Sydney

Adam Le Fondre's scoring touch deserted him on Saturday and Sydney FC could not hold on for a scrappy win at Newcastle Jets.

Markus Babbel Markus Babbel saw red after Western Sydney Wanderers' bid to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Sydney FC fell foul of a contentious VAR call.

Adam Le Fondre Paulo Retre provided a goal and an assist as Sydney FC earned a 3-0 A-League win away to Melbourne City.

Adam Le Fondre Sydney began the new A-League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Adelaide United, the 2017-18 premiers rescued by debutant Adam Le Fondre.

Alex Brosque Central Coast Mariners could not recover from Kalifa Cisse's red card as they surrendered a lead to lose 5-2 at Sydney FC.

Deivson da Silva Stars last season, Adrian Mierzejewski and Bobo are leaving A-League premiers Sydney FC for China and Turkey respectively.

Tobias Mikkelsen Tobias Mikkelsen and Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored late on to secure Brisbane Roar a shock 2-1 A-League win over high-flying Sydney on Friday.

Adam Le Fondre Sydney FC's first A-League game at Leichhardt Oval proved to be a frustrating one as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Central Coast Mariners.

A-League

After beating Melbourne City 3-1, Sydney have a commanding eight-point lead over Newcastle Jets in the A-League.