A-League Men | Front Page Football 11/13

Melbourne City claim first-ever A-League title

Thomas Pombart

Jun 27, 20212 min read

Melbourne City claim first-ever A-League title

Melbourne City has claimed their first-ever A-League title after coming from behind to defeat Sydney FC 3-1 at AAMI Park.

Melbourne City hunt for Grand Final redemption

Thomas Pombart

Jun 24, 20212 min read

Melbourne City hunt for Grand Final redemption

The 2020-21 A-League season will culminate with Melbourne City hosting Sydney FC in the Grand Final this Sunday.

Melbourne City advance to second consecutive Grand Final

Thomas Pombart

Jun 20, 20212 min read

Melbourne City advance to second consecutive Grand Final

Melbourne City’s youngsters starred against Macarthur to secure a Grand Final meeting against Sydney FC next weekend.

Five names that could replace Mark Rudan at Western United

Christian Marchetti

Jun 13, 20214 min read

Five names that could replace Mark Rudan at Western United

Following the sacking of Mark Rudan, Western United are on the hunt for a new manager for next season after a woeful 2020-21 campaign.

Macarthur break Mariners hearts to secure maiden Semi-Final

Thomas Pombart

Jun 13, 20212 min read

Macarthur break Mariners hearts to secure maiden Semi-Final

Macarthur broke the Central Coast Mariners' hearts away from home in the first elimination final to secure a semi-final place next week.

FPF's A-League Elimination Finals Preview

Christian Marchetti

Jun 12, 20216 min read

FPF's A-League Elimination Finals Preview

The time has come. The A-League's top six has been decided and the finals series kicks off this weekend with two huge elimination finals.

Roar secure home final despite home loss to Sydney

Thomas Pombart

Jun 6, 20212 min read

Roar secure home final despite home loss to Sydney

Sydney FC has downed the Brisbane Roar 2-0 away from home to solidify second on the table.

Three conclusions as Adelaide secure finals football in topsy-turvy draw with Wanderers

Christian Marchetti

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Three conclusions as Adelaide secure finals football in topsy-turvy draw with Wanderers

Adelaide United have clinched a top-six finish and finals football after an exciting draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Player Ratings as Jets make the Mariners wait for finals in stunning derby win

Christian Marchetti

Jun 1, 20215 min read

Player Ratings as Jets make the Mariners wait for finals in stunning derby win

The Newcastle Jets have stunned arch-rivals the Central Coast Mariners in the latest edition of the F3 Derby.

Free-flowing Victory end Western United's season in humiliating fashion

Thomas Pombart

May 28, 20212 min read

Free-flowing Victory end Western United's season in humiliating fashion

The “West Melbourne Derby” threw up a surprise result when the out of form and shell-shocked Melbourne Victory put six past Western United.

Player Ratings as Mariners edge closer to finals football with pulsating win over Macarthur

Christian Marchetti

May 27, 20215 min read

Player Ratings as Mariners edge closer to finals football with pulsating win over Macarthur

The Central Coast Mariners have all but secured finals football after an entertaining comeback win over Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium.

Wanderers finals hopes all but over after home defeat to Wellington

Thomas Pombart

May 26, 20212 min read

Wanderers finals hopes all but over after home defeat to Wellington

The Western Sydney Wanderers have been dealt a significant blow in their chances of making the top six after suffering defeat to Wellington.

Christian Marchetti

May 17, 20214 min read

Is it time to scrap the Finals Series?

Is it time to look at the model used in European leagues, where the team on top after the home and away season takes home the trophy?

Moon content despite narrow defeat to Adelaide

Christian Marchetti

May 16, 20212 min read

Moon content despite narrow defeat to Adelaide

Brisbane coach Warren Moon was impressed with what he saw from his side despite a 1-0 defeat in Adelaide.

Mariners edge tight F3 Derby to go second

Thomas Pombart

May 15, 20212 min read

Mariners edge tight F3 Derby to go second

Craig Deans’ Newcastle Jets came up against a strong force in the high-flying Central Coast Mariners in Saturday night’s F3 Derby.

What would the A-League look like this season with promotion and relegation?

Thomas Pombart

May 8, 20212 min read

What would the A-League look like this season with promotion and relegation?

The introduction of a National Second Division in 2022 is possible, with the hopeful addition of promotion and relegation.

FPF's Player Ratings as Macarthur come from behind to beat Victory

Christian Marchetti

May 6, 20214 min read

FPF's Player Ratings as Macarthur come from behind to beat Victory

Melbourne Victory have succumbed to yet another home defeat after Macarthur came from behind to beat them at AAMI Park.

Acton 8.5, Baumjohann 4: Big Blue Player Ratings

Christian Marchetti

Apr 27, 20214 min read

Acton 8.5, Baumjohann 4: Big Blue Player Ratings

Sydney FC have been fortunate to escape with victory in the 55th Big Blue after a subpar performance against an improved Melbourne Victory.

Metcalfe 7.5, Puyo 4: Macarthur vs Melbourne City Player Ratings

Christian Marchetti

Apr 24, 20214 min read

Metcalfe 7.5, Puyo 4: Macarthur vs Melbourne City Player Ratings

Macarthur and Melbourne City have played out a cagey draw, as both missed an opportunity to cement their place in the top six.

Christian Marchetti

Apr 20, 20215 min read

FPF's Mid-Season A-League Report Cards

We thought it was a good time to give each club a grade from A to E for their performance in the 2020-21 A-League season thus far.