Australia’s second match of the 2023 Women’s World Cup group phase is a tilt against Nigeria at 6:00 AM ET on July 27.
How to Watch Australia vs. Nigeria
- Game Day: Thursday, July 27, 2023
- Game Time: 6:00 AM ET
- TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium
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Australia and Nigeria Roster Makeup
- Nine Australia players compete in English Women’s Super League, more than any other league (39.1% of the roster for the tournament). Arsenal WFC in English Women’s Super League is the home for two of those players. The squad also includes two players (8.7% of the roster) who compete domestically in A-League, including one from Sydney FC.
- The NWSL is represented on Australia’s roster by two players, including one Racing Louisville FC player.
- The roster for Nigeria doesn’t have a single player from the NWSL.
Australia World Cup Leaders
- In one match in Women’s World Cup for Australia, Steph Catley has one goal.
Australia and Nigeria Matchup Statistics
- Australia’s last game was a victory, as they won 1-0 over Ireland, taking 13 shots and outshooting by six.
- In that match versus , Australia got its lone goal from Catley.
- In 2022, Australia had a record of 6-1-4 versus teams competing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with a goal differential of +6. Meanwhile, it is 5-0-0 against World Cup teams in 2023, posting an +8 goal differential.
- Nigeria drew with Canada 0-0 on July 20 in its last game, despite being outshot 15 to eight.
- While Nigeria did not score a goal against , Asisat Oshoala was tops on the team with two shots.
- In 2022, Nigeria had a record of 0-1-7 against teams participating in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with a goal differential of -11. Meanwhile, it is 3-1-1 against World Cup teams in 2023, putting up a +4 goal differential.
Australia Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score |
---|---|---|
7/20/2023 | Ireland | W 1-0 |
7/27/2023 | Nigeria | – |
7/31/2023 | Canada | – |
Nigeria Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score |
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7/20/2023 | Canada | D 0-0 |
7/27/2023 | Australia | – |
7/31/2023 | Ireland | – |