Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar ceded second place in the A-League to Adelaide United, who chalked up a dominant 3-0 win as Melbourne Victory and Sydney drew.

Adelaide United were beaten comfortably at home by Melbourne Victory after Newcastle Jets won a five-goal thriller against Brisbane Roar.

Manny Muscat's late goal ended Melbourne City's lean spell and prevented Newcastle Jets from keeping pacesetters Sydney FC under pressure.

Western Sydney Wanderers Holders Western Sydney Wanderers are on the brink of elimination from the AFC Champions League following Tuesday's 2-1 home loss to Kashima Antlers.

Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners could seal second position in the A-League table when they make the trip to Perth on Saturday.

Adam Taggart continued his superb form in front of goal as Perth Glory dealt a blow to Melbourne Victory's hopes of catching Sydney FC.

Gamba Osaka They may have opened their AFC Champions League campaign with consecutive defeats but Gamba Osaka's Takashi Usami is still dreaming of leading the side to a second title.

Melbourne Victory played out a pulsating 3-3 draw against Wellington Phoenix, while Central Coast Mariners made it four points in a week.

Brisbane Roar Western Sydney Wanderers host Brisbane Roar in Round 26 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Pirtek Stadium on Saturday April 5 at 7.45pm AEDT.

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