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Auckland FC won the 2025/26 A-League title. The 2026/27 season starts on Friday 16 October 2026 with the Sydney Derby. Fixtures, results, ladder and our guide to betting the A-League.
🏆 2025-26 Champions: Auckland FC
Auckland FC are the 2025-26 A-League Men champions after a 1-0 Grand Final win over Sydney FC on 24 May 2026. Full report: A-League Grand Final 2026 Result Recap. MVP: Juan Mata wins the Johnny Warren Medal.
The 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season is complete, with Auckland FC crowned champions. Attention now turns to 2026/27, which kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 with the Sydney Derby at Allianz Stadium and runs across 28 matchweeks. On this page, you will find all the A-League fixtures, latest results, and the current season ladder, along with our expert guide to betting on the A-League in Australia.
The 2025/26 season ran from 17 October 2025 to the Grand Final on 23 May 2026, where Auckland FC beat Sydney FC 1-0 at Go Media Stadium to take their first title. The 2026/27 season starts on Friday 16 October 2026 and runs across 28 matchweeks. After Western United were placed into conditional hibernation by Football Australia, 12 clubs contest the title, with Auckland FC defending it.
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2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League Season Overview
The 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s competition is the 21st season since the league’s rebrand from the National Soccer League in 2004. For our wider soccer coverage including EPL, Champions League and World Cup markets, visit our soccer tips hub. The competition features 12 clubs. In 2025-26 each team played 26 home-and-away matches and the top six progressed to the finals series; the 2026/27 season runs across 28 matchweeks.
| Key Date (2025-26) | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 October 2025 | Season Kick-Off (Round 1) |
| May 2026 | Finals Series Begins (1-3 May) |
| 23-24 May 2026 | Grand Final |
| 26 rounds | Regular Season Match Days |
| 12 clubs | Competing for the Championship |
A-League Ladder: 2025-26 Final Standings
Newcastle Jets took the Premiers’ Plate in 2025-26, finishing five points clear on 48. Adelaide United edged Auckland FC into second on goal difference, and Auckland went on to win the Grand Final from third. This is the final table after all 26 rounds. For the latest table see our A-League hub.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 39 | +16 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 36 | +10 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 33 | +11 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 25 | +8 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | -7 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 21 |
Ladder correct as of Round 22, 2025-26. Top six qualify for the finals series. For the live ladder, visit aleagues.com.au.
A-League Fixtures 2026-27
All 156 regular-season fixtures with the confirmed date, kickoff time and venue. Times are AEDT and can move, so confirm on the day. Each club plays 26 matches across the 28 matchweeks. For our tips each matchweek, see the A-League round-by-round predictions.
| MW | Date | Time (AEDT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 16 Oct | 8:00 PM | Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Allianz Stadium |
| 1 | Sat 17 Oct | 1:00 PM | Auckland FC v Melbourne City | Go Media Stadium |
| 1 | Sat 17 Oct | 5:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Perth Glory | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 1 | Sat 17 Oct | 7:40 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets | Polytec Stadium |
| 1 | Sun 18 Oct | 11:00 AM | Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory | Hnry Stadium |
| 1 | Tue 15 Dec | 7:30 PM | Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar | Coopers Stadium |
| 2 | Fri 23 Oct | 8:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2 | Sat 24 Oct | 5:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Macarthur FC | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 2 | Sat 24 Oct | 5:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Auckland FC | CommBank Stadium |
| 2 | Sat 24 Oct | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | AAMI Park |
| 2 | Sun 25 Oct | 1:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners | Hnry Stadium |
| 2 | Sun 25 Oct | 3:00 PM | Sydney FC v Adelaide United | Allianz Stadium |
| 3 | Fri 30 Oct | 8:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Auckland FC | Suncorp Stadium |
| 3 | Sat 31 Oct | 3:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 3 | Sat 31 Oct | 5:00 PM | Melbourne City v Sydney FC | AAMI Park |
| 3 | Sat 31 Oct | 7:40 PM | Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 3 | Sun 1 Nov | 3:00 PM | Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park |
| 3 | Sun 1 Nov | 7:00 PM | Perth Glory v Adelaide United | HBF Park |
