A-League review: Are Perth the real deal? What about Adelaide, City?
Surprise side Perth have a six-game win streak, but are they the real deal? Here's the good, bad and ugly from the latest action in the A-League.
2019 Schedule
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Melbourne City FCMBC025/112:30 AM
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2019 Schedule
8-2-4, 2nd in Australian A-League
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- WESWES127/10FT2Melbourne City FCMBC
- Melbourne City FCMBC32/11FT2WELWEL
- Melbourne City FCMBC38/11FT1CCMCCM
- BRIBRI416/11FT3Melbourne City FCMBC
- WSFCWSFC222/11FT3Melbourne City FCMBC
- Melbourne City FCMBC06/12FT3PERPER
- NEWNEW014/12FT4Melbourne City FCMBC
- Melbourne City FCMBC120/12FT2MBVMBV
- SYDSYD228/12FT1Melbourne City FCMBC
- Melbourne City FCMBC33/1FT2WESWES
- BRIBRI210/1FT2Melbourne City FCMBC
- Melbourne City FCMBC218/1FT0NEWNEW
- Melbourne City FCMBC025/1h:mm a z, US/Eastern0PERPER
W-League review: Melbourne City shine again; Victory are becoming Dowie FC
It's been 500 minutes since Melbourne City last conceded a goal, while Victory captain Natasha Dowie enjoyed a fine W-League weekend.
Melbourne City consolidate second spot with Jets win
Craig Noone handed the home side the lead in the eighth minute before Jamie Maclaren converted a penalty in the 63rd.
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.
Atkinson rocket salvages draw for Melbourne City
Banned Olyroo Nathaniel Atkinson's right-foot thunderbolt has helped Melbourne City secure a 2-2 A-League draw against Brisbane Roar.
W-League review: Good news for Melbourne clubs but Brisbane toil
Both Melbourne teams impressed but the bushfires in Australia have started to impact. Samantha Lewis wraps up a wild festive period in the W-League.
Maclaren double helps Melbourne City past Western United in A League thriller
Melbourne City bolstered their hold on second place in the A-League, with Jamie Maclaren scoring a brace to beat Western United 3-2.
Brillante denies 'cultural issue' at Melbourne City
Melbourne City have lost their three biggest games this season but midfielder Josh Brillante denies there is a soft underbelly to the A-League club.
W-League review: Goalkeepers shine, Wanderers reach #PeakDub
Is it really #PeakDub if we don't have a choreographed goal celebration? Samantha Lewis wraps up a wild festive period in the W-League.
Sydney FC nine clear after Barbarouses settles A League thriller
A classy finish from Kosta Barbarouses gave a 10-man Sydney FC a 2-1 home win over Melbourne City in a thrilling top of the table encounter.
Brillante's evolution in Melbourne City's midfield
Josh Brillante won everything he could in Australia with Sydney FC. So why has joining Melbourne City been his greatest challenge?
W-League review: Cooney-Cross stars as Wanderers claim Sydney bragging rights
After helping the Wanderers bury Sydney FC, it's time to talk about Kyra Cooney-Cross. PLUS: Two gifs for Christmas. It's ESPN's W-League review.
Toivonen brace wins Melbourne derby for Victory
Melbourne Victory kickstarted their A-League season and claimed Melbourne derby bragging rights with a 2-1 win over Melbourne City at AAMI Park.
W-League review: Melbourne City playing like title contenders
Melbourne City and their crew of Matildas are top of the comp and looking ominous. PLUS: What were the Glory thinking? It's ESPN's W-League review.
Luna brace as Melbourne City thrash Jets
Melbourne City wasted little time bouncing back from last week's shock A-League loss to Perth by routing a hapless Newcastle 4-0.
A-League needs promotion and relegation - Jamieson
Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson says the A-League has to introduce a promotion and relegation system if the competition is to prosper.
W-League review: Brisbane get first win thanks to the Gorry Waddle
Brisbane get their first victory of the season with the help of some dark arts but Perth remain winless as they sink to the bottom of the W-League.
Fornaroli the hero as Perth beat Melbourne
Bruno Fornaroli was the hero against his former club, as Perth jumped off the bottom of the A-League table with a 3-0 win over Melbourne City.
W-League review: Hamilton makes history
Kristen Hamilton's emergence as a goal machine is one reason why a lack of big attendances is so surprising. It's ESPN's W-League weekend review.
Kruse kickstarts Victory season on return
Robbie Kruse proved the hero as Melbourne Victory kickstarted their ailing A-League season with a crucial 1-0 win over Perth Glory at AAMI Park.
Man City group worth $4.8 billion after 10% sale
The owner of Manchester City has sold a $500 million stake to private equity firm Silver Lake, valuing Abu Dhabi-controlled CFG at $4.8 billion.
W-League review: Dumont's early contender for game of the season
A goalkeeping master-class, some off-field blunders, and why VAR might actually be good for the competition. It's ESPN's W-League weekend review.
Maclaren wins it for Melbourne in A-League classic
An injury-time goal from Jamie Maclaren fired Melbourne City to a stunning 3-2 A-League win over Western Sydney.
2019-20 A Lge Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | +17 | 34 |
| Melbourne City FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +7 | 26 |
| Perth Glory | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +13 | 24 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | +3 | 21 |
| Western United | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | +2 | 20 |
| Adelaide United | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | -1 | 18 |
| Brisbane Roar | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 16 |
| Melbourne Victory | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 15 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -7 | 14 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 13 |
| Newcastle Jets | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -17 | 9 |
2019-20 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference73rd
Goals Scored292nd
Assists221st
Goals Conceded229th