A League

Sydney Sydney FC are in the box seat to cement a spot in the A-League finals with the regular season coming to an end over the weekend.

Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney missed the chance to close the gap on Brisbane Roar at the top of the A-League with a 0-0 draw at Wellington on Sunday.

Kevin Muscat Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat has talked down the potential impact of some considerable upheaval at the Central Coast Mariners as the two teams prepare to meet on Saturday evening.

Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix finally recorded their first victory of the season on Sunday, beating Sydney FC 1-0 at Westpac Stadium.

Marc Janko Rivals Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC meet in the A-League's showpiece - the grand final - on Sunday.

Melbourne City David Villa made an immediate impact on the A-League with a goal on debut to help Melbourne City grab a 1-1 draw at Sydney FC on Saturday.

Western Sydney are top of the A-League on goal difference after a draw with Melbourne Victory, while Brisbane Roar were comfortable winners.

Nick Montgomery Newcastle Jets are looking like prime wooden spoon candidates after their defeat to Central Coast Mariners.

Matthew Špiranović Surgery on Australia international Matthew Spiranovic's injured ankle has been labelled a success by his club coach.

Andrew Nabbout scored a stunning equaliser but Newcastle Jets had to settle for a point against Western Sydney Wanderers.