Central Coast Mariners

Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Victory in a top-of-the-table A-League clash on Saturday, while Adelaide and Sydney meet in a key battle.

A Melbourne Derby between rivals Victory and City headlines round one of the A-League after the 2018-19 draw was confirmed.

Wellington Phoenix An inspired second half has seen the Wellington Phoenix hammer reigning A-League champions the Central Coast Mariners 4-1 on Friday night in Gosford.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory have returned to the A-League winner's circle, and in doing so joined Central Coast on 27 points on the ladder, after a come from behind 3-1 win over the Mariners on Saturday evening in Gosford.

Adelaide United Adelaide United ended their two-month winless spell with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.

Ernie Merrick Wellington coach Ernie Merrick says a half-time tactical change was a key element that helped the Phoenix to a 4-1 triumph over a Central Coast Mariners outfit who were listless in the second half on Friday evening.

Adelaide United Adelaide United and Sydney resumed their A-League season in style with thumping wins over Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners.

Carlos Hernández Wellington Phoenix playmaker Carlos Hernandez is set to return from injury for their clash with the Central Coast Mariners on January 12.

Central Coast Mariners Mile Sterjovski's quickfire brace saw Central Coast Mariners come from behind to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in the AFC Champions League.

Harry Kewell is set to return from injury as Melbourne Heart look for their first win of the campaign against Western Sydney on Friday.