There are now six teams in contention. The top six for the Ninja A-League is set, with just one round left in the regular season.
Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, Adelaide United, Western United, Central Coast Mariners, and Canberra United are all set to compete in the 2024-25 Finals Series.
Canberra United secured their place in the finals with a 1-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix, marking their return to the finals for the first time since 2020-21. This result also knocked Brisbane Roar and Sydney FC out of the running on the second last weekend.
In an unprecedented turn of events, former champions Sydney FC will not participate in the finals for the first time in their storied history.
Canberra United cemented their top-six spot in dramatic fashion on Sunday, as their 1-0 victory over Wellington Phoenix came just moments after hearing that Brisbane Roar had drawn 4-4 with Western Sydney Wanderers.
Television cameras captured the exact moment Michelle Heyman and her teammates realised they were heading to the finals – a reaction that was nothing short of sensational.
There’s still much to play for as we approach the final weekend of the regular season, with only two points separating Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory in the quest for the Premiership.
Not only does topping the table earn the Premier’s Plate, but it also guarantees qualification for the 2025-25 AFC Women’s Champions League.
With the top two already secured for City and Victory, they will advance straight to the Semi-Finals, leaving the other four teams battling it out for positions that will influence the Elimination Finals.
Adelaide United is guaranteed to finish no lower than third place, which means they’ll face the sixth-placed team in the first elimination round. Currently, that team is Canberra United, while Western United and Central Coast Mariners will meet in the other Elimination Final.
However, with just two points separating Western United, Central Coast, and Canberra, the latter could potentially climb as high as fourth place.
Final-Round Fixtures
Friday, April 18
Adelaide United v Sydney FC
Perth Glory v Melbourne City
Saturday, April 19
Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar
Newcastle Jets v Central Coast Mariners
Western Sydney Wanderers v Canberra United
Sunday, April 20
Wellington Phoenix v Western United
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