Football takes fight to Australian trolls
Taking the fight to trolls; wobbly Wanderers; five A-League youngsters taking their chances; and much more. ESPN's Australian football wrap is back.
2020 Schedule
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Mariners have 'credentials' to beat A-League's best
Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic is confident his team can match it with the best in the A-League season after their latest win.
Mariners beat Perth with Urena strike
Costa Rica international Marco Urena has broken his A-League duck to help lift Central Coast to a thrilling 2-1 win over Perth Glory at HBF Park.
Australia's NPL more than pathway to A-League
Australia's football ecosystem is set to fully awaken, City find their speed, referees under fire again... it's the wrap.
Juric penalty hat trick gives Adelaide United win
Tomi Juric scored a hat trick of penalties to guide Adelaide United to a dramatic 3-2 win over Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium.
Mariners paying compliments to Sydney FC
Why are the Mariners performing so well? And what do Australia's member federations think of the proposed second division? Here's the wrap.
A-League leaders Mariners down Phoenix
Goals either side of half-time ensured high-flying Central Coast Mariners eased to a 2-0 win against 10-man Wellington Phoenix in Wollongong.
Spotlight on more than just Brebner at Victory
Melbourne Victory aren't alone in their early-season wobbles. Meanwhile, there's reason for optimism at Newcastle Jets. Here's the A-League wrap.
Something special is happening in Australian football
In a time of great uncertainty, something extraordinary is happening in Australian football: The A-League and W-League have become ridiculously fun.
Kuol gives Mariners dramatic win over Western United
Central Coast are setting themselves up as the A-League's comeback kings after chalking up a successive 3-2 win-from-behind against Western United.
A-League must expand to regional cities - Stajcic
Alen Stajcic has called for more regional clubs after his young Mariners side continued to defy expectations and remain top of the A-League.
Mariners stay top with great comeback win
High-flying Central Coast Mariners notched another impressive result with a come-from-behind 3-2 win over A-League big guns Melbourne City.
Phoenix extend A-League dominance over Mariners
Wellington snapped an eight-game winless streak in the A-League after a late goal to Jaushua Sotirio gave them a 2-1 victory over Central Coast.
Time to credit the Central Coast Mariners' revival
The Mariners are top of the A-League table after almost half a decade in the wilderness, and credit must go to the whole club for a job well done.
Mariners go top as Kuol seals win at Sydney FC
Sydney FC will be contemplating an SOS for Bobo after failure to fire in front of goals cost them dearly in a 2-0 A-League loss to Central Coast.
Late Western Sydney winner downs Mariners
Western Sydney handed Central Coast their first loss of the A-League season, winning a grudge encounter 1-0 in Gosford.
Tribalism, spite and bragging rights: It's Sydney Derby time
Few matches in Australian sport can match the rivalry that has been built between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Urena ready for Marines debut after quarantine
Costa Rica forward Marco Urena cannot wait to help Central Coast build on their encouraging start to the A-League season.
Clubs in control of A-League need to deliver on promises
With the "unbundling" of the A-League and W-League from Football Australia official, it's time for those who promised so much to start to deliver.
Macarthur lose to Mariners in first A-League home match
Central Coast scored back-to-back wins in a season for the first time in more than three years on Macarthur FC's inaugural home A-League match.
Central Coast beat Newcastle to earn home win
Central Coast have scored their first A-League victory at home in almost a year, setting aside pre-season ownership issues to down Newcastle 1-0.
Building culture in Australian football
Ahead of the 2020-21 season, the leaders of each A- and W-League team sat down with ESPN to discuss the culture of Australia's top-flight clubs.
A-League Club-by-club Guide
After an offseason of twists and turns, the A-League is finally set to return on Dec. 27. Here's all you need to know ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Sydney FC the benchmark as A-League season begins amid uncertainty
After 12 months like no other, the A-League returns this week. And while it may be crazy, chaotic and in flux, it's ours, writes Joey Lynch.
Costa Rica's Marco Urena joins Central Coast
Central Coast Mariners have signed Costa Rica international Marco Urena for the upcoming A-League season.
2020-21 A Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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| Central Coast Mariners | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | +7 | 21 |
| Macarthur FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 |
| Brisbane Roar | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 14 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Adelaide United | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 13 |
| Perth Glory | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 12 |
| Melbourne City FC | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -1 | 12 |
| Western United | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11 |
| Sydney FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| Newcastle Jets | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 11 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| Melbourne Victory | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 7 |
2020-21 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference71st
Goals Scored182nd
Assists12Tied-3rd
Goals Conceded11Tied-2nd