Aussies Abroad: Mabil reaches Czech Cup Final, Socceroos to face off across Scotland

With our Socceroos well and truly back into club action after the recent international break, Awer Mabil's AC Sparta Prague reached the Czech Cup Final while several Aussies will face off in Scotland over the long weekend. 

Check out our wrap of all the recent action and preview of what is to come. 

Subway Socceroos

Starting in In Czechia, where Awer Mabil came off the bench in the 78th minute as AC Sparta Prague reached the Czech Cup Final with a 2-0 win over SK Dynamo on Thursday. 

Mabil could be in action for AC Sparta Prague against FK Pardubice on Monday at 3am (AEST).

Although, Mabil was not the only Socceroo to reach a cup final as Denis Genreau was an unused substitute in Toulouse FC's 2-1 French Cup Semi Final win over Annecy on Friday. Toulouse will face Nantes at the end of the month in the Final.

In France's Ligue 1, Genreau could be in action when Toulouse FC host Montpellier on Sunday at 11pm (AEST).

In the Scottish Championship, Dylan McGowan scored a goal in Hamilton's 2-1 win over Raith Rovers on Wednesday. He is likely to feature in Hamilton Academical's match against Cove Rangers on Sunday at 12am (AEST). 

In the Scottish Premiership, Cameron DevlinKye Rowles, Nathaniel Atkinson and Garang Kuol could be in action when Heart of Midlothian face Keanu Baccus and Ryan Strain's St Mirren on Sunday at 12am (AEST).

Hearts suffered their fourth consecutive loss - and their fifth in six games - with last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Kilmarnock.

After looking good for a second third-place finish in succession, Hearts now have a major fight on their hands with Aberdeen moving just one point behind them in the table. St Mirren are also only four points behind. 

Aziz Behich's Dundee United will also be in action against James Jeggo's Hibernian on Sunday at 9pm (AEST). 

Elsewhere in Scotland, Aaron Mooy is expected to return from injury when Celtic face Rangers on Saturday at 9:30pm (AEST).

While Celtic side are nine points clear of the Ibrox club in the title race, Mooy’s big game experience, calmness and composure will be a welcome return. 

Celtic have won two of the three meetings this season across all competitions.

In the Premier League, Harry Souttar is likely to feature when Leicester City host relegation rivals Bournemouth on Sunday at 12am (AEST).

Aston Villa plunged Leicester City deeper into relegation danger with a 2-1 away win in the Premier League on Tuesday after the home side played the last 20 minutes with 10 men and had a stoppage-time penalty ruled out by VAR.

Leicester are now 19th, two points from safety and in desperate need of a victory against a relegation rival. 

And to add to the pressure, Leicester parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers last week as they look to maintain their Premier League status.

In the English Championship, Riley McGree could feature when Middlesbrough host league leaders Burnley on Saturday at 5am (AEST). 

A shock defeat at Huddersfield at the weekend has left Middlesbrough six points adrift of Sheffield United in second, who also have a game in hand on Middlesbrough.

Boro need to get back to winning ways with seven games to go to reignite their hopes of automatic promotion but face a tough task against high flying Burnley.

Bailey Wright could also appear in Rotherham United's tie against Tom Rogic's West Brom on Friday at 10pm (AEST). 

Elsewhere in the Championship, Kenny Dougall could be in action when Blackpool face relegation rivals Cardiff City on Saturday at 12am (AEST).

With just seven games remaining, the Seasiders sit four points adrift of Cardiff  – meaning it’s now or never in their bid to stave off relegation.

dougall arriving for blackpool


In League One, Massimo Luongo could be in line to feature for Ipswich Town FC when they face Wycombe on Saturday at 12am (AEST).

In Premier League 2 Division 1, Alexander Robertson could feature for Manchester City U21 when they face Brighton U21 on Sunday at 10pm (AEST). 

In the Netherlands, Maty Ryan's AZ Alkmaar face Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday at 4am (AEDT). After a loss and a draw,  AZ have slipped to fourth in the Eredivisie, two points off second. 

In Germany, both Connor Metcalfe and Jackson Irvine will be looking to continue their impressive run of form when St Pauli travel to Heidenheim on Sunday at 4am (AEST) in the 2. Bundesliga. 

The Hamburg side are within six points of the promotion places and have not lost a game since 5 November 2022 (AEDT). They will be looking to make it 11 wins in a row against Heidenheim. 

In Serie B, Fran Karacic could feature when Brescia Calcio face Ternana Monday at 11pm (AEST). 

In Belgium, Jason Davidson's KAS Eupen face Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday at 12am (AEST). 

