Austin will take on Dallas in a Major League Soccer (MLS) clash at the Q2 Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have managed to gain just three points so far and are currently lying at the bottom of the standings.
Austin are winless after their first five MLS games. They will be desperate for a victory in their sixth outing, this time in front of their home crowd. Dallas won their first game of the season against San Jose Earthquakes but have lost three games in a row since. They will be desperate to change their fortunes when they travel to take on Austin.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Austin FC vs FC Dallas kick-off time
| Date: | March 30, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 8.30 pm ET |
| Venue: | Q2 Stadium |
The match will be played at the Q2 Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 8.30pm ET for fans in the US.
How to watch Austin FC vs FC Dallas online - TV channels & live streams
The match will be shown live on Apple TV in the US. Match highlights will be available on the platform after the game and live updates can be found here on GOAL.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Austin FC team news
It is expected that Austin will have defender Julio Cascante and midfielder Dani Pereira available for selection after their recent international duties with Costa Rica and Venezuela, respectively. However, Finnish defender Leo Vaisanen is expected to continue being sidelined due to injury.
Austin predicted XI: Stuver; Gallagher, Cascante, Hedges, Biro; Ring, Pereira; Obrian, Driussi, Finlay; Rubio
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Stuver, Cleveland, Bersano |
| Defenders: | Cascante, Ring, Biro, Gallagher, Kolmanič, Hedges, Hines-Ike, Jimenez, Hafferty |
| Midfielders: | Driussi, Rigoni, Pereira, Wolff, Valencia, Burton, Finlay, Wolff, Burton |
| Forwards: | Zardes, Rubio, Obrian, Fodrey |
FC Dallas team news
Dallas will receive a boost with the return of Liam Fraser from his international commitments with Canada. Nevertheless, they are likely to remain without Alan Velasco and Geovane Jesus, both of whom have yet to feature this season due to injury problems.
Former Real Madrid and Real Sociedad midfielder Asier Illarramendi has been absent for their last two matches and may also be unavailable for the upcoming fixture.
Dallas predicted XI: Paes; Ibeagha, Tafari, Junqua; Twumasi, Fraser, Lletget, Sealy; Ferreira, Musa, Arriola
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Paes, Maurer |
| Defenders: | Tafari, Ibeagha, Korca, Gonzalez, Farfan, Junqua, Parker, Norris, Twumasi, Endeley |
| Midfielders: | Fraser, Delgado, Lletget, Urzua, Pomykal, Ntsabeleng |
| Forwards: | Henry-Scott, Sali, Ansah, Sealy, Arriola, Kamungo, Pondeca, Ferreira, Musa, Mulato |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 27/08/23 | Dallas 1 - 0 Austin | MLS |
| 22/06/23 | Austin 3 - 0 Dallas | MLS |
| 14/05/23 | Austin 0 - 1 Dallas | MLS |
| 24/10/22 | Austin 2 - 1 Dallas | MLS |
| 17/07/22 | Dallas 1 - 1 Austin | MLS |