2018–19 W-League

The 2018–19 W-League season was the eleventh season of the W-League, the Australian national women's association football competition.

W-League
Season2018–19
ChampionsSydney FC (3rd title)
PremiersMelbourne Victory (1st title)
Matches played57
Goals scored189 (3.32 per match)
Top goalscorerSam Kerr (13 goals)
Biggest home winSydney FC 5–1 Brisbane Roar (9 December 2018)
Biggest away winWestern Sydney Wanderers 1–5 Perth Glory (24 January 2019)
Highest scoringCanberra United 4–4 Perth Glory (4 November 2018)
Highest attendance7,163
Melbourne Victory vs. Perth Glory
(1 December 2018)
Lowest attendance500
Melbourne City vs. Adelaide United
(28 December 2018)
Average attendance1,528
All statistics correct as of 16 February 2019.

Clubs

Stadia and locations
Team Location Stadium Capacity
Adelaide United Adelaide Marden Sports Complex
Coopers Stadium		 6,000
16,500
Brisbane Roar Brisbane Suncorp Stadium
Lions Stadium		 52,500
5,000
Canberra United Canberra McKellar Park
Seiffert Oval		 3,500
15,000
Melbourne City Melbourne CB Smith Reserve
AAMI Park		 2,000
30,050
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Lakeside Stadium
Epping Stadium
AAMI Park
Latrobe City Stadium		 12,000
10,000
30,050
12,000
Newcastle Jets Newcastle Newcastle Number 2 Sports Ground
McDonald Jones Stadium		 5,000
33,000
Perth Glory Perth Dorrien Gardens
nib Stadium		 4,000
20,500
Sydney FC Sydney Seymour Shaw
Jubilee Oval
Leichhardt Oval
WIN Stadium		 5,000
20,505
20,000
23,000
Western Sydney Wanderers Sydney Marconi Stadium
ANZ Stadium
Spotless Stadium		 9,000
83,500
24,000

Personnel and kits
Team Manager Captain Kit sponsors
Adelaide United Australia Ivan Karlović Australia Emma Checker[1] Macron[2]
Brisbane Roar Australia Melissa Andreatta Australia Clare Polkinghorne[3] Umbro[4][5]
Canberra United Australia Heather Garriock Scotland Rachel Corsie[6] Nike
University of Canberra[7][8]
Melbourne City Australia Rado Vidošić Australia Steph Catley[9] Nike
Melbourne Victory Wales Jeff Hopkins England Natasha Dowie[10] Adidas[11]
Newcastle Jets Australia Craig Deans Australia Cassidy Davis
Australia Gema Simon
Australia Emily van Egmond[12]		 Viva Teamwear[13]
Greater Bank[14]
Perth Glory Australia Bobby Despotovski Australia Sam Kerr[15] Macron[16]
Sydney FC Australia Ante Juric Australia Teresa Polias[17] Puma
Western Sydney Wanderers Australia Dan Barrett Australia Servet Uzunlar[18] Nike[19]

Managerial changes
Team Outgoing manager Manner of departure Date of vacancy Position on table Incoming manager Date of appointment
Melbourne City Australia Patrick Kisnorbo Coaching Restructure[20] Pre-season Australia Rado Vidošić 19 June 2018
Western Sydney Wanderers Australia Richard Byrne New Head Coach Appointed[21] Australia Dan Barrett 3 August 2018

