Wellington Phoenix

Matt Simon and Avraam Papadopoulos were sent off following an ugly clash in Sydney FC's 3-1 win over Brisbane Roar.

Football Federation Australia postponed an A-League game due to damage caused to Westpac Stadium after powerful earthquakes in New Zealand.

Brendan Hamill With the regular A-League season reaching its concluding stages, Western Sydney Wanderers claimed a timely win over Wellington Phoenix.

Saturday's A-League matches included an extraordinary win for Adelaide United over Brisbane Roar, while Perth Glory beat Wellington Phoenix.

Elimination final weekend in the A-League sees Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix favourites to advance.

Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory will be forced to make at least one change for their A-League clash with cellar-dwellers Western Sydney Wanderers in Parramatta on Friday.

A 3-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners ensured Melbourne Victory secured the A-League's Premiers' Plate in style.

Adelaide United Melbourne Victory's A-League title credentials face a test with a trip to Adelaide, while the Sydney derby takes centre stage on Saturday.

Sydney FC extended their A-League advantage to seven points after Newcastle Jets suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at home to Wellington Phoenix.

Newcastle United Premier League sides Newcastle and West Ham will visit New Zealand for pre-season matches ahead of the 2014-15 campaign.