| 4 | Fri 6 Nov | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners | Allianz Stadium |
| 4 | Sat 7 Nov | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix | Go Media Stadium |
| 4 | Sat 7 Nov | 7:40 PM | Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers | AAMI Park |
| 4 | Sat 7 Nov | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets | HBF Park |
| 4 | Sun 8 Nov | 3:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Brisbane Roar | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 4 | Sun 8 Nov | 5:00 PM | Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory | Coopers Stadium |
| 5 | Fri 20 Nov | 7:40 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United | CommBank Stadium |
| 5 | Sat 21 Nov | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory | Go Media Stadium |
| 5 | Sat 21 Nov | 5:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory | Polytec Stadium |
| 5 | Sat 21 Nov | 7:40 PM | Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC | Kayo Stadium |
| 5 | Sun 22 Nov | 1:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Macarthur FC | Hnry Stadium |
| 6 | Fri 27 Nov | 7:40 PM | Macarthur FC v Melbourne City | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 6 | Sat 28 Nov | 7:40 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Auckland FC | Polytec Stadium |
| 6 | Sun 29 Nov | 1:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Adelaide United | Hnry Stadium |
| 7 | Sat 5 Dec | 7:40 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory | CommBank Stadium |
| 7 | Sun 6 Dec | 5:00 PM | Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium |
| 8 | Fri 11 Dec | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Macarthur FC | Coopers Stadium |
| 8 | Fri 11 Dec | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Melbourne City | HBF Park |
| 8 | Sat 12 Dec | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Sydney FC | Go Media Stadium |
| 8 | Sat 12 Dec | 5:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar | Polytec Stadium |
| 8 | Sat 12 Dec | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park |
| 8 | Sun 13 Dec | 5:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix | CommBank Stadium |
| 9 | Fri 18 Dec | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Perth Glory | Allianz Stadium |
| 9 | Sat 19 Dec | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC | Hnry Stadium |
| 9 | Sat 19 Dec | 5:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers | Kayo Stadium |
| 9 | Sat 19 Dec | 7:40 PM | Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park |
| 9 | Sun 20 Dec | 5:00 PM | Adelaide United v Newcastle Jets | Coopers Stadium |
| 9 | Sun 20 Dec | 7:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Central Coast Mariners | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 10 | Sat 26 Dec | 7:40 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets | CommBank Stadium |
| 10 | Sun 27 Dec | 6:00 PM | Melbourne City v Auckland FC | AAMI Park |
| 10 | Sun 27 Dec | 8:00 PM | Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners | Coopers Stadium |
| 10 | Mon 28 Dec | 7:00 PM | Sydney FC v Macarthur FC | Allianz Stadium |
| 10 | Tue 29 Dec | 7:00 PM | Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix | AAMI Park |
| 10 | Wed 30 Dec | 7:40 PM | Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory | Kayo Stadium |
| 11 | Thu 31 Dec | 7:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City | Polytec Stadium |
| 11 | Fri 1 Jan | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Adelaide United | Go Media Stadium |
| 11 | Fri 1 Jan | 7:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Macarthur FC | CommBank Stadium |
| 11 | Sat 2 Jan | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets | Hnry Stadium |
| 11 | Sat 2 Jan | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar | Allianz Stadium |
| 11 | Sun 3 Jan | 5:00 PM | Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory | AAMI Park |
| 12 | Fri 8 Jan | 7:40 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers | Polytec Stadium |
| 12 | Fri 8 Jan | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Macarthur FC | HBF Park |
| 12 | Sat 9 Jan | 5:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Auckland FC | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 12 | Sat 9 Jan | 6:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory | Kayo Stadium |
| 12 | Sat 9 Jan | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Sydney FC | Coopers Stadium |
| 12 | Sun 10 Jan | 5:00 PM | Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix | AAMI Park |
| 13 | Thu 14 Jan | 7:40 PM | Macarthur FC v Wellington Phoenix | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 13 | Fri 15 Jan | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Auckland FC | AAMI Park |
| 13 | Sat 16 Jan | 5:00 PM | Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park |
| 13 | Sat 16 Jan | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets | Allianz Stadium |
