It was a bumper month of football across 10 Play, with countless of spectacular moments.
It is now time to take stock and review the very best of what October had to offer in the football world.
Check out some of the links below to the major events that took place over the course of October.
Subway Socceroos: Popovic's reign gets off to the perfect start
Tony Popovic made his debut in the Socceroos dugout as they came up against China in Adelaide at the beginning of October.
The new man in charge is responsible with turning around the Socceroos' fortunes who came into the clash with the solitary point to their name after their first two World Cup Qualifiers.
Following on from that clash in Adelaide, Popovic's men travelled to Saitama for one of the most challenging matches.
The Blue Samurai have had an absolutely lethal start to the latest set of qualifiers, putting seven unanswered goals past China before knocking off Bahrain 5-0.
The Socceroos' record against their hosts also did not make for pretty reading with their last win arriving all the way back in 2009.
With the odds stacked against them, see how the Green and Gold performed in front over 60,000 supporters in Saitama.
Subway Socceroos: Important Links
CommBank Matildas: Kyra Cooney-Cross scores stunning strike
The CommBank Matildas first matches back since the Olympics gave fans something to cheer about as they played out a draw with Switzerland before Tom Sermanni oversaw a first win over Germany in 19 years!
Catch up with all the action from the Switzerland vs CommBank Matildas match below:
- Switzerland vs Matildas: Full Match Replay
- Switzerland vs Matildas: Mini Match
- Switzerland vs Matildas: Highlights
Matildas: Important Links
The Matildas then crossed the border to take on Germany in Duisburg.
They were soundly beaten by the Germans at the Olympics which may have been their source of inspiration as Kyra Cooney Cross' first goal in Matildas colours stole the show on what was legendary striker Alexandra Popp's farewell match.
- Germany vs Matildas: Full Match Replay
- Germany vs Matildas: Mini Match
- Germany vs Matildas: Highlights
Isuzu UTE A-League is up and running
The 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League season is well and truly back. There's a new team in the competition in Auckland FC who have enjoyed a bright start under Steve Corica with back-to-back wins to start their campaign.
Throughout October, we were spoilt for choice across Saturday's 10 Bold fixtures with an enthralling Sydney Derby to start the season before a pulsating Melbourne Derby followed the weekend after.
Catch up with all the best moments from the opening rounds on 10 Play below.
Isuzu UTE A-League: Important Links
- 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Fixtures
- Isuzu UTE A-League: Full Match Replays
- Isuzu UTE A-League: Highlights
- Alex Tobin Medal Hub
- The Weekly Kick-Off
- Football Tonight: Presented by Ninja
AFC Champions League Two: Sydney FC on the road in the Philippines and Japan
Sydney FC's Asian Champions League Two (ACL Two) campaign continued throughout October with two group stage matches which saw them travel to Manila and Hiroshima.
First up, they met FC Kaya Iloilo in the Philippines where they were treated to treacherous conditions with a waterlogged pitch.
Kaya FC-Iloilo vs Sydney FC: Full Match Replay
Kaya FC-Iloilo vs Sydney FC: Highlights
They went behind early but were able reverse the score line in their favour on this occasion.
Next up, they had a date with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in Japan. Sanfrecce have been a force to reckon with in the J. League this season and played a full strength side for the visit of the Sky Blues.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Sydney FC: Full Match Replay
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Sydney FC: Highlights
Important Links: AFC Champions League Two
- 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two Fixtures
- Preview: 2024/25 AFC Champions League Two
- How to Watch the AFC Champions League Two on 10 Play
- AFC Champions League Two Hub
Roshn Saudi League: Heavyweights go Toe-to Toe
There were plenty of blockbuster matches to look back on throughout October with Al Ahli facing off against Al Hilal while Al Qadsiah vs Al Ittihad was another fixture which did not fail to disappoint.
Plus, there is also the Weekly RSL Recap Show which provides all the highlights from every round of the RSL. Stream every episode live and free on 10 Play.
Relive all the action so far from the 2024/25 RSL season
- RSL Recap MW1
- RSL Recap MW2
- RSL Recap MW3
- RSL Recap MW4
- RSL Recap MW5
- RSL Recap MW6
- RSL Recap MW7
- RSL Recap MW8
Football Tonight Presented by Ninja
Starting at 4:30pm AEDT, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+ takes you from pre-game buzz to final whistle celebrations, plus, we’ve got a shiny new studio show for you to enjoy in between matches, Football Tonight Presented by Ninja from 7pm to 7:30pm AEDT.
This is where football legends and self-proclaimed tragic fans break down the world of football with guests, banter, and plenty of laughs.
Football Tonight Presented by Ninja: 10 Play Hub
The Weekly Kick-Off Arrives on 10 Play
The Weekly Kick-Off is the missing link in the Football media landscape, regular highly credentialled opinion on the Australian game.
Available Wednesday evenings first on 10 Play and Paramount+ from 5pm AEDT (broadcast on 10 Bold at 10:30pm). The Weekly Kick-Off will cover A-League's, Socceroos, Matildas, Asian Champions Leagues and all things Australian Football.
With regular appearances from Paramount Football's team of experts, viewers will get the latest news and opinion from the best analysts in the business.
Tune in for the best of the A-Leagues, leading opinion on the Matildas and Socceroos and a look ahead to all the football coming up across your weekend.
Weekly Kick Off Hub on 10 Play
Stream Wednesday nights from 5pm AEDT on 10 Play
