When are the Socceroos playing New Zealand? Australia compete in the 'Ashes' of football

Kieran Francis

When are the Socceroos playing New Zealand? Australia compete in the 'Ashes' of football image

It's been a big international break for the Socceroos with a 1-0 friendly defeat against England to now be followed by a match with New Zealand.

Australia will remain in London for their upcoming game as Graham Arnold's side get much-needed preparation in ahead of next year's Asian Cup.

The Sporting News has all the key times and broadcast details for the clash.

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When is Socceroos vs. New Zealand? 

After playing England on October 14 (AEDT), the Socceroos will next take on New Zealand on Wednesday, October 18 (AEDT).

The two nations will be playing for the New Zealand and Australia Soccer Ashes Trophy.

Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium will host the match.

Kick-off is scheduled for 5:45 am AEDT (7:45 pm local time).

How to watch Socceroos vs. New Zealand: TV channel, live stream

Fans will be able to catch the match between Australia and New Zealand on free-to-air via Channel 10 or through streaming service 10 play.

The broadcast will begin at 5:30 am AEDT, 15 minutes before kick-off at 5:45 am AEDT.

Socceroos squad: Massimo Luongo returns for Australia

Arnold has made a number of notable changes ahead of the Socceroos' two upcoming friendlies.

Luongo headlines the fresh inclusions, with the 31-year-old returning to the national team fold for the first time in four years following strong form in the Championship with Ipswich Town. 

Left-back Jordy Bos is back in the squad after a bout with appendicitis, while right-back Lewis Miller has earned his debut call-up.

In a boost for Australia, midfielder Jackson Irvine has been named after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in the country's previous friendly against Mexico.

Socceroos squad for friendlies vs. England and New Zealand

Goalkeepers

Tom Glover
Andrew Redmayne
Maty Ryan (c)

Defenders

Aziz Behich
Jordan Bos
Cameron Burgess
Alessandro Circati
Milos Degenek
Lewis Miller
Kye Rowles
Harry Souttar
Ryan Strain

Midfielders

Keanu Baccus
Jackson Irvine
Massimo Luongo
Riley McGree
Connor Metcalfe

Forwards

Brandon Borrello
Martin Boyle
Mitch Duke
Craig Goodwin
Awer Mabil
Sam Silvera

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.