A-League Men Finals

This is a list of all the A-League Men finals series that have occurred. The inaugural series was in 2006 and the latest was in 2021.

Standard cup rules – such as the away goals rule (two-leg ties only), extra time and penalty shootouts – are used to decide drawn games. The higher ranked team from the regular season hosts games if there is only one leg. Winners are in bold.

2006

After the home and away season, the inaugural A-League finals series began, with the top four teams from the league ladder qualifying. The finals series used a modified Page playoff system, with the difference that each first-round game would be played over two legs. The winner of the finals series, Sydney FC were crowned inaugural A-League champions[1] with the Joe Marston Medal going to Dwight Yorke.[2] As holder of the top position on the league ladder, Adelaide United were named the 2005–06 A-League premiers. Both of these clubs then qualified for the 2007 AFC Champions League due to their achievements.

Semi-finals

10 February 2006 Minor Semi-final Leg 1Newcastle Jets0–1 Central Coast Mariners Newcastle, New South Wales
20:00 UTC+11 Report Osman 76' Stadium: EnergyAustralia Stadium
Attendance: 10,236
Referee: Ben Williams
12 February 2006 Major Semi-final Leg 1Adelaide United2–2Sydney FCAdelaide, South Australia
17:00 UTC+10.30 Rech 34'
Dodd 31'
Report Petrovski 39'
Corica 9'
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 15,104
Referee: Matthew Breeze
17 February 2006 Minor Semi-final Leg 2Central Coast Mariners1–1
(2–1 agg.)
Newcastle JetsGosford, New South Wales
20:00 UTC+11 Heffernan 79' Report Thompson 28' Stadium: Bluetongue Stadium
Attendance: 17,429
Referee: Simon Przydacz
19 February 2006 Major Semi-final Leg 2 Sydney FC 2–1
(4–3 agg.)
Adelaide UnitedSydney, New South Wales
17:00 UTC+11 Rudan 76'
Petrovski 29'
Report Qu 60' Stadium: Aussie Stadium
Attendance: 30,377
Referee: Mark Shield

Preliminary final

Grand Final

5 March 2006 Grand Final Sydney FC 1–0Central Coast MarinersSydney, New South Wales
17:00 UTC+11 Corica 62' Report Stadium: Aussie Stadium
Attendance: 41,689
Referee: Mark Shield
Man of the Match: Dwight Yorke (Joe Marston Medalist)

2007

For the second straight year, the finals series again used a modified Page playoff system with the top four teams from the 2006–07 A-League ladder qualifying. Each of the first-round games was played over two legs. The winner of the finals series, Melbourne Victory were crowned 2006–07 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Archie Thompson.[2] As holder of the top position on the league ladder, Victory were also named the 2006–07 A-League premiers. These accomplishments qualified them for the 2008 AFC Champions League alongside Adelaide United, who got in through being runners up.

Semi-finals

26 January 2007 Minor Semi-final – Leg 1 Sydney FC 2–1Newcastle JetsSydney, New South Wales
20:00 UTC+11 Brosque 15'
Milligan 30'
Report Rodriguez 71' Stadium: Aussie Stadium,
Attendance: 21,112
Referee: Peter Green
28 January 2007 Major Semi-final – Leg 1Adelaide United0–0Melbourne VictoryAdelaide, South Australia
17:30 UTC+10.30 Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 15,575
Referee: Simon Przydacz
2 February 2007 Minor Semi-final – Leg 2 Newcastle Jets 2–0
(3–2 agg.)
Sydney FCNewcastle, New South Wales
20:00 UTC+11
Report Stadium: EnergyAustralia Stadium
Attendance: 24,338
Referee: Matthew Breeze
4 February 2007 Major Semi-final – Leg 2 Melbourne Victory 2–1
(2–1 agg.)
Adelaide UnitedMelbourne, Victoria
18:00 UTC+11 Allsopp 48'
Robinson 90+2'
Report Dodd 4' Stadium: Telstra Dome
Attendance: 47,413
Referee: Mark Shield

Preliminary final

Grand Final

18 February 2007 Grand Final Melbourne Victory 6–0Adelaide UnitedMelbourne, Victoria
18:00 UTC+11
Report Stadium: Telstra Dome
Attendance: 55,436
Referee: Mark Shield
Man of the Match: Archie Thompson (Joe Marston Medal)

2008

For the third straight year, the finals series used a modified Page playoff system, again with each first-round game being played over two legs and with four teams. The winner of the finals series, the Newcastle Jets were crowned 2007–08 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Andrew Durante.[2] The Central Coast Mariners, as the holder of the top position on the league ladder, were named the 2007–08 premiers. They both qualified for the 2009 AFC Champions League due to their achievements.

Note: The Grand Final was held at the Sydney Football Stadium as the FFA deemed Bluetongue Stadium to have an insufficient capacity for the league's showpiece match.

