A-League Women The 2025/26 Ninja A-League season kicked off with a bang! The opening round delivered excitement, goals, and a few surprises that immediately showed this campaign will be fiercely competitive from the start.
Western Sydney Wanderers 1–3 Perth Glory (Friday, October 31)
Perth Glory started the season in impressive fashion, confidently defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 3-1 away from home. The visitors dominated offensively, and their quick transitions from defense to attack caused havoc for the hosts. It was a dream start for Perth after a difficult previous season, while the Wanderers will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid slipping toward the lower end of the table again.
Sydney FC 2–2 Melbourne City (Saturday, November 1)
In a clash between two league heavyweights, the points were shared in a fair draw. Sydney FC looked solid in front of their home fans, but the defending champions Melbourne City proved they can still deliver results under pressure. Both sides had their moments, and fans were treated to an entertaining opener filled with four goals and high intensity.
Brisbane Roar 3–2 Melbourne Victory (Saturday, November 1)
One of the most thrilling matches of the round. Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory produced a true rollercoaster five goals, fast pace, and drama until the final whistle. Roar took full advantage of playing at home, showing they could be a dark horse this season. For Victory, it was a disappointing start, though their attacking play still looked dangerous.
Central Coast Mariners 3–0 Adelaide United (Sunday, November 2)
A commanding win for the Mariners confirmed they have no plans to slow down after last season’s success. Confident play, efficiency, and dominance from the opening minutes secured all three points. Adelaide United looked helpless and will need to rebuild morale ahead of the next match.
Canberra United 1–2 Newcastle Jets (Sunday, November 2)
The only away victory on Sunday came courtesy of Newcastle Jets, who edged out Canberra United 2-1 in a hard-fought contest. The hosts battled bravely, but the Jets were more clinical in decisive moments, showing they can be a tough opponent even for the league’s top sides.
Round Summary
Round One of the Ninja A-League produced 18 goals across five matches an average of more than three per game, signaling a highly attacking season ahead. Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners recorded the most convincing wins, while Brisbane Roar displayed real character in their home thriller against Melbourne Victory. Defending champions Melbourne City were held to a draw by Sydney FC, and Newcastle Jets claimed valuable away points to open their campaign.
If the rest of the season delivers as much action as the opening round, Ninja A-League fans are in for a football spectacle throughout the entire 2025/26 campaign.
