Wellington Phoenix

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.

Melbourne Victory claimed the derby bragging rights with a dramatic last-gasp win over Melbourne City as Sydney FC marched on.

Brisbane Roar Coach-less Brisbane Roar host A-League leaders Perth Glory on Saturday, after unbeaten clubs Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United clash.

Marko Rudan Mark Rudan was handed his first A-League coaching job, taking over at the Wellington Phoenix.

Roly Bonevacia netted twice to help Wellington past Victory, while Jamie Maclaren got a quick-fire hat-trick for Brisbane Roar.

Wellington Phoenix In-form Wellington travel to Brisbane in the pick of the A-League action this weekend, while Tom Rogic debuts for Melbourne Victory.

Newcastle Jets enjoyed a late comeback and goal 20,000 in Australia's top flight against Western Sydney Wanderers, as Sydney FC won again.

Blake Powell Fabio Ferreira, Mitchell Austin and Mickey Neill ensured Central Coast Mariners a 3-1 New Year's Eve win over Wellington Phoenix.