[3] This transformation was driven by the rapid growth of football's popularity in the club's region, one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.

[14] Around 10,128 fans were in attendance that day as Macarthur won 1–0 over Western Sydney Wanderers after Mark Milligan scored the only goal from a free kick taken by Beñat.

[21] Carl Robinson, who made his managerial start in the first meeting against Macarthur,[22] was sacked by Western Sydney Wanderers in January 2022.

[25] In their next and seventh league meeting, Western Sydney Wanderers won for a second time at home, with another 4–0 victory; Brandon Borrello scored the opening goal before Macarthur's Craig Noone was sent off – all within six minutes of the match.

[28][29] In early-2020, Matthew Jurman was four-months under contract with Western Sydney Wanderers before interests surfaced from overseas and other domestic clubs.

[30] Jurman eventually moved on to have spells with Greek club Xanthi and Newcastle Jets,[31] before signing for Macarthur in June 2023.

[36][37] Macarthur was reportedly offering multi-year contract, with an increased based salary, including a possible coaching role at the club if he was to retire.