A top-of-the-table Melbourne Derby headlines another blockbuster weekend of A-League Women’s action.
Read our preview of all of the action below.
Western United v Western Sydney Wanderers
Date: Friday, 31 January
Kickoff: 7pm AEDT
Venue: Ironbark Fields, Tarneit
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Ticketek
Western United host bottom-of-the-table Westen Sydney Wanderers looking for revenge after their defeat earlier in the season.
Last time out, the Wanderers defeated Western United 5-1 in a win that remains their only one of the season. Based on current form it is difficult to see that scoreline repeating itself this time. However, the Wanderers showed some great signs against Melbourne City – if they can be clinical in front of goal, anything can happen.
Chloe Logarzo and Chloe Lincoln will be available for Western United.
Sydney FC v Adelaide United
Date: Friday, 31 January
Kickoff: 7pm AEDT
Venue: Leichhardt Oval
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Ticketek
Sydney FC have never dropped points to Adelaide United at home in the entire history of the competition. The Reds will be looking to change that on Friday evening.
Adelaide currently sit in third, on an unbeaten run and notching up some impressive wins along the way. Sydney, meanwhile, are 11th, with only two wins to their name. They will be hoping that history can help them across the line as they begin to enter last chance saloon territory to catch up to the top six.
Matilda McNamara will be available for Adelaide United.
Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets
Date: Saturday, 1 February
Kickoff: 4.50pm AEDT
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Ticketek
The first F3 Derby of the season sees the Central Coast Mariners hosting the Newcastle Jets.
The Mariners need to pick up three points to see them remain in the top six going into the next round. Meanwhile, the Jets are searching for any points in what has been a luckless season so far – and a win against their biggest rivals would be a great place to start.
Jessika Nash will be available for the Mariners while Tash Prior misses out after a concerning collision last week.
Canberra United v Perth Glory
Date: Saturday, 1 February
Kickoff: 5pm AEDT
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
Tickets: TicketSearch
Canberra United host a Perth Glory high off a dramatic late victory last week.
Canberra have been in good form as of late, and will be disappointed to have not walked away with three points last week. They will hope that the home crowd support can help them overcome a Glory team who have shown that they can compete with the best on their day.
Michelle Heyman will be available for Canberra.
Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory
Date: Saturday, 1 February
Kickoff: 6pm AEDT
Venue: ctrl:cyber Pitch
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Ticketbooth
Every Melbourne Derby is special, but this one is huge – first place and undefeated Melbourne City take on a Melbourne Victory side only two points behind them.
City have been relentless this season, undefeated after a remarkable 13 matches. Their Melbourne rivals have been hot on their tail, however. With both sides the only teams in the competition with eight wins, it is sure to be a hotly contested and fierce match up.
Laura Hughes, Karly Roestbakken, Leah Davidson and Holly McNamara will all be available for City. Bryleeh Henry remains unavailable due to concussion protocols.
Alex Chidiac and Emily Gielnik will be available for Victory.
Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix
Date: Sunday, 2 February
Kickoff: 5pm AEDT
Venue: Perry Park
Broadcast: 10Play and Paramount+
Tickets: Ticketek
The Brisbane Roar will be looking to bounce back from three consecutive defeats at home against a Wellington Phoenix side pushing for a top-six place.
The Roar still remain in fourth, and remain the best-attacking side in the competition. However, they will need to shore up their midfield and defense after a disappointing loss to Perth last week.
Tameka Yallop will be available for the Roar, while Sharn Freier misses out due to an ankle injury picked up against the Glory.