2024–25 A-League Men Explained
The 2024–25 A-League Men, known as the Isuzu UTE A-League for sponsorship reasons, is the 48th season of national level men's soccer in Australia, and the 20th since the establishment of the competition as the A-League in 2004. Central Coast Mariners are the defending premiers and champions.
Clubs
Stadiums and locations
Thirteen clubs are participating in the 2024–25 season. This is an increase from the previous years as Auckland FC joins the league.
Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.
| Club | City | Home ground | Capacity |
|---|
| Adelaide United | Adelaide | Coopers Stadium | 16,500 |
| Auckland FC | Auckland | Go Media Stadium | 25,000 |
| Brisbane Roar | Brisbane | Suncorp Stadium | 52,500 |
| Central Coast Mariners | Gosford | Industree Group Stadium | 20,059 |
| Macarthur FC | Campbelltown | Campbelltown Sports Stadium | 17,500[1] |
| Melbourne City | Melbourne | AAMI Park | 30,050 |
| Melbourne Victory | Melbourne | AAMI Park | 30,050 |
| Newcastle Jets | Newcastle | McDonald Jones Stadium | 30,000 |
| Perth Glory | Perth | HBF Park | 20,500 |
| Sydney FC | Sydney | Allianz Stadium | 42,500[2] |
| Wellington Phoenix | Wellington | Sky Stadium | 34,500 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Parramatta | CommBank Stadium | 30,000 |
| Western United | Tarneit | Ironbark Fields | 5,000☃☃ |
| Melbourne | AAMI Park[3] | 30,050 | |
Personnel and kits
Managerial changes
Foreign players
See also: A-League Men transfers for 2024–25 season.
The following do not fill a Visa position:
1Those players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained Australian citizenship (or New Zealand citizenship, in the case of Auckland FC and/or Wellington Phoenix);[53]
2Australian citizens (or New Zealand citizens, in the case of Auckland FC and/or Wellington Phoenix) who have chosen to represent another national team;
3Injury replacement players, or National team replacement players;
4Guest players (eligible to play a maximum of fourteen games)Regular season
The 2024–25 season will see each team play 26 games followed by a finals series for the top six teams.
Fixtures and results
Regular season statistics
Top scorers
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Hat-tricks
See main article: List of A-League Men hat-tricks.
Clean sheets
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| Rank | Goalkeeper | Club | Clean sheets |
|---|
| 1 | align=left data-sort-value="Paulsen, Alex" |  Alex Paulsen | Auckland FC | 5 |
| 2 | align=left data-sort-value="Beach, Patrick" |  Patrick Beach | Melbourne City | 3 |
| align=left data-sort-value="Oluwayemi, Josh" |  Josh Oluwayemi | Wellington Phoenix |
| 4 | align=left data-sort-value="Duncan, Jack" | Jack Duncan | Melbourne Victory | 2 |
| align=left data-sort-value="Peraić-Cullen, Dylan" | Dylan Peraić-Cullen | Central Coast Mariners |
| 6 | align=left data-sort-value="Sail, Oliver" | Oliver Sail | Perth Glory | 1 |
| align=left data-sort-value="Thomas, Lawrence" | Lawrence Thomas | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Campbelltown Stadium. austadiums.com. Austadiums. 4 July 2019.
- Web site: Allianz Stadium . Austadiums . 6 July 2022.
- Web site: 28 October 2024 . Western United returns to AAMI Park for blockbuster Derbies . Western United.
- Web site: Kitto appointed new Adelaide United captain. Adelaide United. 29 September 2023.
- Web site: Reds unveil majestic home kit for 2022/23. . 26 August 2022.
- Web site: Reds and Flinders University extend partnership for further two years. . 25 August 2022.
- Web site: CG FinTech Announced as Front-of-Shirt Sponsor for Adelaide United Men’s ISUZU-UTE A-League Away Shirt for 2024/25 Season. Adelaide United. 29 October 2024.
- Web site: Sakai Appointed New Auckland FC Captain; Two Vice Captains Named. Auckland FC. 15 October 2024.
- Web site: Historic day for A-Leagues as new Auckland team reveals name, logo and inaugural jersey. A-Leagues. 14 March 2024. Sacha Pisani.
- News: Auckland FC announce Japanese International Hiroki Sakai. The New Zealand Herald. 25 July 2024. The club also used the announcement to debut a new front of shirt sponsor with Anchor becoming the club’s first major commercial partner..
- Web site: Three overseas imports bring quality and Experience to Auckland FC. Auckland FC. 17 September 2024. Also unveiled today was our new away white away kit featuring new front of shirt sponsor, Go Media.
- brisbaneroar. Brisbane Roar. 1844939290662281638. Jay O'Shea © We're delighted to confirm that Jay O'Shea has been appointed as our club captain ahead of the 2024/25 season. 12 October 2024.
- Web site: Brisbane Roar Announces Apparel Partnership with Cikers Australia. Brisbane Roar. 5 July 2024.
- Web site: OutKast join Brisbane Roar as new major sponsor. Brisbane Roar. 20 August 2023.
- Web site: Trent Sainsbury named Central Coast Mariners Isuzu UTE A-League captain. Central Coast Mariners. 14 September 2024.
- Web site: Central Coast Mariners announce club record apparel partnership with Cikers Australia alongside launch of 2023 Australia Cup kit. Central Coast Mariners. 20 July 2023.
