Adelaide United

Nick Fitzgerald A-League leaders Adelaide United were beaten for the first time since November by Nick Fitzgerald's first Melbourne City goal.

Western Sydney Wanderers will open the 2015-16 A-League season against Brisbane Roar, while champions Melbourne Victory travel to Adelaide.

Johan Absalonsen Stefan Mauk scored against his former club as Melbourne City came from a goal down to draw with Adelaide United.

Milos Ninkovic scored a fifth goal in nine A-League games to help Sydney FC beat Newcastle Jets 2-0 and go six points clear at the top.

Adelaide United Adelaide United and Sydney FC will meet in a round 24 A-League fixture at Coopers Stadium on Friday March 21.

Wellington Phoenix A surging Wellington Phoenix held on to claim a 2-1 victory against Adelaide United that has them knocking on the door of the A-League top six.

One month out from the A-League season's scheduled start, FFA chief David Gallop said there may be a delay due to an ongoing dispute.

Sydney Alessandro Del Piero's Sydney FC kick off the A-League season with a clash at home against the Newcastle Jets on Friday.

A last-gasp penalty spared Newcastle Jets' blushes, as they defeated Adelaide United to keep the pressure on A-League leaders Sydney FC.

Pablo Sanchez fired Adelaide United to their first A-League win of the season against Perth Glory.