 29

Matildas launch fierce defence of Sam Kerr amid criticism of captaincy call

Sam Kerr's coach and teammates aren't second-guessing the decision to re-install her as Matildas captain after returning to the field following a...
ABC.NET.COM.AU Oct 29

Matildas defend Sam Kerr’s captaincy after underwhelming return from injury lay-off

The Matildas coach and teammates have rallied behind Sam Kerr, dismissing criticism of her return as captain of the Matildas.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 29

Matildas go on defensive over Kerr's captaincy return

The Matildas coach and teammates have rallied behind Sam Kerr, dismissing criticism of her return as captain of the Matildas.
THEWEST.COM.AU Oct 29

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro DEFENDS the decision to hand Sam Kerr back the captain's armband

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has defended the decision to return the captain's armband to Sam Kerr following Australia's 3-0 defeat to England at...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Oct 28

Defeat to England exposes Matildas' race against time ahead of Asian Cup | Joey Lynch

After more than a year of treading water the scale of the challenge facing Australia coach Joe Montemurro has been laid bare There were plenty of...
THE GUARDIAN Oct 28

European Champions England defeat CommBank Matildas 3-0

The CommBank Matildas have been defeated 3-0 by England in the final game of the October international window.Aggie...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 28

Matildas beaten but not mauled by Lionesses after red

Australia have produced a battling performance in losing 3-0 to England after being reduced to 10 players against the European champions after 19...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 28

Matildas suffer 3-0 defeat to England in Sam Kerr's return as captain

The skipper was filthy with a ‘disappointing' wasted night after a veteran was sent off after just 19 minutes.
7NEWS.COM.AU Oct 28

Disaster strikes Matildas after 19 minutes as star sees red

Early disaster struck the Matildas in Derby as Alanna Kennedy's red card paved the way for England's opening goal.
NINE.COM.AU Oct 28

Matildas vs England: Australia suffers late penalty blow in 3-0 defeat at Pride Park

Australia’s Matildas have endured a tough match at Pride Park, conceding a late penalty for a 3-0 loss to England, with star Sam Kerr leaving the...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Oct 28

Agyemang injury for England deflates Bronze's birthday celebrations against Matildas

England 3-0 AustraliaBeever-Jones 20, Bronze 40, Stanway 90+8penThe chorus of Happy Birthday echoed around Pride Park after England's Euro 2025...
THE GUARDIAN Oct 28

Live updates: Matildas seek to avenge World Cup loss in friendly against England

Sam Kerr is in line to reclaim the captain's armband when the Matildas take on the Lionesses in Derby.
SMH.COM.AU Oct 28

Live: England prepared for Matildas 'revenge' in international friendly

The Matildas take on European champions England at Derby's Pride Park, meeting for the first time since the Lionesses broke Australian hearts in...
ABC.NET.COM.AU Oct 28

England vs Australia live: Matildas out for revenge in friendly after World Cup heartbreak

England knocked Australia out of the World Cup in 2023 to deny them glory on home soil
THE INDEPENDENT Oct 28

Sarina Wiegman explains why the Lionesses are relishing Matildas test

Sarina Wiegman has claimed that England’s friendly against Australia is a good opportunity to show the world ‘who we are’ as a nation. The...
SHEKICKS Oct 28

Mary Fowler voted PFA Young Women's Footballer of the Year for record third time

Professional Footballers Australia (the PFA) is proud to announce Mary Fowler as the recipient of the Young Women's...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 28

How to Watch: CommBank Matildas v England

The CommBank Matildas will finish the October FIFA International Window when they take on the reigning Euro Champions,...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 28

Catley: The mood is really good in camp

CommBank Matildas vice-captain Steph Catley said that the mood around the camp was very positive after the team's 2-1...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 28

Montemurro: We're putting all the pieces together

CommBank Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro said that the team was putting all the pieces together during this...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 28

Ellie Carpenter shortlisted for the FIFPro Women's World XI

CommBank Matildas defender Ellie Carpenter has been shortlisted for the FIFPro Women's World XI award, nominated for the...
MATILDAS.COM.AU Oct 28

Steph Catley glad to finally have Matildas superstar Sam Kerr back after two-year injury

‘It's been a really hard time for her.'
7NEWS.COM.AU Oct 27

Matildas family grows again as Emily van Egmond and wife Kat welcome first child

‘The princess is here' and overjoyed teammates already ‘love her so much'.
7NEWS.COM.AU Oct 27

Broken-hearted Matildas after revenge against England

Ella Toone's goal helped England break Australian hearts at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She knows, and Steph Catley admits, the Matildas are out...
ABC.NET.COM.AU Oct 27
2