Semi-finals

25 January 2008 Minor Semi-final – Leg 1Sydney FC0–0Queensland RoarSydney, New South Wales
20:00 UTC+11 Report Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium
Attendance: 23,450
Referee: Australia Mark Shield
8 February 2008 Minor Semi-final – Leg 2 Queensland Roar 2–0
(2–0 agg.)
Sydney FCBrisbane, Queensland
20:07 UTC+10
(Delayed Kickoff)
Report Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 36,221
Referee: Australia Mark Shield
10 February 2008 Major Semi-final – Leg 2 Central Coast Mariners 3–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–2 agg.)
Newcastle JetsGosford, New South Wales
18:00 UTC+11 Kwasnik 37'
Petrovski 74', 95'
Report Stadium: Bluetongue Stadium
Attendance: 19,112
Referee: Australia Ben Williams

Preliminary final

17 February 2008 Preliminary Final Newcastle Jets 3–2 (a.e.t.)Queensland RoarNewcastle, New South Wales
18:00 UTC+11
Report Reinaldo 90+2' (pen.), 118' (pen.) Stadium: EnergyAustralia Stadium
Attendance: 16,021
Referee: Australia Peter Green

Grand Final

2009

For the fourth straight year, the finals series used a modified Page playoff system, again with each first-round game being played over two legs and with the top four teams. The winner of the finals series, the Melbourne Victory were crowned 2008–09 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Tom Pondeljak.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Melbourne Victory were also named the 2008–09 premiers. Them and Adelaide United both qualified for the 2010 AFC Champions League, Adelaide United qualifying for being runners up.

Semi-finals

6 February 2009 Minor Semi-final Leg 1Central Coast Mariners0–2 Queensland Roar Gosford, New South Wales
20:00 UTC+11 Report
Stadium: Bluetongue Stadium
Attendance: 9,514
Referee: Ben Williams
7 February 2009 Major Semi-final Leg 1Adelaide United0–2 Melbourne Victory Adelaide, South Australia
18:30 UTC+10:30 Report Hernández 13'
Allsopp 89'
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 14,119
Referee: Strebre Delovski
13 February 2009 Minor Semi-final Leg 2 Queensland Roar 2–1
(4–1 agg.)
Central Coast MarinersBrisbane, Queensland
19:30 UTC+10 Nichols 21'
McKay 49'
Report Mrdja 64' Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 23,705
Referee: Peter Green
14 February 2009 Major Semi-final Leg 2 Melbourne Victory 4–0
(6–0 agg.)
Adelaide UnitedMelbourne, Victoria
19:30 UTC+11 Report Stadium: Telstra Dome
Attendance: 34,736
Referee: Matthew Breeze

Preliminary final

21 February 2009 Preliminary Final Adelaide United 1–0Queensland RoarAdelaide, South Australia
18:30 UTC+10:30 Barbiero 25' Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 8,472
Referee: Strebre Delovski

Grand Final

28 February 2009 Grand Final Melbourne Victory 1–0Adelaide UnitedMelbourne, Victoria
19:30 UTC+11 Pondeljak 60' Report Stadium: Telstra Dome
Attendance: 53,273
Referee: Matthew Breeze

2010

After four straight years, the finals series adapted a new modified Page playoff system, with the amount of finals teams being increased to 6. The winner of the finals series, Sydney FC were crowned 2009–10 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Simon Colosimo.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Sydney FC were also named the 2009–10 premiers. Them and Melbourne Victory both qualified for the 2011 AFC Champions League, Melbourne Victory qualifying for being runners up.

Semi-finals

18 February 2010 Major Semi-final Leg 1 Melbourne Victory 2–1Sydney FCMelbourne, Victoria
20:00 UTC+11
Report Aloisi 42' Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 18,453
Referee: Australia Peter Green
7 March 2010 Minor Semi-final Wellington Phoenix 3–1 (a.e.t.)Newcastle JetsWellington, New Zealand
16:00 UTC+13 T. Brown 33'
Ifill 105+1'
Dadi 115'
Report M. Thompson 20' Stadium: Westpac Stadium
Attendance: 32,792
Referee: Australia Chris Beath
7 March 2010 Major Semi-final Leg 2Sydney FC2–2 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 agg.)
Melbourne VictorySydney, New South Wales
17:00 UTC+11 Kisel 36' (pen.)
Bridge 54'
Report Kruse 15'
A. Thompson 113'
Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium
Attendance: 23,818
Referee: Australia Strebre Delovski

Preliminary final

13 March 2010 Preliminary Final Sydney FC 4–2Wellington PhoenixSydney, New South Wales
20:30 UTC+11 Payne 21', 31'
Brosque 63'
Bridge 71'
Report Durante 27'
Dadi 81'
Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium
Attendance: 13,196
Referee: Australia Peter Green

Grand Final

2011

For the second straight year, the finals series used the same 6 team modified Page playoff system it adopted the previous year. The winner of the finals series, Brisbane Roar were crowned 2010–11 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Mathew Ryan,[2] making him the first recipient of the award to play on the losing team. As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Central Coast Mariners were also named the 2010–11 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2012 AFC Champions League, which for the first time featured 3 Australian teams. The third team was Adelaide United, who qualified through finishing the regular season in third.

