Melbourne Victory produced a dominant display to crush rivals Sydney FC 4-0 in a one-sided Australia A-League derby on Monday, January 26, 2026. Playing at home, Victory were in scintillating form from the outset, dismantling their illustrious opponents with a clinical performance. The home side scored early to set the tone and never looked back, adding further goals before halftime to effectively seal the match. The second half saw Victory maintain control and add a fourth for a comprehensive scoreline that sent a strong message to the rest of the league. This heavy defeat was a significant setback for Sydney FC's ambitions, while the three points and massive goal difference boost propelled Melbourne Victory up the table. The Victory manager described it as a complete performance from his squad.