47th season of top-tier soccer league in Australia
Football league season
The2024–25 A-League Men , known as theIsuzu UTE A-League for sponsorship reasons, was the 48th season of national level men'ssoccer in Australia , and the 20th since the establishment of thecompetition as the A-League in 2004.Central Coast Mariners were the defending premiers and champions.
The 2024–25 A-League Men season saw the league's average attendance increase for the third consecutive season, the first time this has occurred since2013–14 .
Stadiums and locations [ edit ] Thirteen clubs are participating in the 2024–25 season. This is an increase from the previous years afterAuckland FC joined the league.
Note: Table lists in alphabetical order. Club City Home ground Capacity Adelaide United Adelaide Coopers Stadium 16,500 Auckland FC Auckland Go Media Stadium 25,000 Brisbane Roar Brisbane Suncorp Stadium 52,500 Central Coast Mariners Gosford Industree Group Stadium 20,059 Macarthur FC Sydney Campbelltown Sports Stadium 17,500[ 1] Melbourne City Melbourne AAMI Park 30,050 Melbourne Victory Melbourne AAMI Park 30,050 Newcastle Jets Newcastle McDonald Jones Stadium 30,000 Perth Glory Perth HBF Park 20,500 Sydney FC Sydney Allianz Stadium 42,500[ 2] Wellington Phoenix Wellington Sky Stadium 34,500 Western Sydney Wanderers Sydney CommBank Stadium 30,000 Western United Melbourne Ironbark Fields 5,000 AAMI Park [ 3] 30,050
The following do not fill a Visa position:1 Those players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained Australian citizenship (or New Zealand citizenship, in the case ofAuckland FC and/orWellington Phoenix );[ 56] 2 Australian citizens (or New Zealand citizens, in the case ofAuckland FC and/orWellington Phoenix ) who have chosen to represent another national team;3 Injury replacement players, or National team replacement players;4 Guest players (eligible to play a maximum of fourteen games)
The regular season is made up of a full home-and-away 24-match schedule for each club, plus three byes and two extra rounds (including theUnite Round ), for a total of 26 matches played. The top six qualify for a finals series.
Source:
A-Leagues Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.
[ 57] (C) Champions
Notes:
Fixtures and results [ edit ] Source:
Aleagues.com.au Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.
Attendance: 16,399
Referee: Adam Kersey
Auckland FC 0–2 Melbourne Victory Report
Melbourne Victory won 2–1 on aggregate.
Attendance: 7,691
Referee: Adam Kersey
Melbourne City won 4–1 on aggregate.
Regular season statistics [ edit ] As of end of regular season [ 58] Key (H) Home team (A) Away team
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Retrieved6 July 2022 .^ "Western United returns to AAMI Park for blockbuster Derbies" .Western United . 28 October 2024.^ "Kitto appointed new Adelaide United captain" .Adelaide United . 29 September 2023.^ "Reds unveil majestic home kit for 2022/23" .Adelaide United . 26 August 2022.^ "Reds and Flinders University extend partnership for further two years" .Adelaide United . 25 August 2022.^ "CG FinTech Announced as Front-of-Shirt Sponsor for Adelaide United Men's ISUZU-UTE A-League Away Shirt for 2024/25 Season" .Adelaide United . 29 October 2024.^ "Sakai Appointed New Auckland FC Captain; Two Vice Captains Named" .Auckland FC . 15 October 2024.^ Sacha Pisani (14 March 2024)."Historic day for A-Leagues as new Auckland team reveals name, logo and inaugural jersey" .A-Leagues . ^ "Auckland FC announce Japanese International Hiroki Sakai" .The New Zealand Herald . 25 July 2024.The club also used the announcement to debut a new front of shirt sponsor with Anchor becoming the club's first major commercial partner. ^ "Three overseas imports bring quality and Experience to Auckland FC" .Auckland FC . 17 September 2024.Also unveiled today was our new away white away kit featuring new front of shirt sponsor, Go Media ^ Brisbane Roar [@brisbaneroar] (12 October 2024)."Jay O'Shea © We're delighted to confirm that Jay O'Shea has been appointed as our club captain ahead of the 2024/25 season" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter .^ "Brisbane Roar Announces Apparel Partnership with Cikers Australia" .Brisbane Roar . 5 July 2024.^ "OutKast join Brisbane Roar as new major sponsor" .Brisbane Roar . 