A-League 2025/2026
AustraliaSeason 2025/2026
About the league: A-League
A-League is a football league from Australia that we track match by match. 12 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Newcastle Jets FC lead the table with 48 points. The average is 2.82 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 60% of matches. The campaign runs from 17 October 2025 to 23 May 2026.
A-League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 163 A-League matches have been completed. Newcastle Jets FC leads the table with 48 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.82. BTTS: 60%. Over 2.5: 56%. Clean-sheet matches: 40%.
Result split
Home wins: 37%. Draws: 28%. Away wins: 35%.
Team rankings
Newcastle Jets FC has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.04. Both teams scored in 79% of Adelaide United's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Newcastle Jets FC | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 55:39 | +16 | 48 | 1.85 | DDWDD |
| 2 |  Adelaide United | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46:36 | +10 | 43 | 1.65 | DWWDL |
| 3 |  Auckland | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42:29 | +13 | 42 | 1.61 | DDDWW |
| 4 |  Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44:33 | +11 | 40 | 1.54 | LDDWL |
| 5 |  Sydney FC | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33:25 | +8 | 39 | 1.50 | DWDDL |
| 6 |  Melbourne City FC | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33:33 | 0 | 38 | 1.46 | WWWLD |
| 7 |  Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37:44 | -7 | 34 | 1.31 | WWLLW |
| 8 |  Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36:48 | -12 | 33 | 1.27 | WWLWL |
| 9 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35:42 | -7 | 32 | 1.23 | DLDWL |
| 10 |  Perth Glory FC | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 32:39 | -7 | 31 | 1.19 | DDWDW |
| 11 |  Brisbane Roar | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 27:36 | -9 | 26 | 1.00 | LDDLL |
| 12 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27:43 | -16 | 21 | 0.81 | LLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 163 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Newcastle Jets FC2.04
- 2Adelaide United1.68
- 3Melbourne Victory FC1.63
- 4Auckland1.60
- 5Macarthur1.42
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Sydney FC0.93
- 2Auckland1.03
- 3Melbourne Victory FC1.26
- 4Melbourne City FC1.26
- 5Brisbane Roar1.38
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Adelaide United79%
- 2Newcastle Jets FC75%
- 3Auckland67%
- 4Central Coast Mariners65%
- 5Wellington Phoenix65%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Melbourne Victory FC6.3
- 2Adelaide United5.8
- 3Melbourne City FC5.7
- 4Wellington Phoenix5.6
- 5Macarthur5.5
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland | 30 | 1.70 | 1.30 | +0.40 | 49 | 50 | +1 |
| 2 | Melbourne Victory FC | 27 | 1.88 | 1.26 | +0.62 | 47 | 40 | -7 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 30 | 1.61 | 1.57 | +0.04 | 42 | 44 | +2 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 27 | 1.54 | 1.37 | +0.17 | 40 | 39 | -1 |
| 5 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 1.45 | 1.27 | +0.18 | 39 | 26 | -13 |
| 6 | Newcastle Jets FC | 28 | 1.74 | 1.78 | -0.04 | 38 | 50 | +12 |
| 7 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 1.64 | 1.57 | +0.07 | 37 | 21 | -16 |
| 8 | Adelaide United | 28 | 1.62 | 1.73 | -0.10 | 37 | 44 | +7 |
| 9 | Macarthur | 26 | 1.59 | 1.60 | -0.01 | 36 | 34 | -2 |
| 10 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 1.43 | 1.52 | -0.09 | 35 | 33 | -2 |
| 11 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 1.31 | 1.66 | -0.36 | 30 | 31 | +1 |
| 12 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 1.10 | 2.05 | -0.95 | 22 | 32 | +10 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Elimination Finals
FAQ
How many teams play in A-League?
The 2025/2026 season of A-League includes 12 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 A-League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 A-League season runs from 17 October 2025 to 23 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the A-League season have?
The 2025/2026 A-League season spans 26 matchweeks.
Who leads the A-League table?
Newcastle Jets FC leads A-League with 48 points.
Which team scores the most goals in A-League?
Newcastle Jets FC has the strongest attack in A-League, scoring 2.04 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in A-League?
Sydney FC concedes the fewest goals in A-League, 0.93 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in A-League?
A-League averages 2.82 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in A-League?
Over 2.5 lands in 56% of A-League matches.
How often do both teams score in A-League?
BTTS lands in 60% of A-League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in A-League?
Home teams win 37% of matches in A-League.