| 13 | Sat 16 Jan | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Central Coast Mariners | HBF Park |
| 13 | Sun 17 Jan | 5:00 PM | Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers | Coopers Stadium |
| 13 | Tue 19 Jan | 7:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 14 | Fri 22 Jan | 7:40 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City | CommBank Stadium |
| 14 | Sat 23 Jan | 5:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix | Kayo Stadium |
| 14 | Sat 23 Jan | 7:40 PM | Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 14 | Sun 24 Jan | 1:00 PM | Auckland FC v Perth Glory | Go Media Stadium |
| 14 | Mon 25 Jan | 7:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Adelaide United | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 14 | Tue 26 Jan | 5:00 PM | Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC | AAMI Park |
| 15 | Fri 29 Jan | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Melbourne City | Coopers Stadium |
| 15 | Sat 30 Jan | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory | Hnry Stadium |
| 15 | Sat 30 Jan | 5:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 15 | Sat 30 Jan | 7:40 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Sydney FC | CommBank Stadium |
| 15 | Sun 31 Jan | 1:00 PM | Auckland FC v Brisbane Roar | Go Media Stadium |
| 15 | Sun 31 Jan | 5:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur FC | Polytec Stadium |
| 16 | Fri 5 Feb | 7:40 PM | Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 16 | Sat 6 Feb | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Western Sydney Wanderers | TBA |
| 16 | Sat 6 Feb | 5:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Auckland FC | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 16 | Sat 6 Feb | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory | Coopers Stadium |
| 16 | Sun 7 Feb | 5:00 PM | Sydney FC v Melbourne City | Allianz Stadium |
| 16 | Sun 7 Feb | 6:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners | Kayo Stadium |
| 17 | Sat 13 Feb | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix | Go Media Stadium |
| 17 | Sat 13 Feb | 5:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Brisbane Roar | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 17 | Sat 13 Feb | 7:40 PM | Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park |
| 17 | Sun 14 Feb | 5:00 PM | Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers | AAMI Park |
| 18 | Fri 19 Feb | 8:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Macarthur FC | Suncorp Stadium |
| 18 | Sat 20 Feb | 8:00 PM | Perth Glory v Sydney FC | HBF Park |
| 18 | Sun 21 Feb | 5:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 19 | Fri 26 Feb | 7:40 PM | Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 19 | Sat 27 Feb | 5:00 PM | Sydney FC v Auckland FC | Allianz Stadium |
| 19 | Sat 27 Feb | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Macarthur FC | AAMI Park |
| 19 | Sat 27 Feb | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar | HBF Park |
| 19 | Sun 28 Feb | 3:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United | Polytec Stadium |
| 19 | Sun 28 Feb | 4:00 PM | Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix | AAMI Park |
| 20 | Fri 5 Mar | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Perth Glory | Coopers Stadium |
| 20 | Sat 6 Mar | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Sydney FC | Hnry Stadium |
| 20 | Sat 6 Mar | 5:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Newcastle Jets | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 20 | Sat 6 Mar | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | AAMI Park |
| 20 | Sun 7 Mar | 1:00 PM | Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners | Go Media Stadium |
| 20 | Sun 7 Mar | 3:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar | CommBank Stadium |
| 21 | Fri 12 Mar | 7:40 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City | CommBank Stadium |
| 21 | Sat 13 Mar | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Newcastle Jets | Go Media Stadium |
| 21 | Sat 13 Mar | 5:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix | Polytec Stadium |
| 21 | Sat 13 Mar | 7:40 PM | Macarthur FC v Sydney FC | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 21 | Sun 14 Mar | 5:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United | Suncorp Stadium |
| 21 | Sun 14 Mar | 7:00 PM | Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory | HBF Park |
| 22 | Fri 19 Mar | 7:40 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory | Polytec Stadium |
| 22 | Sat 20 Mar | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Macarthur FC | Hnry Stadium |
| 22 | Sat 20 Mar | 5:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Auckland FC | CommBank Stadium |
| 22 | Sat 20 Mar | 7:40 PM | Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 22 | Sun 21 Mar | 3:00 PM | Melbourne City v Adelaide United | AAMI Park |
| 22 | Sun 21 Mar | 5:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory | Suncorp Stadium |
