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Auckland FC 1-3 Newcastle Jets
MATCH REPORT: NINE-MAN Jets seal incredible away win as same old issue haunts Auckland
Mark Milligan
Newcastle Jets head coach Mark Milligan was certainly a happy man after seeing his 10-man Jets side secure a second away win of the season against reigning Premiers Auckland FC this season.
Milligan discusses his side’s impressive performance at Go Media Stadium as well as the injury situations regarding Christian Bracco and Alex Badolato.
Steve Corica
It was a disappointing start to 2026 for Auckland FC boss Steve Corica after witnessing his side go down to Newcastle at home for the second time this season.
The Black Knights boss spoke to reporters in his post-match press conference.
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-1 Macarthur Bulls
MATCH REPORT: Mexican’s moment of magic seals Derby day delight for in-form Macarthur
Alen Stajcic
Western Sydney started 2026 with a frustrating loss to neighbours Macarthur Bulls in a result that piles more pressure on head coach Alen Stajcic.
The Wanderers boss addressed speculation over his future when speaking at his post-match press conference.
Mile Sterjovski
The Bulls are flying at present and are now five games unbeaten in the Isuzu UTE A-League after Rafael Duran’s wonder goal saw them beat rivals Western Sydney 1-0.
Head coach Mile Sterjovski addressed their fantastic form and plenty more in his post-match press conference.
Melbourne Victory 3-2 Perth Glory
MATCH REPORT: Juan Mata inspired Melbourne Victory make it four in a row in five-goal thriller
Arthur Diles
Melbourne Victory have turned their season around in style, now sat fifth on the Isuzu UTE A-League ladder after defeating Perth Glory 3-2 at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
A standout performance from Juan Mata helped Victory secure a fourth-straight win in the competition, with head coach Arthur Diles discussing the key aspects of the side’s turnaround in form in his post-match press conference.
Adam Griffiths
Having stunned Melbourne City 3-1 at AAMI Park last week, Perth Glory couldn’t repeat the trick at the same venue as they went down 3-2 to Victory.
Head coach Adam Griffiths was at his post-match press conference best when analysing his side’s defeat after the game. Take a look!
Brisbane Roar 0-3 Wellington Phoenix
MATCH REPORT: 10-man Wellington stun Brisbane Roar in fractious Redcliffe rumble
Borja Lema
Brisbane Roar couldn’t make it back-to-back wins on Saturday afternoon when they went down 3-0 to a 10-man Wellington Phoenix side at Kayo Stadium.
With head coach Michael Valkanis suspended, assistant Borja Lema stood in for post-match press conference duties.
Giancarlo Italiano
Wellington Phoenix secured a much-needed win on Saturday when they stunned Brisbane Roar 3-0, all whilst being reduced to 10-men after Carlo Armiento’s first half red card.
The result was particularly important for the ‘Nix after their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Melbourne Victory last week, with the result no doubt easing some pressure on under-fire head coach Giancarlo Italiano.
Melbourne City 0-0 Sydney FC
MATCH REPORT: Melbourne City can’t make dominance count in frustrating draw with Sydney FC
Aurelio Vidmar
Melbourne City repeatedly knocked on the door at AAMI Park on Saturday night but couldn’t find a way past Sydney FC goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares, who produced NINE saves to keep them at bay.
Head coach Aurelio Vidmar addressed his side’s now four-game winless run in his post-match press conference.
Ufuk Talay
Sydney FC missed out on the chance to go top of the Isuzu UTE A-League on Saturday night after drawing 0-0 with City.
A far cry from some of Sydney’s more attacking performances of the season, the Sky Blues barely laid a glove on Melbourne City in the first half at AAMI Park, an aspect of the performance that head coach Ufuk Talay addressed after the game.
Adelaide United 0-4 Central Coast Mariners
MATCH REPORT: Central Coast’s young attackers run riot in upset win
Airton Andrioli
Adelaide United were stunned at home in Round 11 of the Isuzu UTE A-League as their hopes of a three-game winning streak were dashed by the Mariners, who ran out 4-0 winners at Coopers Stadium.
Hear what head coach Airton Andrioli had to say after a result which saw the Reds drop out of the top six on goal difference.
Warren Moon
The Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak on Sunday evening with that emphatic 4-0 win at Coopers Stadium.
Whilst the post-game stats sheet told a completely different story to the scoreline, head coach Warren Moon believes his side managed Adelaide perfectly on their home patch and even says they were overdue a bit of luck.
Watch the full press conference below.
