The Hyundai A-League 2015 Finals Series, presented by Foxtel, is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the 10 year history of the competition with the prospect of a Melbourne Derby and a number of significant rivalry matches (Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United and Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar) within the many combinations and permutations that exist.
The thrilling final round of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 Season culminated in Melbourne Victory being awarded the Premiers Plate for the third time in the competitions history after they staved off a late challenge from Sydney FC who defeated Wellington Phoenix in the penultimate match of the season. On Saturday night Adelaide United confirmed third place in the league with an emphatic 4-1 victory over fellow finalists Melbourne City FC who finished in fifth spot. Brisbane Roar FC started the final round off with a 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets to claim sixth place only a point adrift of Melbourne City FC.
Hyundai A-League 2015 Finals Series, presented by Foxtel
Elimination Finals
Adelaide United (3rd) v Brisbane Roar FC (6th)
7:00pm local (7:30pm AEST), Friday 1 May 2015
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Member on sale Monday 27 April 9am to 7pm
Football Family on sale Monday 27 April, 8pm to Tuesday 28 April, 12pm
General Public on sale Tuesday 28 April, 1pm
(All on sale times in ACST)
Wellington Phoenix (4th) v Melbourne City FC (5th)
7:00pm local (5:00pm AEST), Sunday 3 May 2015
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Member on sale Tuesday 28 April 9am to 4pm
Football Family on sale Tuesday 28 April, 8pm to Wednesday 29 April, 12pm
General Public on sale Wednesday 29 April, 1pm
(All on sale times in NZST)
Semi Finals
Melbourne Victory (1st) v Lowest placed winner from the Elimination Finals
Date: TBC
Venue: TBC
· If Melbourne Victory play Melbourne City FC, the match will be played at Etihad Stadium on Friday 8 May 2015. Kick-off 7.30pm (AEST)
· If Melbourne Victory play Wellington Phoenix or Brisbane Roar FC, the match will be played at AAMI Park on Sunday 10 May. Kick-off is 5.00pm (AEST)
Member on sale Monday 4 May 9am to 6pm
Football Family on sale Monday 4 May, 7pm to Tuesday 5 May, 12pm
General Public on sale Tuesday 5 May, 1pm
(All on sale times in AEST)
Sydney FC (2nd) v Highest placed winner from the Elimination Finals
7:30pm (AEST), Saturday 9 May 2015
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Member on sale Monday 27 April 9am to 4pm
Football Family on sale Monday 27 April, 8pm to Tuesday 28 April, 12pm
General Public on sale Tuesday 28 April, 1pm
(All on sale times in AEST)