| 23 | Fri 2 Apr | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Wellington Phoenix | Coopers Stadium |
| 23 | Sat 3 Apr | 5:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City | Suncorp Stadium |
| 23 | Sat 3 Apr | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Allianz Stadium |
| 23 | Sat 3 Apr | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Newcastle Jets | HBF Park |
| 23 | Sun 4 Apr | 1:00 PM | Auckland FC v Macarthur FC | Go Media Stadium |
| 23 | Sun 4 Apr | 3:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory | Polytec Stadium |
| 24 | Fri 9 Apr | 5:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar | Hnry Stadium |
| 24 | Fri 9 Apr | 7:40 PM | Melbourne City v Macarthur FC | AAMI Park |
| 24 | Sat 10 Apr | 5:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 24 | Sat 10 Apr | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC | AAMI Park |
| 24 | Sat 10 Apr | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Auckland FC | HBF Park |
| 24 | Sun 11 Apr | 3:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners | CommBank Stadium |
| 25 | Fri 16 Apr | 7:40 PM | Melbourne City v Perth Glory | AAMI Park |
| 25 | Sat 17 Apr | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets | Hnry Stadium |
| 25 | Sat 17 Apr | 5:00 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC | Polytec Stadium |
| 25 | Sat 17 Apr | 7:40 PM | Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United | AAMI Park |
| 25 | Sun 18 Apr | 1:00 PM | Auckland FC v Brisbane Roar | Go Media Stadium |
| 25 | Sun 18 Apr | 3:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 26 | Fri 23 Apr | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Auckland FC | Allianz Stadium |
| 26 | Sat 24 Apr | 3:00 PM | Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City | Hnry Stadium |
| 26 | Sat 24 Apr | 7:40 PM | Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar | Coopers Stadium |
| 26 | Sat 24 Apr | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Western Sydney Wanderers | HBF Park |
| 26 | Sun 25 Apr | 3:00 PM | Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners | McDonald Jones Stadium |
| 26 | Mon 26 Apr | 7:00 PM | Macarthur FC v Melbourne Victory | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 27 | Fri 30 Apr | 8:00 PM | Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets | Suncorp Stadium |
| 27 | Fri 30 Apr | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix | HBF Park |
| 27 | Sat 1 May | 3:00 PM | Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park |
| 27 | Sat 1 May | 5:00 PM | Adelaide United v Auckland FC | Coopers Stadium |
| 27 | Sat 1 May | 7:40 PM | Macarthur FC v Sydney FC | Campbelltown Sports Stadium |
| 27 | Sun 2 May | 3:00 PM | Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory | CommBank Stadium |
| 28 | Fri 7 May | 7:40 PM | Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix | Allianz Stadium |
| 28 | Fri 7 May | 9:45 PM | Perth Glory v Adelaide United | HBF Park |
| 28 | Sat 8 May | 3:00 PM | Auckland FC v Western Sydney Wanderers | Go Media Stadium |
| 28 | Sat 8 May | 5:00 PM | Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park |
| 28 | Sat 8 May | 7:40 PM | Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur FC | Polytec Stadium |
| 28 | Sun 9 May | 3:00 PM | Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park |
The 2026/27 Isuzu UTE A-League season starts on Friday 16 October 2026 with the Sydney Derby at Allianz Stadium, across 28 matchweeks. In 2025-26 Newcastle Jets took the Premier’s Plate and Auckland FC finished second before going on to win the Grand Final. For our complete breakdown of the finals series, including format, Week 1 matchups and Grand Final odds, see our A-League Finals 2026 Preview.
How the 2025-26 season finished
The 2025-26 finals series began on 1 May 2026 and ended with Auckland FC beating Sydney FC 1-0 in the Grand Final. For the Week 1 Elimination Final matchups (3rd vs 6th and 4th vs 5th, single-leg at the higher seed’s home ground), see our A-League Finals 2026 Preview, which covers the full four-week finals bracket, team-by-team chances and Grand Final markets.
2025-26 Finals Series Schedule
The top six clubs at the end of Round 26 progress to the finals series, played across four weekends in May 2026. 1st and 2nd on the ladder receive a Week 1 bye and enter at the two-legged Semi Finals. For the full breakdown, see our A-League Finals 2026 Preview.
| Week | Date | Stage | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–3 May 2026 | Elimination Finals (3v6, 4v5) | Single-leg, higher seed hosts |
| 2 | 8–10 May 2026 | Semi Finals, 1st leg | Lower seed hosts |
| 3 | 15–17 May 2026 | Semi Finals, 2nd leg | Higher seed hosts, aggregate decides |
| 4 | 23–24 May 2026 | Grand Final | Single-leg, highest-ranked team hosts |
Broadcast: Every finals match is live on Paramount+, with one match per weekend free-to-air on Channel 10 (10 Drama). Sky Sport carries coverage in New Zealand.
