Melbourne V vs Newcastle Jets: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Melbourne Victory host Newcastle Jets at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Saturday 12 December 2026, kick-off 08:40 UTC, in the A-League Men (round 8). Melbourne V have had 49 days of rest since playing Melbourne C (A-League Men); Newcastle Jets have had 49 after facing Macarthur and travel about 819 km.