A-League

After more than 18 months in charge, Paul Okon quit as Central Coast Mariners head coach.

Besart Berisha Besart Berisha starred with a hat-trick in Melbourne Victory's comfortable win over Central Coast Mariners.

Sydney FC's wobbles continued with a 2-1 loss at home to Brisbane Roar, while challengers Newcastle Jets beat Wellington Phoenix 1-0.

Kevin Muscat Kevin Muscat – who was out of contract at the end of the 2017-18 campaign – has re-signed as Melbourne Victory head coach.

Newcastle Jets claimed derby bragging rights after a remarkable 10-goal game at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, as Melbourne City lost.

Michael Jakobsen Late drama supplied by former Mariners star Matt Simon allowed Sydney FC to avoid an upset at Central Coast, as Melbourne City also won.

Kosta Barbarouses Western Sydney Wanderers suffered a first defeat in five as Kosta Barbarouses maintained his excellent recent form for Melbourne Victory.

Brett Holman Brisbane Roar survived two comebacks from Perth Glory to claim a win that lifts them above their opponents in the A-League.

Jason Hoffman Jason Hoffman's 11th-minute goal proved to be the winner as Newcastle Jets defeated Brisbane Roar to close the gap on Sydney FC.

Ross McCormack Patricio Rodriguez marked his Newcastle Jets debut with a goal, while Ross McCormack hit another brace for Melbourne City in the A-League.