After a long off-season, A-League football is finally set to return this weekend, with both of our teams set to feature this Saturday
A-League Women’s:
The A-League Women’s side kick-start the season this Saturday against Perth Glory in Weston, as Stephen Hoyle’s side look to start their campaign by claiming three points at home.
Several new signings could be in line to debut, including our American quartet of Claire Henninger, Alex Klos, Allie Thornton and Cameron Valladares. Akeisha Sandhu, who signed on from NPL VIC club Essendon Royals, is also in line for an A-League debut, whilst Poppie Hooks and Tamar Levin could make their first appearances in Newcastle colours.
1. Claire HENNINGER, 4. Natasha PRIOR, 6. Cassidy DAVIS, 7. Akeisha SANDHU, 8. Emma DUNDAS, 10. Libby COPUS-BROWN, 11. Allie THORNTON, 12. Georgia RITCHIE, 17. Alex KLOS, 19. Tamar LEVIN, 20. Cameron VALLADARES, 22. Poppie HOOKS, 23. Zoe KARIPIDIS, 26. Josie ALLAN, 27. Chloe WALANDOUW, 32. Claire ADAMS, 50. Ally BOERTJE.
Ins:
Outs:
Unavailable: 15. Emma BATES, 30. Alexis COLLINS (ACL)
đź“Ť Hunter City Motor Group Stadium
đź“… Saturday, 17th October
⏰ 3pm Kick-off (AEDT)
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A-League Men’s:
The reigning A-League Premiers return for 2026/27 with a blockbuster F3 Derby clash against the Central Coast Mariners at polytec Stadium. Mark Milligan will be looking to start the regular season with a win over our bitter rivals, the same way we ended the last regular season campaign
Ethan Debono and Nicholas Badolato, who were both recently promoted to the senior team, are in contention to make their A-League debuts, as is Julian Recchia, who impressed in his short cameo off the bench against Gamba Osaka on Tuesday night. Fellow youngster Jesse Hill has also been included in the extended squad, and has a chance to make his professional debut, having appeared on the bench in both ACL Elite fixtures so far.
1. James DELIANOV, 2. Alexander GRANT, 5. Joseph SHAUGHNESSY, 6. Zane SCHREIBER 8. Patrick WOOD, 9. Nikolaos VERGOS, 11. Joe LOLLEY, 14. Max BURGESS, 17. Ethan DEBONO. 22. Joel BERTOLISSIO, 23. Daniel WILMERING, 24. Alexandro NUNES, 27. Julian RECCHIA, 28. Will DOBSON, 34. Angus REID, 39. Thomas AQUILINA, 40. Jordan BAYLIS, 43. Xavier BERTONCELLO, 52. Nicholas Badolato, 64. Jesse HILL.
(Two to be omitted)
Ins:
Outs:
Unavailable: 10. Zach CLOUGH, 16. Will KENNEDY (Ankle), 19. Alexander BADOLATO (ACL injury), 20. Alex NASSIEP, 25. Oscar FRYER (ACL injury), 26. Oscar GONZALEZ, 29. Jake GOODWIN, 37. Oliver COCKLE, 42. Max COOPER (Foot injury), 62. Archie BRIDESON, 63. Callan PRESTWIDGE 65. Kaiden WALSHE.
đź“Ť polytec Stadium
đź“… Saturday, 17th October
⏰ 7:40pm Kick-off (AEDT)
đź“ş Coverage from 7pm on Paramount+