In Norway, Nick D'Agostino is a chance to feature alongside Gianni Stensness when Viking FK kick off their Eliteserien season against Rosenborg on Monday at 10:30pm (AEST). 

After a fantastic start to the season in 2022, Viking struggled through the back half of the season and finished in 11th place in the Eliteserien. They will be hoping for an improved finish this time around. 

Over to Asia, where Thomas Deng's Albirex Niigata face Vissel Kobe on Sunday at 3pm (AEST) in the J1 League. 

Elsewhere in the J1League, Mitch Langerak's Nagoya Grampus face Urawa Reds on Sunday at 4pm (AEST). 

In the J2 League, Mitch Duke is expected to feature for Machida Zelvia when they face Blaublitz Akita on Sunday at 3pm (AEDT). Duke has started every game for Machida so far this season as they sit joint top of the table. He found the back of the net for the first time last weekend in a 1-0 win over Fujieda MYFC.

The K1 League also continues with Harrison Delbridge's Incheon United in action against Jeonbuk on Sunday at 5:30pm (AEST). 

In the Israeli Premier League play-offs, Nikita Rukavytsya could appear for Maccabi Haifa when they face M. Netanya on Sunday at 3am (AEST). 

The MLS season also continues with Milos Degenek expected to feature again for Columbus Crew against DC United on Sunday at 9:30am (AEST). 

Elsewhere in the US, Brad Smith could also be in action when Houston Dynamo FC face LA Galaxy on Sunday at 10:30am (AEST), while Alex Gersbach could feature for Colorado Rapids again when they face Sporting KC on Sunday at 10:30pm (AEST).

Olyroos and Subway Young Socceroos

In the English Championship, goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic is likely to be on the bench when Huddersfield face Blackburn on Monday at 9:30pm (AEST). 

In League One, Caleb Watts could be in action for Morecambe against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday at 12am (AEST).

In League Two, Lachlan Brook could return to action with Crewe Alexandra when they face Barrow on Saturday at 12am (AEST).

In the Professional Development League, Matt Dench could appear for Charlton Athletic U21 when they face Crewe Alexandra U21 on Tuesday at 9pm (AEST). 

In the German 3. Liga, John Iredale could feature again in Germany's 3. Liga when SV Wehen Wiesbaden face VfB Oldenburg on Saturday at 10pm (AEST).  

In the German Regionalliga West, Jacob Italiano is likely to feature for Borussia Mönchengladbach II against ASC Fortuna Köln on Sunday at 10pm (AEST).

In Scotland, Lewis Miller could be in action when Hibernian face Dundee United on Sunday at 9pm (AEST). 

In Premier League 2 Division 1, Cameron Peupion is likely to feature when Brighton & Hove Albion U21 face Manchester City U21 on Sunday at 10pm (AEST). 

In Norway, Patrick Yazbek could appear when Viking FK kick off their Eliteserien season against Rosenborg on Monday at 10:30pm (AEST). 

Dylan Ryan could also be in action in the Eerste Divisie when FC Den Bosch face NAC on Saturday at 4am (AEST). 

More Aussies in Action

  • In Italy's Serie A, Cristian Volpato could feature for AS Roma when they face Torino Sunday at 2:30am (AEST). 
  • In Greece, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos is a chance to feature for PAS Giannina against Atromitos on Sunday at 12am (AEST) in the Super League play-off.
  • In the English Championship, Dean Bouzanis could feature when Reading face Birmingham City on Tuesday at 12am (AEST). 
  • In League One, Cameron Burgess could play when Ipswich Town FC face Wycombe on Saturday at 12am (AEST). 
  • Elsewhere in League One, goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer could be in action for Charlton Athletic against Bristol Rovers on Saturday at 12am (AEST).
  • In League Two, Tete Yengi could feature again for Northampton Town when they face Newport County on Friday at 12am (AEST). 
  • In Scotland, Mark Birighitti is likely to be in goal for Dundee United when they face Hibernian on Sunday at 9pm (AEST).
  • In the J2 League, Stefan Mauk is likely to be in action when Fagiano Okayama face Fujieda MYFC on Saturday at 3pm (AEST).
  • In the K1 League, Alex Grant could be in action when Pohang Steelers face Gwangju on Saturday at 8pm (AEST).
  • Elsewhere in the K1 League, Lachlan Jackson could be in action for Suwon Samsung Bluewings against Ulsan on Saturday at 3pm (AEST). 
  • Aaron Calver's Gangwon also face Jeju on Sunday at 8pm (AEST).
  • Elsewhere in the K2 League, Patrick Flottmann could feature for Seongnam FC when they face Jeonnam Dragons on Saturday at 7:30pm (AEST).