The ‘Summer of Football’ is always a major feature of the Hyundai A-League season and in 2017/18 it’s even bigger!
CONFIRMED: Hyundai A-League season draw
GUIDE: Club-by-club early season fixtures
As the weather heats up around Australia, so will the action on the pitch with an incredible 25 games over 25 days between December 21 and January 14.
There’s no better way to celebrate the festive period than a calendar jam-packed with football and A-League fans are in for a treat from Rounds 12-16.
All 25 matches could have a huge bearing on how your club is positioned heading into the second half of the season, with a few standout clashes to look out for.
SUMMER OF FOOTBALL FEATURE MATCHES
Round 12 – Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, Saturday December 23
Round 12 – Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium, Boxing Day
Round 13 – Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix at Central Coast Stadium, New Year’s Eve
Round 13 – Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City at ANZ Stadium, New Year’s Day
Round 15 – Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC at Suncorp Stadium, Monday, January 8
Round 15 – Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners at McDonald Jones Stadium, Tuesday, January 9
Round 16 – Adelaide United v Sydney FC at Coopers Stadium, Sunday January 14
So there’s plenty to look forward to during the Hyundai A-League this summer.
As temperatures rise, so will the intensity on the pitch. The Summer of Football begins on Thursday, December 21.