A-League returns: What you missed, what to look for, what to expect
The A-League is back after a 4-month hiatus. What went on in the interim? How will a condensed season work? Here's what you need to get up to speed.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
11-5-8, 4th in Australian A-League
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A-League to restart Friday after 4-month hiatus
The FFA has confirmed that the A-League will resume on Friday after a 4-month hiatus, with three Melbourne teams in quarantine at a hub in Sydney.
A-League adopts 'NSW Hub model' to end season
The remainder of the A-League season will play out mainly in NSW because of government travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Robbie Fowler parts ways with Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar have confirmed that Robbie Fowler will no longer coach the A-League side.
A-League clubs back in training ahead of restart
A-League team will return to training this week after players agreed to a pay-cut but a broadcast deal has yet to be finalised.
Fowler defends decision to coach in A-League
Robbie Fowler believes his decision to move to Australia was a gamble that paid off and that his Roar side would've been A-League title contenders.
A-League set for August 1 restart - sources
Details are yet to be confirmed, but the hub model is thought be the preferred option, with Sydney the front-runner to host the remaining fixtures.
Palace, West Ham postpone Australian tour
The inaugural Queensland Champions Cup featuring Crystal Palace and West Ham United scheduled for July has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
McDonald strikes for 1-0 win over Newcastle
Veteran forward Scott McDonald has continued his run of goalscoring form for Brisbane who have claimed a 1-0 A-League win over Newcastle.
A-League to finish season in Sydney, Melbourne
A condensed A-League season looks set to play out almost entirely in Sydney and Melbourne under a revamped schedule that is close to finalisation.
A-League soldiers on in the face of coronavirus, but at what cost?
Australia's A-League remains one of the few top-tier competitions in the world still in play. Why? Ante Jukic recaps a bizarre weekend of football.
Brisbane win as A-League continues amid virus
Australia's top league continued amid the coronavirus outbreak, as Brisbane beat Central Coast.
A League Review: Melbourne Victory feeling Kruse's absence
Melbourne Victory's chances of playing finals football this season are effectively over, with a Robbie Kruse-sized hole in attack yet to be filled.
Roar open gap in chase for A-League finals
Brisbane duo Scott McDonald and Jay O'Shea opened their accounts in an impressive 3-1 A-League victory over Western Sydney Wanderers.
Palace, West Ham to play Brisbane in July tourney
Crystal Palace and West Ham United have been confirmed as opponents for the Brisbane Roar in the inaugural Queensland Champions Cup in July.
City beat Roar to go second in A-League
Melbourne City claimed outright second place on the A-League table with a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park.
Brisbane break Perth hearts with late equaliser
Brisbane Roar underlined their reputation as the A-League's comeback kids by denying Perth Glory once again with another late equaliser on Saturday.
Muratovic gives Roar victory over Western United
Brisbane Roar's A-League resurgence rolled on as Robbie Fowler's side beating Western United 1-0 at Ballarat's Mars Stadium on Sunday.
Brisbane Roar captain Tom Aldred lifts team to win over Adelaide United
A maiden A-League goal to Brisbane captain Tom Aldred lifted his team to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Adelaide United.
Sydney beat 10-man Roar to go 13 clear at top
Sydney FC further established themselves as the A-League's best with a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar on Friday night.
Roar sneak past Mariners through Miller own goal
Brisbane moved into the top-six and held on to their 17-match undefeated A-League record against Central Coast with a tense 1-0 win in Gosford.
Brisbane Roar overcome Phoenix through Wenzel-Halls goal
Young gun Dylan Wenzel-Halls came off the bench to secure the Brisbane Roar a 1-0 A-League win over Wellington Phoenix.
A-League midseason review: Sydney, Melbourne City lead the pack
The A-League season has reached its halfway point, and Sydney FC has seemingly emerged the strongest side with Melbourne City the most intriguing.
W-League review: Simon's recovery a boost for City and Matildas
Melbourne City's reinvigoration has coincided with Kyah Simon's gradual return to fitness and form. Samantha Lewis wraps up the W-League weekend.
Fornaroli strikes again as Perth beat Adelaide
Bruno Fornaroli has continued his sizzling form to help lift Perth to a 3-0 A-League victory over Adelaide United at HBF Park.
2019-20 A Lge Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC | 23 | 16 | 3 | 4 | +25 | 51 |
| Melbourne City FC | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | +10 | 43 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | +8 | 40 |
| Brisbane Roar | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | +1 | 38 |
| Perth Glory | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | +11 | 34 |
| Adelaide United | 24 | 11 | 1 | 12 | -5 | 34 |
| Newcastle Jets | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | -11 | 31 |
| Western United | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | +6 | 30 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 30 |
| Melbourne Victory | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -14 | 20 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 5 | 3 | 18 | -29 | 18 |
2019-20 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference16th
Goals Scored279th
Assists19Tied-8th
Goals Conceded262nd