Wellington Phoenix

A Melbourne Derby between rivals Victory and City headlines round one of the A-League after the 2018-19 draw was confirmed.

Wellington Phoenix An inspired second half has seen the Wellington Phoenix hammer reigning A-League champions the Central Coast Mariners 4-1 on Friday night in Gosford.

Timothy Cahill Melbourne City lost a contentious derby to Melbourne Victory, while there were A-League wins for Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers.

Kosta Barbarouses Kosta Barbarouses will return to the Wellington Phoenix at the end of the season.

Alex Jones Alex Jones will return to Birmingham City after his loan deal to Wellington Phoenix was rejected by FIFA.

Harry Kewell is set to return from injury as Melbourne Heart look for their first win of the campaign against Western Sydney on Friday.

Defending A-League champions Sydney FC edged a five-goal thriller, while Newcastle Jets were denied a win in the last minute by Perth Glory.

A goalless draw at Wellington Phoenix put Brisbane Roar a point ahead of Western Sydney Wanderers at the A-League summit.

Perth Glory Perth Glory remain top of the A-League after a hard-fought 2-1 win over spirited strugglers Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday.

It is now 20 unbeaten for A-League leaders Sydney FC after a 3-1 defeat of Wellington Phoenix.