2025-26 A-League Teams
The 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League features 12 clubs following the removal of Western United. Here is every team competing for the championship this season.
| Club | Home Ground | State/Country |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide United | Coopers Stadium | SA |
| Auckland FC | Go Media Stadium | New Zealand |
| Brisbane Roar | Suncorp Stadium | QLD |
| Central Coast Mariners | Industree Group Stadium | NSW |
| Macarthur FC | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | NSW |
| Melbourne City | AAMI Park | VIC |
| Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park | VIC |
| Newcastle Jets | McDonald Jones Stadium | NSW |
| Perth Glory | HBF Park | WA |
| Sydney FC | Allianz Stadium | NSW |
| Wellington Phoenix | Sky Stadium | New Zealand |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | CommBank Stadium | NSW |
A-League Betting Guide for Australian Punters
The A-League is one of Australia’s most popular sports betting competitions, with licensed Australian bookmakers offering markets on every round throughout the season. Head-to-head, line betting, and over/under goals are available for all regular-season matches, with expanded markets for finals fixtures.
Best A-League Betting Markets
Australian bookmakers typically offer a range of markets for every A-League match. The most popular include head-to-head (match winner), Asian handicap, total goals (over/under), first goalscorer, both teams to score, and same game multis. For finals matches, you will also find grand final winner and top goalscorer markets available well in advance.
| Betting Market | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | Pick the match winner or draw. The most common A-League bet for casual punters. |
| Asian Handicap | A goals handicap is applied to each team, levelling the playing field. Good value when there is a clear favourite. |
| Total Goals | Bet on whether the total goals in a match will be over or under a set line, typically 2.5. |
| Both Teams to Score | A yes/no market on whether both teams will get on the scoresheet during the match. |
| First Goalscorer | Pick which player will score first. Higher odds available, particularly for strikers against poor defensive sides. |
| A-League Premiership | Bet on which club finishes top of the ladder after 26 rounds. Available all season. |
| Same Game Multi (SGM) | Combine multiple markets from a single match into one bet. See our Same Game Multi guide. |
| Grand Final Winner | Which team lifts the A-League Championship trophy on 23-24 May 2026? |
How to Watch A-League Matches
The 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League is broadcast on Paramount+ and free-to-air via Network 10 in Australia. Selected matches are also available via the official A-Leagues app. Matches are played predominantly on Friday nights through to Sunday afternoons in AEST, making the competition well-suited for in-play wagering.
For New Zealand-based matches (Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix home games), kick-off times are typically 2-3 hours ahead of AEST. Australian punters should check the kick-off times carefully when placing pre-match bets.
A-League Betting Tips and Predictions
Our team of soccer experts publishes weekly A-League tips and predictions ahead of each round, covering every fixture with head-to-head analysis, form guides, and recommended bets. Whether you are new to betting on Australian soccer or a seasoned punter, our A-League tips cover all the key information you need before placing a wager.
When betting on A-League matches, a few factors consistently influence outcomes: home advantage (particularly significant in NSW and Victoria), travel disadvantage for New Zealand clubs, and the compressed schedule during finals preparation rounds. Newcastle Jets have been the form team of 2025-26 and enter every match with strong favouritism, while Auckland FC represent strong value given their consistency and defensive structure.
Looking for multi-match picks across the A-League and other competitions? Check our football multi tips page for weekly multi-bet selections.
A-League Championship Odds
The 2025-26 Championship went to Auckland FC, the season’s surprise packet, who beat Sydney FC 1-0 in the Grand Final after Newcastle Jets had taken the Premier’s Plate. Championship markets for 2026/27 open ahead of the 16 October start. For our full market-by-market analysis, see our A-League Finals 2026 Preview.
Licensed Australian bookmakers including Neds, Ladbrokes, Picklebet, and Dabble all carry A-League championship markets throughout the season. Odds fluctuate significantly after key results in the final rounds of the regular season, so it pays to lock in your selection early if you believe in a particular team.
Responsible Gambling
Gambling is intended to be a form of entertainment. Always bet within your means and never chase losses. If you need support, contact the National Gambling Helpline at 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au for free, confidential advice 24 hours a day.
Looking for the Best Bookmakers to Bet on the A-League?
At BettingPro.com.au, we provide up-to-date information on the best Australian online betting sites for the 2025-26 A-League season. Get the best odds, expert tips, and all the insights you need to make informed bets. For a full comparison, see our best soccer betting sites in Australia guide.
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