Newcastle Jets

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

Adam Taggart First-half goals from Diego Castro and Adam Taggart gave Perth Glory the chance of fighting for an A-League finals place next weekend.

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

Mark Bridge Western Sydney Wanderers will enter 2016 as the A-League's leaders after getting back to winning ways against the Newcastle Jets.

Roy O'Donovan Brisbane Roar had lost five straight A-League games but avoided making it six in a row by drawing 2-2 with Newcastle Jets on Wednesday.

Sydney Sydney FC's title credentials will face a big test on Saturday as Frank Farina's men travel to their A-League graveyard in Brisbane.

Johnny Koutroumbis, Jason Hoffman, Ben Kantarovski and Steven Ugarkovic all scored as Newcastle Jets thumped Western Sydney Wanderers.

Ernie Merrick Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick conceded his team can no longer make the finals following their horror 5-0 loss to the Newcastle Jets at Hunter Stadium.

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