The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has made the proactive
decision to move all Ninja A-League Women matches for this weekend’s Unite Round from Leichhardt Oval to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
A pitch assessment took place on Monday at Leichhardt Oval following Saturday’s Sydney Derby and the pitch condition did not meet the standards to host the pinnacle women’s round of the season and all six Ninja A-League Women matches this weekend. For the betterment of player safety and product quality, the league has made the decision to move all matches to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
Commenting on the move, A-Leagues Commissioner, Nick Garcia said: “It is imperative that we have the best possible playing surface to ensure quality football, player safety and the most entertaining product for our fans. Our team has been monitoring the pitch condition at Leichhardt Oval over the last month – and regrettably we have had to make the decision in the best interest of all stakeholders. Our product is important – this is the pinnacle round of professional women’s football – and we think this decision will ensure the best possible event for our players, officials and fans.”
“Netstrata Jubilee Stadium is a fantastic venue for football and fans, and has a world-class pitch. It has recently hosted AFC Champions League 2 fixtures and has great facilities for players, officials, broadcasters and fans. While the late change is not ideal, we can confirm that the planned Fan Zone, Girls Unite Gala Days and shuttle services between Allianz Stadium will proceed as planned at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium – and we trust it will create the best possible match day experience and be a fantastic setting for a memorable Unite Round.”
Due to the late change, the APL is delighted to announce that all six Ninja A-League Women Unite Round matches across Friday, Saturday and Sunday will now be open free to all football fans, with no ticket required to gain access to the venue. Existing ticket holders at Leichhardt Oval will be offered a full refund.
“We understand that the late change may cause some inconvenience for fans, and as such we are delighted to welcome all football fans to watch all six Ninja A-League Women matches for free this weekend. We are excited to see as many fans as possible enjoying football from the hill at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.”
This A-Leagues event is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. For more information on the A-Leagues’ Unite Round 2024/25 head to the landing page for details on tickets, fixtures, accommodation and more.
Unite Round 2024/25 Fixtures:
Ninja A-League Women – Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
● Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix, Friday 22 November at 5:30pm AEDT
● Western Sydney Wanderers vs Brisbane Roar, Friday 22 November at 8:15pm AEDT
● Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory, Saturday 23 November at 2:15pm AEDT
● Newcastle Jets vs Western United, Saturday 23 November at 5:00pm AEDT
● Canberra United vs Perth Glory, Sunday 24 November at 1:30pm AEDT
● Sydney FC vs Melbourne City FC, Sunday 24 November at 4:15pm AEDT
Isuzu UTE A-League Men – Allianz Stadium
● Perth Glory vs Western United, Friday 22 November at 5:30pm AEDT
● Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners, Friday 22 November at 8:00pm AEDT
● Brisbane Roar vs Adelaide United, Saturday 23 November at 5:00pm AEDT
● Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers, Saturday 23 November at 7:40pm AEDT
● Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory, Sunday 24 November at 1:30pm AEDT
● Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC, Sunday 24 November at 4:00pm AEDT
*Melbourne City FC to have a bye
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About A-Leagues:
The A-Leagues represent the pinnacle of professional football in Australia and New Zealand, comprising Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s, Ninja A-League Women’s and E-league competitions.
The 2024/25 season will see 13 clubs in the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and 12 in Ninja A-League
Women. The A-Leagues, operated by Australian Professional Leagues (APL), is delivering against its bold ambition to develop top-tier professional football talent in Australia and New Zealand, drive engagement across the leagues and to build on football’s undisputed position as the country’s most popular participation sport.
