The Matildas and New Zealand will do battle in the first of two friendles on Friday night in Queensland.
With the two nations hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup together, they have agreed to face off in a two-game series.
Australia haven't played competitively since January 30 when they were knocked out of the AFC Women's Asian Cup at the quarter-final stage by South Korea.
New Zealand, meanwhile, took part in the SheBelieves Cup in February where they lost two and drew one of their three games.
Matildas vs New Zealand match details
| Game | Broadcast options | Venue | Date | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia vs New Zealand | 10 Bold, 10Play, Paramount+ | Queensland Country Bank Stadium | Friday, April 8 | 7.45pm |
The Matildas will be hoping to bounce back on home soil after their AFC Women's Asian Cup disappointment earlier this year.
Despite winning all three of their group games, Australia stumbled in their first knockout match of the tournament and suffered a 1-0 loss against South Korea.
With the World Cup on the horizon, Tony Gustavsson's side will be hoping to iron out their issues quickly.
New Zealand were most recently in action at the SheBelieves Cup where they were beaten by Iceland and the United States before holding the Czech Republic to a 0-0 draw.
The Football Ferns currently sit 22nd in FIFA's world rankings and were ranked as high as 16th in 2013.
The Matildas, meanwhile, have dropped to 12th in the rankings having been fourth in 2017.
How to watch Matildas vs New Zealand in Australia
Network 10 boast the broadcast rights to Matildas friendlies in Australia with matches to be shown on television via 10 Bold.
The game can also be streamed online via 10 Play or Paramount Plus.
Full Matildas squad & team news
| Name | Club | Name | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Arnold | West Ham | Ellie Carpenter | Lyon |
| Steph Catley | Arsenal | Alex Chidiac | Melbourne Victory |
| Caitlin Foord | Arsenal | Mary Fowler | Montpellier |
| Emily Gielnik | Aston Villa | Katrina Gorry | Brisbane Roar/Vittsjo GIK |
| Charlotte Grant | FC Rosengard | Allana Kennedy | Manchester City |
| Sam Kerr | Chelsea | Aivi Luik | Pomigliano |
| Courtney Nevin | Melbourne Victory | Clare Polkinghorne | Vittsjo GIK |
| Hayley Raso | Manchester City | Remy Siemsen | Sydney FC |
| Kyah Simon | Tottenham | Emily van Egmond | San Diego Wave |
| Cortnee Vine | Sydney FC | Clare Wheeler | Fortuna Hjorring |
| Lydia Williams | Arsenal | Tameka Yallop | West Ham |
Alex Chidiac was a late addition to the squad after replacing Kyra Cooney-Cross.
Katrina Gorry also returns to the team after having a baby last year.
Sam Kerr was a late arrival in camp but coach Tony Gustavsson has declared she will play some part in the match.
New Zealand full squad
Lily Alfeld, Victoria Esson, Erin Nayler, Elizabeth Anton, Katie Bowen, Claudia Bunge, Anna Green, Meikayla Moore, Ali Riley, Rebekah Stott, Ashleigh Ward, Olivia Chance, Daisy Cleverley, Betsy Hassett, Grace Jale, Ria Percival, Malia Steinmetz, Ava Collins, Jacqui Hand, Gabi Rennie, Emma Rolston, Paige Satchell, Hannah Wilkinson.
Jacqui Hand was withdrawn from the squad on April 7 after testing positive for COVID-19. No replacement was named.
Matildas vs New Zealand past results
| Result | Date | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| Australia 2-1 New Zealand | July 21, 2021 | Olympics |
| Australia 2-0 New Zealand | February 28, 2019 | Cup of Nations |
| Australia 1-1 New Zealand | June 7, 2016 | Friendly |
| Australia 2-0 New Zealand | June 4, 2016 | Friendly |
| New Zealand 2-3 Australia | February 12, 2015 | Friendly |
