Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory battled back to a thrilling win at Wellington Phoenix as Central Coast Mariners climbed to fourth in the A-League table.

Ross McCormack Melbourne City beat Wellington Phoenix to climb above Melbourne Victory, who drew with Central Coast Mariners.

Kosta Barbarouses Western Sydney Wanderers suffered a first defeat in five as Kosta Barbarouses maintained his excellent recent form for Melbourne Victory.

Brisbane Roar Western Sydney can extend their lead atop the A-League when they face Brisbane in a top-of-the-table clash on Friday.

Matthew Jurman A Matthew Jurman own-goal handed Melbourne Victory a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sydney FC in the A-League.

Sydney FC lost their unbeaten status against Melbourne Victory, while Newcastle Jets drew 1-1 with Central Coast Mariners.

Adelaide United Western Sydney Wanderers will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against the in-form Adelaide United in the A-League on Sunday.

Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix will be missing seven players for their A-League showdown with Sydney FC but coach Ernie Merrick is adamant the leaders can deal with the absentees.

The A-League starts on Thursday and Melbourne Victory are favourites to defend their crown.

Archibald Thompson Archie Thompson has announced he will depart Melbourne Victory at the conclusion of their Asian Champions League campaign.