The top six finals places have been locked in after a pulsating final weekend of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men season, with the Premiers’ Plate to be decided in the final game of the season.
Sydney FC has locked in a home Elimination Final after an emphatic 7-1 victory over Perth Glory at Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The impressive victory led by braces from Robert Mak and Joe Lolley sees the Sky Blues move up to fourth place and earns them hosting rights for a cut-throat Elimination Final against Macarthur FC on Saturday, 4 May at Allianz Stadium.
Melbourne City has also clinched sixth spot to set up a mouth-watering Melbourne derby in the other Elimination Final. Needing all three points against Western United to move back into the top six, City went ahead with a first half goal from Jamie Maclaren, which would end up being enough to secure the win and a trip to the finals series.
The first Melbourne Derby final in nine years will be held at 5:00pm AEST on Sunday, 5 May at AAMI Park.
Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2024 Finals Series: The fixtures
Week 1: Elimination Finals
- Saturday 4 May: Sydney FC (4) vs Macarthur FC (5), Allianz Stadium, 7:45pm AEST
- Sunday 5 May: Melbourne Victory (3) vs Melbourne City FC (6), AAMI Park, 5:00pm AEST
Week 2: Semi Finals (Leg 1), Friday 10 May – Sunday 12 May
Note with the Premiers’ Plate and the top two spots still to be decided, the below shows indicative opponents. The team who finishes first after the regular season will play the lowest placed Elimination Final winner.
- Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Central Coast Mariners/ Wellington Phoenix
- Highest Placed Elimination Final Winner vs Central Coast Mariners/ Wellington Phoenix
Week 3: Semi Finals (Leg 2)
Note with the Premiers’ Plate and the top two spots still to be decided, the below shows indicative opponents. These dates and venues are locked in however. The team who finishes first after the regular season will play the lowest placed Elimination Final winner.
- Saturday 18 May: Wellington Phoenix vs Highest / Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner, Sky Stadium, 4:30pm (AEST) / 6:30pm (NZST)
- Saturday 18 May: Central Coast Mariners vs Highest / Lowest Placed Elimination Final Winner, Industree Group Stadium, 7:45pm (AEST)
Week 4: Grand Final, Saturday 25 May
- Highest ranked Semi Final Winner vs Lowest ranked Semi Final Winner
The Premiers’ Plate will be decided in the final game of the season, after the top two sides – Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix – recorded victories over the weekend to extend the regular season drama into May.
The Mariners moved to within a point of claiming the Premiers’ Plate after a hard fought 3-1 victory over the Newcastle Jets. With the scores level heading into the last ten minutes, a wonder strike from midfielder Harrison Steele and a close range finish from Ryan Edmonson sealed the three points.
The Mariners now only need to draw their final game of the season this Wednesday against Adelaide United to seal the Premiers’ Plate.
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Defeat for Central Coast Mariners on Wednesday will see the Phoenix collect the Premiers’ Plate – their first ever piece of silverware. Despite the loss, other results across the weekend sees the Bulls finish in fifth place and a spot in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men Finals Series for the first time since the 2020-21 season.
The Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2024 Finals Series kicks off next weekend with two Elimination Finals, with the winners facing Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix in two-legged Semi Finals for the right to play off in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2024 Grand Final on Saturday 25 May, 2024.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets for both Elimination Finals will go on sale at 9:00am AEST on Monday 29 April for home and away club members, followed by the general public on sale at 9:00am AEST on Tuesday 30 April via www.ticketek.com.au
Tickets for both Semi Final second legs will go on sale at 9:00am AEST/ 11:00am NZT on Monday 29 April for home team club members, with general public tickets going on sale at 9:00am AEST on Tuesday 7 May for the Central Coast Mariners home Semi Final and on Thursday 2 May at 11:00am AEST/ 1:00pm NZT for the Wellington Phoenix home Semi Final.
Tickets for both the Semi Finals and Elimination Finals will be available via www.ticketek.com.au with Kids tickets from $15, Adults from $25, and Families from $50.
How do I watch the Finals Series?
The Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2024 Elimination Finals will be telecast live on 10 Bold and streamed exclusively on 10 Play and Paramount+.
The ladder heading into the final match
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Difference | Points |
| 1. Wellington Phoenix | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 53 |
| 2. Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 52 |
| 3. Melbourne Victory | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 42 |
| 4. Sydney FC | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 41 |
| 5. Macarthur FC | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | -3 | 41 |
| 6. Melbourne City | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 39 |
| 7. Western Sydney Wanderers | 27 | 11 | 4 | 12 | -4 | 37 |
