A League Review: Out-of-place Nabbout epitomises Victory struggles
Round 20 of the A-League season is in the books and we take a look at the good, the bad and, of course, the ugly from the week.
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2019 Schedule
4-5-9, 9th in Australian A-League
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Melbourne Victory salvage draw at Newcastle Jets
Newcastle's habit of conceding goals early in halves came back to bite them as Melbourne Victory fought back to draw 1-1 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Melbourne Victory beaten by FC Seoul
Melbourne Victory return to Australia empty-handed following their first ACL away trip after losing 1-0 to South Korean side Seoul FC.
Toivonen spot on as Victory win in Champions League
Melbourne Victory started their AFC Champions League campaign with a 1-0 win over Chiangrai United at AAMI Park.
City dent Victory's finals hopes after derby win
Melbourne City claimed A-League derby bragging rights and struck a hammer blow to Melbourne Victory's finals hopes with a 2-1 win at AAMI Park.
D'Agostino heroics earn Glory late draw
Nicholas D'Agostino followed up his Olyroos heroics with another brilliant display to help Perth Glory to a 2-2 draw against Melbourne Victory.
Nabbout strike sends Victory into CL playoff
An Andrew Nabbout goal secured a memorable win for Melbourne Victory over Japanese Kashima Antlers to send them into the Champions League playoff.
Leaders Sydney sweep past Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC consolidated their hold on top spot in the A-League with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
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.
Adelaide beat Victory to end losing streak
Adelaide United ended a run of four consecutive defeats with hard-fought 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium.
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.
Melbourne Victory right to fire Marco Kurz, but should never have hired him
The idea that Marco Kurz's personality and tactical plan would seamlessly transfer to Melbourne Victory was frankly naïve.
Melbourne Victory sack Kurz after 13 games - reports
Melbourne Victory have reportedly sacked coach Marco Kurz just 13 games into his tenure at the traditional A-League powerhouse.
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.
Mariners grab dramatic late win over Victory
Central Coast have come back for a thrilling, drama-filled 3-2 A-League win over Melbourne Victory in Gosford.
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.
Victory thrash Jets as Kruse stars
A Robbie Kruse masterclass helped Melbourne Victory to a 4-0 thumping of Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park.
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.
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.
Why Victory isn't getting the best out of Kruse and Toivonen
Victory's season hinges on the partnership between Robbie Kruse and Ola Toivonen. Both are playing well right now, so why aren't Melbourne winning?
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.
Dobras sent off as Victory and Phoenix play out draw
Ten-man Melbourne Victory played out a spiteful 0-0 draw with Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.
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.
Berisha sends Victory to the bottom of the table
Besart Berisha's heroics helped snap Western United's three-game losing streak in a 3-1 victory over his former A-League club Melbourne Victory.
2019-20 A Lge Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC | 16 | 14 | 1 | 1 | +24 | 43 |
| Perth Glory | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | +15 | 30 |
| Melbourne City FC | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 30 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | +5 | 30 |
| Adelaide United | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 27 |
| Brisbane Roar | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | -2 | 26 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 21 |
| Western United | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | -2 | 21 |
| Melbourne Victory | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -6 | 17 |
| Newcastle Jets | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -17 | 15 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | -20 | 13 |
2019-20 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference-69th
Goals Scored218th
Assists14Tied-7th
Goals Conceded27Tied-7th