Never before has three competition points been so important. At stake is the 2009/10 Premiership, a berth in the 2011 Asian Champions League, State versus State bragging rights and a psychological edge going into the finals series.

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka said the build up to such a massive match is exciting for the A-League but the Sky Blues are well and truly focused on the task at hand.

"My feeling is a big massive game is coming. It's new for me especially as it is first time in Australia we play against Melbourne in a home game," Lavicka said.

"The regular season is going to the finish, so the last game is massive and exciting for everyone.

"They still have good players and a very good team and a smart coach, but we have true intentions and a big desire to win on Sunday."

Sydney FC claimed a stunning 3-0 win over Melbourne at Etihad Stadium in Round 10 with three goals in the space of five first half minutes - two of which came from Sky Blues striker Mark Bridge who will miss the match with a toe injury - while the sides played out a 0-0 draw at the same ground in Round 19.

The Sky Blues fined tuned preparations with training hit-outs at the SFS on Friday and Macquarie University this morning.

If Sydney FC wins and claims the Premiers Plate, the club will be the first to have had their A-League, W-League and National Youth League sides finish minor premiers during a season.

The Sky Blues return to the SFS for the first time since their 1-0 loss to the Gold Coast on Sunday 17 January.

"Maybe the colour (in some spots) is a little bit brown but I think it's flat which is important for good football, "Lavicka said. "It doesn't matter - we are focusing for our performance."