Welcome to Weekend Review, where aleagues.com.au brings you everything you need to know following the matchweek that was in the Ninja A-league.
From coach press conferences to player interviews and full match highlights, read on below to see what your side said after the weekend’s matches.
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Newcastle Jets 0-1 Perth Glory
Perth Glory made a winning start to the Ninja A-League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle Jets, courtesy of American forward Rola Badawiya’s first-half penalty. The spot kick was awarded after a handball at a corner, with Badawiya calmly sending goalkeeper Claire Henninger the wrong way.
Newcastle pushed hard for an equaliser late but Perth held firm to secure all three points on the road.
Jets Reaction – Allie Thornton
Perth Reaction – Baxter Thew
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-1 Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory began their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, with Alana Jancevski’s first-half free-kick proving decisive at Wanderers Football Park.
Jancevski found the back of the net in the 32nd minute, giving the visitors an advantage they would protect for the remainder of the contest to claim all three points away from home.
Ninja A-League Wrap: No home comforts as away teams sweep opening day
WSW Reaction – Sofia Sakalis
Melbourne Victory Reaction – Alana Jancevski
Brisbane Roar 2-4 Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners made an impressive start to the 2026/27 Ninja A-League campaign, defeating Brisbane Roar 4-2 at Gioca Stadium. Peta Trimis opened the scoring in the seventh minute before Daisy Brown equalised for the hosts, but Talia Kapetanellis restored the Mariners’ lead just before half-time.
Skye Halmarick extended the advantage after the break before substitute Morgan Witz made it 4-1, with Katrina Guillou pulling one back for Brisbane shortly after coming off the bench.
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Brisbane Roar Reaction – Daisy Brown
Central Coast Mariners Reaction – Skye Halmarick
Wellington Phoenix 1-2 Melbourne City
Defending champions Melbourne City came from behind to defeat Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in a Grand Final rematch at Hnry Stadium.
Makala Woods put the Phoenix ahead early in the second half after capitalising on a defensive error, but Melina Ayres levelled from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute. Japanese recruit Momo Hayashi then produced the decisive moment, curling a stunning late free-kick into the top corner to hand City victory despite Wellington’s strong performance.
MATCH REPORT: Momo’s screamer sees Melbourne City beat Wellington once again
Wellington Phoenix Reaction – Tameka Yallop
Melbourne City Reaction – Cortnee Vine
Sydney FC 2-2 Adelaide United
Sydney FC and Adelaide United shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with India Breier rescuing a point for the Reds through a spectacular late Olimpico.
Debutant Asha Sutton gave Sydney an early lead before an own goal from Charlotte McLean brought Adelaide level. Riley Cohn restored Sydney’s advantage after pouncing on a defensive mistake, but with two minutes remaining Breier’s curling corner sailed directly into the net to cap a dramatic four-goal contest
MATCH REPORT: Spoils shared as Breier’s Olimpico stuns Sydney in four-goal thriller