- Web site: polytec to Feature as Front of Shirt Sponsor for A-League Men's Team for Next Five Years. Central Coast Mariners. 23 August 2023.
- mfcbulls. Macarthur FC. 1844150983992934836. The 2024/25 season captain is... ️ Congratulations to Valère Germain who will wear the captain's armband for the upcoming season!. 10 October 2024.
- Web site: Macarthur FC continue their Apparel Partnership for the Next Three Years. Macarthur FC. 12 September 2024.
- Web site: 30 August 2024. Macarthur FC Announces SipEnergy as Major Partner. 30 August 2024. Macarthur FC.
- Web site: Aziz Behich named Men's Captain. Melbourne City. 19 July 2024.
- Web site: Manchester City replaces Nike with Puma in kit deal. BBC News. 28 February 2019.
- Web site: Kit drop: City launch 2022/23 range. Melbourne City. 14 September 2022.
- Web site: Melbourne Victory announce Men and Women's captains. Melbourne Victory. 11 October 2023.
- Web site: Victory joins forces with Macron . Melbourne Victory. 30 July 2021.
- Web site: Melbourne Victory lands Turkish Airlines as its new Principal Partner. . 4 March 2024.
- Web site: Kosta Grozos announced as Newcastle Jets A-League Men's Captain. Newcastle Jets. 14 October 2024.
- Web site: Newcastle Jets extend partnership with Legend Sportswear. Newcastle Jets. 12 July 2023.
- Web site: Newcastle Jets announce Brydens Lawyers as 2024/25 Major Partner and Official Legal Partner. Newcastle Jets. 26 September 2024.
- Web site: Taggart, Dalton and Zogg to lead Glory in 2024/25 A-Leagues season. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 15 October 2024.
- Web site: Glory confirms four-year extension to Macron partnership. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 15 January 2021.
- Web site: Gareth. Morgan. 15 March 2024. La Vida Homes confirmed as Glory's new Principal Partner. Perth Glory.
- Web site: Rhyan Grant named Sydney FC's 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Men's Captain. Sydney FC. 29 July 2024.
- Web site: Sydney FC Unveil Under Armour 2024-25 Home And Away Kits. Sydney FC. 16 September 2024.
- Web site: Sydney FC announce five year principal partnership with Macquarie University. Sydney FC. 6 October 2023.
- News: Wellington Phoenix captain's injury 'every footballer's worst nightmare'. Phillip. Rollo. Stuff. 9 October 2022.
- Web site: Paladin to keep kitting out the Nix. Wellington Phoenix. 2 August 2022.
- Web site: Entelar Group joins OPPO as the club's biggest supporters. Wellington Phoenix. 28 August 2024.
- Web site: Key Wanderers starting role 'up for grabs' after major injury blow ahead of Sydney Derby. James. Dodd. A-Leagues. 14 October 2024. Thomas, who was appointed Wanderers captain following the departure of Brazilian defender Marcelo.....
- Web site: Three stripes for three years: Wanderers announce three-year partnership with Adidas. Western Sydney Wanderers. 4 July 2023.
- Web site: Voltaren sign two-year Co-Major Partnership extension. Western Sydney Wanderers. 16 September 2021.
- Web site: Turner Freeman Lawyers extend partnership for next three seasons. Western Sydney Wanderers. 30 September 2022.
- Web site: Ben Garuccio named historic Western United captain for 2024/25. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 10 October 2024.
- Web site: Western United launches iconic 2024/25 kits. Nick. Hughes. Western United. 26 September 2024.
- News: Auckland A-League football club: Steve Corica set to be announced as inaugural men's coach. Michael. Burgess. The New Zealand Herald. 20 December 2023.
- News: Aurelio Vidmar secures permanent Melbourne City deal. George. Clarke. The Canberra Times. 15 May 2024.
- News: Marko Rudan quits as Western Sydney Wanderers ALM coach. Anna. Harrington. The Canberra Times. 16 May 2024.
- Web site: 2024-06-25 . Stajcic appointed Wanderers head coach . 2024-06-25 . Western Sydney Wanderers . en-AU.
- News: Tony Popovic departs Melbourne Victory. Melbourne Victory. 12 June 2024.
- Web site: Melbourne Victory appoints Patrick Kisnorbo as A-League Men's Head Coach. Melbourne Victory. 25 June 2024.
- Web site: ALM Head Coach Stajcic parts company with club. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 25 June 2024.
- Web site: 2024-06-28 . Perth Glory set to unveil David Zdrilic as new manager after Sydney FC let him leave to pursue opportunities . 2024-06-28 . The West Australian . en.
- Web site: A-League Collective Bargaining Agreement – 2008/9 – 2012/13 . Australian Professional Footballers' Football Association . 9 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140204110810/http://pfa.net.au/fileadmin/user_upload/_temp_/MINUS_LETTERS_A-League_CBA_08-13_1_.pdf . 4 February 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Player Statistics (Goals) . Ultimate A-League. 20 October 2024.
- News: Comito . Matt . Magnificent Milanovic! Hat-trick hero inspires Wanderers to drought-breaking home win. 8 November 2024. A-Leagues. 8 November 2024.
- Web site: Player Statistics (Clean sheets) . Ultimate A-League. 20 October 2024.
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