Wellington Phoenix

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.

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

Clayton Zane Newcastle Jets coach Clayton Zane has challenged the attitude of his players after Sunday afternoon's 3-2 loss to the Wellington Phoenix at Hunter Stadium.

Ola Toivonen The bragging rights in the City Derby went to Melbourne Victory as they overcame Sydney FC on home soil.

Brisbane Roar kept their recent revival on track by battling to a 2-2 draw at Wellington, while Perth Glory held off Melbourne Victory.

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.

Ernie Merrick Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has spoken of his side's changed mentality after overcoming Newcastle 3-2 to move into the top six on the Hyundai A-League ladder for the first time this season.

Markus Babbel Big-name arrivals and new coaches are set to make for an intriguing A-League campaign.

Melbourne City David Villa looks set to make his A-League debut when Melbourne City face Sydney in the opening round.

Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United will meet in Round 17 of the 2013-14 A-League season at Westpac Stadium on Saturday, February 1 at 5.30pm AEDT (7.30pm local time).