Wellington Phoenix

Roy O'Donovan Having lost three A-League games in a row, Central Coast Mariners earned a draw against Wellington Phoenix courtesy of Roy O'Donovan's goal.

Frans Thijssen Brisbane Roar coach Frans Thijssen hit out at the A-League's policy of allowing the results of matches to stand if they are abandoned in the second half.

Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory can move top of the A-League on Sunday but will need to improve their record against fellow top-five sides when they visit leaders Wellington Phoenix.

Sydney Sydney FC brought an end to A-League table-toppers Wellington Phoenix's four-match winning run with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Westpac Stadium.

Sydney Rhyan Grant insists Sydney FC are not underestimating cellar-dwelling Western Sydney Wanderers as the two teams prepare to square-off in the Sydney derby on Saturday.

Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix will be missing seven players for their A-League showdown with Sydney FC but coach Ernie Merrick is adamant the leaders can deal with the absentees.

Melbourne Victory Albanian striker Besart Berisha has set the stage for a fierce Melbourne derby after claiming Melbourne Victory are the number one team in the city.

Sydney Sydney will be without Nikola Petkovic and Jacques Faty for Saturday's showdown with rivals Melbourne Victory but coach Graham Arnold is confident he has the quality in depth to deal with the losses.

Sydney Shane Smeltz came off the bench to score twice for Sydney FC as they played out a gripping 3-3 draw with A-League leaders Melbourne Victory at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix missed a chance to regain first place in the A-League, but did close in on the frontrunners after drawing 0-0 away to Melbourne City.