Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory

8th in Australian A-League Men
A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller

Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.

Another A-League season begins amid feelings of existential dread Another A-League season begins amid feelings of existential dread

Hope fuels football around the world. So why, on the cusp of the 2025-26 A-League Men season, does feel in such short supply?

Collection Collection

A-League 2025-26 kit ranking: Australia's best and worst jerseys A-League 2025-26 kit ranking: Australia's best and worst jerseys

With the 2025-26 A-League season set to begin, ESPN has run the rule over the best (and worst) kits in Australia's top flight.

Report: Kevin Muscat strong candidate for vacant Rangers job Report: Kevin Muscat strong candidate for vacant Rangers job

Former Rangers hardman and ex-Australia international Kevin Muscat has emerged as a serious contender for the vacant managerial post at Ibrox, according to reports.

A-League Men 2025-26 season preview: Key players, storylines A-League Men 2025-26 season preview: Key players, storylines

Silverware or bust? Which player is on the cusp of the Socceroos' World Cup squad? Who is primed to be sacked? Here's all you need to know about each team ahead of Friday's A-League start.

More minutes? Why Melbourne Victory took a punt on Juan Mata More minutes? Why Melbourne Victory took a punt on Juan Mata

Juan Mata barely featured for the Wanderers last season. So why have Melbourne Victory snapped up the 37-year-old World Cup winner?

Juan Mata joins Melbourne Victory from Western Sydney Wanderers Juan Mata joins Melbourne Victory from Western Sydney Wanderers

Former Spain, Manchester United and Chelsea star Juan Mata has joined Melbourne Victory for his second stint in the A-League Men after departing the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Wrexham's Australia and NZ tour diary: Wrexham make a winning start vs. Melbourne Victory Wrexham's Australia and NZ tour diary: Wrexham make a winning start vs. Melbourne Victory

After long flights, cold early-morning training, visits to the MCG, and many promotional interviews, Wrexham actually got to play a match. And won.

Wrexham's late double secures commanding victory Wrexham's late double secures commanding victory

Finishes from Ryan Hardie and George Evans in quick succession capped off a composed performance, sealing a well-earned win for Wrexham.

Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory Ryan Hardie on target as Wrexham beat youthful Victory

Key signing Ryan Hardie marked his first appearance in a Wrexham shirt with a goal as the Welsh club kicked off its tour Down Under with a 3-0 win over Melbourne Victory.

A-League Men Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Central Coast Mar.. 1 +1 3
2 Adelaide United 1 +1 3
3 Brisbane Roar 1 +1 3
4 Wellington Phoeni.. 1 0 1
5 Perth Glory 1 0 1
6 Melbourne City FC 1 0 1
7 Western Sydney Wa.. 1 0 1
8 Melbourne Victory 1 0 1
9 Auckland FC 1 0 1
10 Newcastle Jets 1 -1 0
11 Sydney FC 1 -1 0
12 Macarthur FC 1 -1 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
25 Jack Duncan 0 1 0
2 Jason Davidson 0 1 0
4 Lachlan Jackso.. 0 1 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
25 Jack Duncan 0 1 0
2 Jason Davidson 0 1 0
4 Lachlan Jackso.. 0 1 0