Transfers
Further information: W-League transfers for 2018–19 season

Foreign players
As of the end of the season.
Club Visa 1 Visa 2 Visa 3 Visa 4 Non-Visa foreign(s) Former player(s)
Adelaide United Iceland Fanndís Friðriksdóttir Iceland Gunnhildur Yrsa Jónsdóttir United States Amber Brooks United States Veronica Latsko
Brisbane Roar England Chioma Ubogagu Japan Yūki Nagasato United States Celeste Boureille United States Carson Pickett
Canberra United Chile María José Rojas Scotland Rachel Corsie South Africa Refiloe Jane South Africa Rhoda Mulaudzi Republic of Ireland Denise O'SullivanG
United States Paige Nielsen
Melbourne City Denmark Theresa Nielsen Japan Yukari Kinga United States Lauren Barnes United States Jasmyne Spencer New Zealand Rebekah StottA
United States Hailie MaceG		 England Jodie TaylorG
Melbourne Victory England Natasha Dowie United States Samantha Johnson United States Christine Nairn United States Dani Weatherholt
Newcastle Jets United States Britt Eckerstrom United States Taylor Smith United States Katie Stengel United States Arin Wright
Perth Glory United States Rachel Hill United States Alyssa Mautz United States Katie Naughton United States Nikki Stanton Philippines Stacey CavillA
Sydney FC United States Aubrey Bledsoe United States Danielle Colaprico United States Sofia Huerta United States Savannah McCaskill
Western Sydney Wanderers Ghana Elizabeth Addo Netherlands Maruschka Waldus United States Lo'eau LaBonta United States Sydney Miramontez

The following do not fill a Visa position:
A Australian citizens who have chosen to represent another national team;
G Guest Players

Regular season

The regular season was played between 25 October 2018 and 6 February 2019, over 14 rounds, with each team playing twelve matches.

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Melbourne Victory 12 7 3 2 21 15 +6 24 Qualification to Finals series and 2019 AFC Women's Club Championship
2 Brisbane Roar 12 6 2 4 18 17 +1 20 Qualification to Finals series
3 Sydney FC (C) 12 6 1 5 28 19 +9 19
4 Perth Glory 12 5 4 3 28 20 +8 19
5 Melbourne City 12 6 1 5 20 15 +5 19
6 Adelaide United 12 5 3 4 17 19 −2 18
7 Newcastle Jets 12 5 1 6 18 21 −3 16
8 Canberra United 12 3 4 5 13 18 −5 13
9 Western Sydney Wanderers 12 1 1 10 11 30 −19 4
Source: W-League Ladder
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions

Fixtures

Individual matches are collated at each club's season article.

Finals series
Semi-finals Grand Final
      
1 Melbourne Victory 2
4 Perth Glory (a.e.t.) 4
Sydney FC 4
Perth Glory 2
2 Brisbane Roar 1
3 Sydney FC 2

Semi-finals
10 February 2019 Melbourne Victory2–4 (a.e.t.) Perth Glory Melbourne
14:00 AEDT
  • Nairn 2'
  • Maher 90+4'
 Source
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 8,599
Referee: Rachel Mitchenson
10 February 2019 Brisbane Roar1–2 Sydney FC Brisbane
18:15 AEST
Source
Stadium: Dolphin Oval
Attendance: 4,271
Referee: Rebecca Durcau

Grand final
Main article: 2019 W-League grand final
16 February 2019 Sydney FC 4–2Perth GlorySydney
16:30 AEDT
Report
Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Attendance: 6,127
Referee: Kate Jacewicz

Regular-season statistics

Top scorers
As of 5 February 2019, end of regular season[22]
Rank Player Club Goals
1 Australia Sam Kerr Perth Glory 13
2 England Natasha Dowie Melbourne Victory 9
Australia Caitlin Foord Sydney FC
United States Veronica Latsko Adelaide United
5 United States Rachel Hill Perth Glory 5
Australia Allira Toby Brisbane Roar
7 Australia Emily Gielnik Melbourne Victory 4
Australia Princess Ibini Sydney FC
United States Alyssa Mautz Perth Glory
South Africa Rhoda Mulaudzi Canberra United
United States Christine Nairn Melbourne Victory
United States Jasmyne Spencer Melbourne City
Australia Cortnee Vine Newcastle Jets

Hat-tricks
Main article: List of W-League (Australia) hat-tricks
PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef.
United States Jasmyne SpencerMelbourne CitySydney FC3–12 November 2018[23]
England Natasha DowieMelbourne VictorySydney FC3–225 November 2018[24]
Australia Caitlin FoordSydney FCBrisbane Roar5–19 December 2018[25]