20 August 2023.^ "Trent Sainsbury named Central Coast Mariners Isuzu UTE A-League captain" . Central Coast Mariners . 14 September 2024.^ "Central Coast Mariners announce club record apparel partnership with Cikers Australia alongside launch of 2023 Australia Cup kit" .Central Coast Mariners . 20 July 2023.^ "polytec to Feature as Front of Shirt Sponsor for A-League Men's Team for Next Five Years" .Central Coast Mariners . 23 August 2023.^ Macarthur FC [@mfcbulls] (23 February 2025)."No one better 🤝 Luke Brattan has been named Bulls captain for the remainder of the 2024/25 season!" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter .^ "Macarthur FC continue their Apparel Partnership for the Next Three Years" .Macarthur FC . 12 September 2024.^ "Macarthur FC Announces SipEnergy as Major Partner" .Macarthur FC . 30 August 2024. Retrieved30 August 2024 .^ "Aziz Behich named Men's Captain" .Melbourne City . 19 July 2024.^ "Manchester City replaces Nike with Puma in kit deal" .BBC News . 28 February 2019.^a b "Kit drop: City launch 2022/23 range" .Melbourne City . 14 September 2022.^ "Melbourne Victory announce Men and Women's captains" .Melbourne Victory . 11 October 2023.^ "Victory joins forces with Macron" .Melbourne Victory . 30 July 2021.^ "Melbourne Victory lands Turkish Airlines as its new Principal Partner" .Melbourne Victory . 4 March 2024.^ "Kosta Grozos announced as Newcastle Jets A-League Men's Captain" .Newcastle Jets . 14 October 2024.^ "Newcastle Jets extend partnership with Legend Sportswear" .Newcastle Jets . 12 July 2023.^ "Newcastle Jets announce Brydens Lawyers as 2024/25 Major Partner and Official Legal Partner" .Newcastle Jets . 26 September 2024.^ Morgan, Gareth (15 October 2024)."Taggart, Dalton and Zogg to lead Glory in 2024/25 A-Leagues season" .Perth Glory . ^ Morgan, Gareth (15 January 2021)."Glory confirms four-year extension to Macron partnership" .Perth Glory . ^ Morgan, Gareth (15 March 2024)."La Vida Homes confirmed as Glory's new Principal Partner" .Perth Glory . ^ "Rhyan Grant named Sydney FC's 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men's Captain" .Sydney FC . 29 July 2024.^ "Sydney FC Unveil Under Armour 2024–25 Home And Away Kits" .Sydney FC . 16 September 2024.^ "Sydney FC announce five year principal partnership with Macquarie University" .Sydney FC . 6 October 2023.^ Rollo, Phillip (9 October 2022)."Wellington Phoenix captain's injury 'every footballer's worst nightmare' " .Stuff . ^ "Paladin to keep kitting out the Nix" .Wellington Phoenix . 2 August 2022.^a b "Entelar Group joins OPPO as the club's biggest supporters" .Wellington Phoenix . 28 August 2024.^ Dodd, James (14 October 2024)."Key Wanderers starting role 'up for grabs' after major injury blow ahead of Sydney Derby" .A-Leagues .Thomas, who was appointed Wanderers captain following the departure of Brazilian defender Marcelo.... ^ "Three stripes for three years: Wanderers announce three-year partnership with Adidas" .Western Sydney Wanderers . 4 July 2023.^ "Voltaren sign two-year Co-Major Partnership extension" .Western Sydney Wanderers . 16 September 2021.^ "Turner Freeman Lawyers extend partnership for next three seasons" .Western Sydney Wanderers . 30 September 2022.^ Hughes, Nick (10 October 2024)."Ben Garuccio named historic Western United captain for 2024/25" .Western United . ^a b Hughes, Nick (26 September 2024)."Western United launches iconic 2024/25 kits" .Western United . ^ Burgess, Michael (20 December 2023)."Auckland A-League football club: Steve Corica set to be announced as inaugural men's coach" .The New Zealand Herald . ^ Clarke, George (15 May 2024)."Aurelio Vidmar secures permanent Melbourne City deal" .The Canberra Times . ^ Harrington, Anna (16 May 2024)."Marko Rudan quits as Western Sydney Wanderers ALM coach" .The Canberra Times . ^ "Stajcic appointed Wanderers head coach" .Western Sydney Wanderers . 25 June 2024. Retrieved25 June 2024 .^ "Tony Popovic departs Melbourne Victory" .Melbourne Victory . 12 June 2024.^ "Melbourne Victory appoints Patrick Kisnorbo as A-League Men's Head Coach" .Melbourne Victory . 25 June 2024.^ Morgan, Gareth (25 June 2024)."ALM Head Coach Stajcic parts company with club" .Perth Glory . ^ "Perth Glory set to unveil David Zdrilic as new manager after Sydney FC let him leave to pursue opportunities" .The West Australian . 