Macarthur FC edged out Brisbane Roar 2-1 in a closely contested Australia A-League match on Friday, December 19th, 2025. The victory at Campbelltown Stadium provided Macarthur with a vital boost in their campaign, secured by a late winner in a back-and-forth encounter. Brisbane Roar struck first, taking a surprise lead in the opening twenty minutes against the run of play. Macarthur responded strongly, equalizing before halftime to send the teams into the break level. The second half was a tense affair, with the match winner for Macarthur coming in the final fifteen minutes, sending the home fans into raptures. This A-League result had significant implications for the league table, moving Macarthur into the top six while leaving Brisbane Roar languishing in the bottom half. The Macarthur manager praised his team's character and fighting spirit to come from behind, while the Brisbane coach lamented his side's inability to see out the game. The lineups showed Macarthur's preference for a possession-based game against Brisbane's counter-attacking setup.