Football Australia is proud to announce the CommBank Junior Matildas will take centre stage in Gosford this November as part of the inaugural ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Week 2025, playing a curtain raiser ahead of the CommBank Matildas’ match against New Zealand.
The CommBank Junior Matildas will face off against Thailand’s U16 Women’s National Team in a friendly match on 28 November 2025 at polytec Stadium, Gosford. The match will also be broadcast live on Paramount+.
This fixture follows an earlier clash between the two sides on 25 November at Wanderers Football Park in Sydney, and forms part of a broader initiative to strengthen regional ties and promote youth development in women’s football.
These matches are a key highlight of ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Week 2025, a landmark celebration supported by the Australian Government through DFAT and the ASEAN-Australian Centre, in a partnership with the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). The week-long program will also feature the ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Development Seminar, held from 26 to 30 November in Sydney.
The Seminar will bring together representatives from each ASEAN Member Association, including Heads of Women’s Football Development and Women’s Competitions Managers, to collaborate on advancing the women’s game across southeast Asia. Key objectives include:
- Building capacity in women’s football development
- Promoting gender equality and participation at all levels
- Strengthening regional partnerships
- Fostering cultural exchange and leadership
- Reflecting on the legacy of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
- Exploring future opportunities including the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Participants will also attend the double header in Gosford on 28 November, further reinforcing the spirit of regional unity and shared progress.
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong:
"The Albanese Government is proud to be backing in Australia's young athletes in this week's inaugural ASEAN-Australia Women's Football week, ahead of hosting next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup.
"Through the ASEAN-Australia Centre's support, Australia is bolstering our sporting ties across Southeast Asia and supporting the next generation of Matildas."
Quotes attributable to Football Australia Interim Chief Executive officer, Heather Garriock:
“ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Week is a celebration of the power of football to unite, inspire and elevate women across our region. It’s about creating opportunities, building connections, and championing the next generation of female leaders in the game.
“We’re thrilled to host the CommBank Junior Matildas and Thailand in what promises to be a showcase of emerging talent. Playing ahead of the CommBank Matildas in Gosford is a special moment for these young athletes, and a powerful symbol of the pathway we’re building for women in football.
“We are proud to be part of the ASEAN football family, and we’re excited to welcome our ASEAN colleagues to Australia for a week of learning, connection and collaboration. There’s much we can learn from one another, and we look forward to working together to continue driving progress and strengthening the women’s game across our region.”
Quote attributable to Head of the ASEAN-Australia Centre, Fiona Hoggart:
“ASEAN-Australia Football week is a powerful reminder of sport’s ability to unite communities.
“Women’s football is not just a game, it’s building friendships and strengthening ties across Southeast Asia.
“Through this ASEAN-Australia Centre grant, aligned with Australia’s Sports Diplomacy Strategy 2032+, we’re partnering with the ASEAN Football Federation to create real opportunities for women in sport and foster collaboration, understanding, and shared prosperity across the region.”
ASEAN-Australia Women’s Football Week 2025 marks a significant milestone in Football Australia’s commitment to regional engagement and the global growth of the women’s game.
CommBank Junior Matildas vs Thailand U16 match details
Match one
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 7pm AEDT
Venue: Wanderers Football Park, Sydney
Broadcast: Football Australia YouTube channel
Match two
Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Time: 4pm AEDT
Venue: polytec Stadium, Gosford
Broadcast: Live on Paramount+
