A-League Match Preview: This weekend’s key matchups & predictions

The Ninja A-League gets underway this weekend and aleagues.com.au has everything you need to know ahead of Round 1 of the 2025-26 campaign.

Read on for a game-by-game preview ahead of Round 1.

*Bye: Wellington Phoenix

Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory

Friday, October 31 – Wanderers Football Park – 7:00pm AEDT

2024-25 position
Western Sydney Wanderers: 12th
Perth Glory: 10th

Broadcast details: Paramount+ and 10

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory via aleagues.com.au‘s comprehensive match preview below.

Saturday, November 1 – Leichhardt Oval – 2:15pm AEDT

2024-25 position
Sydney FC: 8th
Melbourne City: 1st (Semi-Final)

Broadcast details: Paramount+, 10, 10 Drama

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Sydney FC v Melbourne City via aleagues.com.au‘s comprehensive match preview below.

Saturday, November 1 – Spencer Park – 5:00pm AEDT

2024-25 position
Brisbane Roar: 7th
Melbourne Victory: 2nd (Runners-up)

Broadcast details: Paramount+ and 10

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory via aleagues.com.au‘s comprehensive match preview below.

Sunday, November 2 – polytec Stadium – 2:15pm AEDT

2024-25 position
Central Coast Mariners: 4th (Champions)
Adelaide United: 3rd (Semi-final)

Broadcast details: Paramount+ and 10

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United via aleagues.com.au‘s comprehensive match preview below.

Sunday, November 2 – McKellar Park – 4:00pm AEDT

2024-25 position
Canberra United: 5th
Newcastle Jets: 11th

Broadcast details: Paramount+ and 10

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Canberra United v Newcastle Jets via aleagues.com.au‘s comprehensive match preview below.