Own goals
Player Club Against Round
Republic of Ireland Denise O'SullivanCanberra UnitedPerth Glory2
Australia Elise Kellond-KnightMelbourne CityMelbourne Victory3
Australia Natasha PriorCanberra UnitedAdelaide United4
Australia Servet UzunlarWestern Sydney WanderersCanberra United6
Australia Casey DumontMelbourne VictoryBrisbane Roar7
England Natasha DowieMelbourne VictoryBrisbane Roar7
United States Sydney MiramontezWestern Sydney WanderersBrisbane Roar8
Australia Laura JohnsAdelaide UnitedNewcastle Jets9

Final Series statistics

Hat-tricks
PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef.
Australia Samantha KerrPerth GloryMelbourne Victory4–210 February 2019[26]

End-of-season awards

The following end of the season awards were announced at the 2018–19 Dolan Warren Awards night on 13 May 2019.[27][28]

See also

References
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  2. "Adelaide United announces Macron partnership". Adelaide United. 2 June 2016.
  3. Wenzel, Murray (25 October 2018). "Roar captain eyes crucial W-League season". Bendigo Advertiser.
  4. "Brisbane Roar and Umbro announce long-term partnership". Brisbane Roar. 15 August 2014. Archived from the original on 27 March 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  5. Ingils, William (21 September 2018). "Brisbane Roar Release a Viciously Stunning Home Kit. What do you Think?". UK Soccer Shop.
  6. Bacic, Angela (27 October 2018). "Corsie: "There is no time to waste"". The Women's Game.
  7. Dutton, Chris (23 August 2018). "Canberra United moves training base from AIS to University of Canberra". The Sydney Morning Herald. The university and Capital Football will announce the deal on Thursday as part of a front-of-jersey sponsorship arrangement for the W-League season.
  8. Perry, Anthony (23 August 2018). "Canberra United moves to UC". University of Canberra. The University of Canberra will become the new training venue for Canberra United for the 2018–19 W-League season and beyond as part of a new sponsorship arrangement.
  9. "City's first wave of signings revealed". The Women's Game. 24 September 2018.
  10. Tito, Clement (25 October 2018). "Dowie dreaming of World Cup spot". The Women's Game.
  11. "Melbourne Victory extends partnership with adidas". Melbourne Victory. 6 February 2017.
  12. "W-League: 2018/19 leadership group locked in". Newcastle Jets. 30 October 2018.
  13. Dudley, George (2 June 2017). "Newcastle Jets agree apparel deal with Viva". SportsPro.
  14. "Greater Bank confirms Major Sponsorship of Newcastle Jets W League squad". Greater Bank. 9 October 2018.
  15. Cahill, Denise S. (17 October 2018). "Sam Kerr in town for Perth Glory launch". Western Suburbs Weekly.
  16. "Macron sign on for four more years". Perth Glory. 30 May 2017.
  17. "UNSW and Sydney FC partnership launches into a new season". Mirage News. 22 October 2018.
  18. "Uzunlar named Wanderers Westfield W-League captain". Western Sydney Wanderers. 22 October 2018.
  19. "Wanderers launch jersey, announce Nike partnership extension". Western Sydney Wanderers. 11 August 2017.
  20. "MELBOURNE CITY ANNOUNCE COACHING RESTRUCTURE". 19 June 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  21. "Wanderers appoint new Westfield W-League coach". 3 August 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
  22. "Players – W-League – Australia". Soccerway. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  23. Unwin, Dominic (2 November 2018). "Spencer into history books as City kick-start season". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  24. Clement, Tim (25 November 2018). "Decisive Dowie plays down starring role as Victory edge Big Blue battle". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  25. "Foord hat-trick snaps losing streak as Sky Blues demolish Roar". 9 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
  26. Seroukas, John (10 February 2019). "Kerr hat-trick fires Glory to third ever Westfield W-League grand final". Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  27. Lynch, Michael (13 May 2019). "Nix striker Krishna nets Warren medal, Victory's Nairn takes Dolan". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  28. "Dolan Warren Award Winners: Roy Krishna wins Johnny Warren Medal". A-League. Football Federation Australia. 13 May 2019.
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