28 June 2024. Retrieved28 June 2024 .^ sknaus (17 December 2024)."Kisnorbo departs Melbourne Victory" .Melbourne Victory . Retrieved17 December 2024 . ^ "Patrick Kisnorbo's next destination confirmed after Melbourne Victory exit: Details" .A Leagues . 23 December 2024. Retrieved25 December 2024 .^ "A-League Men's Head Coach Update" .Melbourne Victory . 31 January 2025.^ "A-League Collective Bargaining Agreement – 2008/9 – 2012/13" (PDF) . Australian Professional Footballers' Football Association. Archived fromthe original (PDF) on 4 February 2014. Retrieved9 October 2013 .^ "Ladder change reverts as A-Leagues confirms updated rules & regulations for season 2024-25" .A-Leagues . 17 October 2024.^ "Player Statistics (Goals)" .Ultimate A-League . Retrieved6 April 2025 .^ Comito, Matt (8 November 2024)."Magnificent Milanovic! Hat-trick hero inspires Wanderers to drought-breaking home win" .A-Leagues . Retrieved8 November 2024 . ^ Comito, Matt (8 January 2025)."Joe Lolley moves past ADP with first A-Leagues hat-trick as Sydney FC deal Perth another defeat" .A-Leagues . Retrieved8 January 2025 . ^ Dodd, James (11 January 2025)."Sensational Segecic scores hat-trick off the bench as Sydney FC see off the Mariners" .A-Leagues . Retrieved11 January 2025 . ^ Voerman, Andrew (22 February 2025)."Auckland FC 'best team in New Zealand' after six-goal derby rout of Wellington Phoenix" .Stuff . Retrieved23 February 2025 . ^ Pine, Jason [@pineynz] (25 February 2025)."Neyder Moreno's 2nd goal for AFC against WPX on Saturday has now been credited to Logan Rogerson. So Rogerson gets Auckland FC's first hat-trick" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Chadwick, Justin (4 April 2025)."Jakolis scores ALM hat-trick as Bulls crush Roar 5–1" .The Queenslander . ^ sachapisani (9 May 2025)."Next stop, Semi-Finals: Record-breaking hat-trick headlines Western United's historic night" .A-Leagues . Retrieved9 May 2025 . ^ "Player Statistics (Clean sheets)" .Ultimate A-League . Retrieved14 January 2025 .^ Comito, Matt (27 May 2025)."Nicolas Milanovic wins Johnny Warren Medal after breakout campaign with the Wanderers" .A-Leagues . ^a b c d e f g h "The complete honour roll: Full list of winners from Dolan Warren Awards 2025" .A-Leagues . 27 May 2025.^ Comito, Matt (27 May 2025)."Steve Corica named Coach of the Year after remarkable first season at Auckland FC" .A-Leagues . ^ Pisani, Sacha (29 May 2025)."Adam Kersey named Referee of the Year for 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season" .A-Leagues . ^ "Alagich Vidmar 2024/25 Aurelio Vidmar Medal: Ethan Alagich" .Adelaide United . 14 May 2025.^ "A Knight of Celebration for Auckland FC" .Auckland FC . 8 May 2025.^ "Brisbane Roar 2024/25 End of Season Awards Wrap: Yallop & O'Shea claim club's highest honours" .Brisbane Roar . 18 May 2025.^ Central Coast Mariners [@CCMariners] (5 May 2025)."An outstanding second season on the Coast to secure the Mariners Medal 🏅 Congratulations, Doka! 👏" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter .^ "22-year-old Kealey Adamson takes out the Macarthur Medal to cap off a stellar season 🐮🎖️👏" .A-Leagues . 6 May 2025 – viaInstagram .^ "PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Trewin and Otto take out top honours" .Melbourne City . 2 June 2025.^ "Kayla Morrison and Jordi Valadon crowned 2025 Victory medallists" .Melbourne Victory . 7 June 2025.^ "Sophie Hoban and Thomas Aquilina claim top awards" .Newcastle Jets . 10 May 2025.^ Morgan, Gareth (5 May 2025)."Taggart and Dalton scoop major honours at MGP Awards Night" .Perth Glory . ^ "Stars Tobin And Segecic Take Out Top Awards" .Sydney FC . 4 June 2025.^ "Longo and Barbarouses claim supreme honours" .Wellington Phoenix . 6 May 2025.^ "Your 2025 Wanderers Medal Winners" .Western Sydney Wanderers . 7 May 2025 – viaFacebook .^ Western United [@wufcofficial] (20 May 2025)."Dominant, irrepressible and top class from start to finish 👏 Angus Thurgate, our 2024/25 @aleaguemen Player of the Season 🥇" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter .^ "Five Grand Finalists named as PFA announces 2024-25 A-League Men Team of the Season" .Professional Footballers Australia . 29 May 2025.
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