Holly McNamara scored the winner as Melbourne City came from behind to defeat rivals Melbourne Victory in the Christmas Derby midweek.
This weekend, Victory will attempt to hit back against defending champions Central Coast Mariners. Elsewhere, a bottom-of-the-table clash between Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers is proving must-win for both sides.
Read about the Matildas at Home action over the festive period below.
Melbourne City 2 - 1 Melbourne Victory
Melbourne City jumped into third place on the A-League Women's table after a come-from-behind, 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.
Former City star Rhianna Pollicina scored for Victory in the first half before an own goal, and a Holly McNamara strike from a set piece, lifted City to the three points. The result means that Victory remain top of the table - but City are only five points behind in third, with a full five games in hand.
McNamara and Alexia Apostolakis started for City, while Karly Roestbakken came off the bench in the second half. Bryleeh Henry remains unavailable for City due to injury.
Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers
Date: Saturday, 27 December
Venue: Coopers Stadium
Kickoff: 4.20pm local, 4.50pm AEDT
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
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Adelaide United host the Western Sydney Wanderers in a crucial game for both sides.
The teams currently sit 10th and 11th on the A-League Women's table, with one win and one draw apiece. It means that this game becomes vitally important as both sides look to build the momentum to push them up the ladder towards the back end of the season.
Adriana Taranto will be available for the Reds.
Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory
Date: Saturday, 27 December
Venue: Polytec Stadium
Kickoff: 5pm AEDT
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
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Melbourne Victory will look to bounce back after their midweek derby defeat when they take on defending champions Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.
The two sides have already met this season, when Victory enacted some level of Grand Final revenge with a 1-0 victory. If they can manage the double they will stay top of the table for another week and build momentum into a premiership push into the new year.
For the Mariners part, a win would solidify their top six place - breaking away from the four teams hot on their tail. Isabel Gomez will be available for the Mariners.
Newcastle Jets v Canberra United
Date: Saturday, 27 December
Venue: No.2 Sportsground
Kickoff: 6pm AEDT
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
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The Newcastle Jets host high-flying Canberra United on Saturday as Canberra hope to enact revenge for their opening round defeat.
Both sides can take plenty of positives out of their start to the year, with both sitting in the top six. Canberra turned heads when they defeated Victory, Sydney and City in the span of eight days before a late draw with the Mariners last week kept their undefeated run going. Now on the road, Canberra will have to perform well to overcome a Jets side full of exciting talent and goal scoring threats.
Natasha Prior will be available for the Jets, and one of her main tasks will likely be to contain Canberra United's Michelle Heyman.
Melbourne City v Perth Glory
Date: Sunday, 28 December
Venue: AAMI Park
Kickoff: 4.15pm AEDT
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
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Melbourne City host a Perth Glory side who are high on confidence after consecutive 1-0 victories.
City will hope to continue their rise up the table after their shock loss to Canberra United a fortnight ago. They will take heart in knowing that they still have several games in hand on their competition. Holly McNamara, Alexia Apostolakis and Karly Roestbakken will all be available, with Bryleeh Henry continuing to recover from injury.
The Glory have built well from a sturdy defence in recent weeks. Keeping City out for 90 minutes is always a challenge, but it's one that Glory will back themselves to meet. A win could see them rise as high as third.