Semi-finals

18 February 2011 Semi-final 3 v 6 Adelaide United 1–0Wellington PhoenixAdelaide, South Australia
19:30 CDT T. Dodd 70' Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 10,285
Referee: Jarred Gillett
19 February 2011 Major Semi-final Leg 1Central Coast Mariners0–2 Brisbane Roar Gosford, New South Wales
19:00 EDT Report Barbarouses 52'
McKay 73'
Stadium: Bluetongue Stadium
Attendance: 10,166
Referee: Matthew Breeze
20 February 2011 Semi-final 4 v 5 Gold Coast United 1–0Melbourne VictoryGold Coast, Queensland
16:30 EST Djulbic 90+1' Report Stadium: Skilled Park
Attendance: 3,281
Referee: Strebre Delovski
26 February 2011 Major Semi-final Leg 2 Brisbane Roar 2–2
(4–2 agg.)
Central Coast MarinersBrisbane, Queensland
19:00 EST
Report Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 25,168
Referee: Peter Green
27 February 2011 Minor Semi-finalAdelaide United2–3 Gold Coast United Adelaide, South Australia
17:00 CDT van Dijk 56' (pen.)
Leckie 69'
Report Smeltz 38', 79' (pen.)
Djite 71'
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 15,028
Referee: Chris Beath

Preliminary final

Grand Final

2012

For the second straight year, the finals series used the same 6 team modified Page playoff system it adopted in the 2009–10 season. The winner of the finals series, Brisbane Roar were crowned 2011–12 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Jacob Burns,[2] making him the second recipient of the award to play on the losing team. As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Central Coast Mariners were also named the 2011–12 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2013 AFC Champions League, which was reverted to only having two A-League teams (Brisbane Roar qualifying through the 2013 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs).

Semi-finals

30 March 2012 Semi-final 4 v 5 Wellington Phoenix 3–2Sydney FCWellington, New Zealand
20:00 NZDT
(UTC+13)
Brown 47'
Sigmund 80'
Ifill 86' (pen.)
Report Chianese 81', 84' Stadium: Westpac Stadium
Attendance: 10,019
Referee: Chris Beath
31 March 2012 Major Semi-final Leg 1 Brisbane Roar 2–0Central Coast MarinersBrisbane, Queensland
16:30 AEST
(UTC+10)
Henrique 9'
Paartalu 86'
Report Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 15,081
Referee: Strebre Delovski
1 April 2012 Semi-final 3 v 6 Perth Glory 3–0Melbourne HeartPerth, Western Australia
17:00 AWST
(UTC+8)
Smeltz 65', 72', 90+2' Report Stadium: nib Stadium
Attendance: 12,600
Referee: Jarred Gillett
7 April 2012 Minor Semi-final Perth Glory 3–2 (a.e.t.)Wellington PhoenixPerth, Western Australia
17:30 AWST
(UTC+8)
van den Brink 12'
Mehmet 71'
Howarth 111'
Report Greenacre 46'
Muscat 54'
Stadium: nib Stadium
Attendance: 13,695
Referee: Peter Green
8 April 2012 Major Semi-final Leg 2Central Coast Mariners2–3
(5–2 agg.)
Brisbane Roar Gosford, New South Wales
17:00 AEST
(UTC+10)
Zwaanswijk 29'
Kwasnik 32'
Report Broich 2'
Nichols 26'
Henrique 68'
Stadium: Bluetongue Stadium
Attendance: 9,846
Referee: Jarred Gillett

Preliminary final

Grand Final

22 April 2012 Grand Final Brisbane Roar 2–1Perth GloryBrisbane, Queensland
16:00 AEST
(UTC+10)
Berisha 84', 90+7' (pen.) Report Franjic 53' (o.g.) Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 50,334[4]
Referee: Jarred Gillett

2013

For the first time, the A-League adopted a new knock-out format for the finals with six teams competing over a three-week series instead of four and the top two teams no longer receive a double chance. Instead they received the opening week of the final series off and only needed to win one game to make the grand final. Central Coast Mariners were crowned 2012–13 A-League champions, after beating Western Sydney Wanderers 2–0 with Daniel McBreen taking out the Joe Marston Medal.[2] The Wanderers were named 2012–13 premiers, after finishing top of the regular season ladder in their inaugural season. Those two teams, due to their accomplishments, qualified for the 2014 AFC Champions League, with the AFC deciding to revert the amount of Champions League teams back to three, the third team being Melbourne Victory, who entered in the 3rd round of qualifiers because they finished third in the regular season. The Wanderers went on to win the tournament, becoming the first Australian team to do so.

Note: The Grand Final was held at the Sydney Football Stadium as the FFA deemed Parramatta Stadium to have an insufficient capacity for the league's showpiece match.

Elimination Finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Western Sydney Wanderers 2
Adelaide United 1 Brisbane Roar 0
Brisbane Roar 2 Western Sydney Wanderers 0
Central Coast Mariners 2
Central Coast Mariners 1
Melbourne Victory (a.e.t.) 2 Melbourne Victory 0
Perth Glory 1

Elimination Finals

5 April 2013 Elimination Final 3 v 6 Melbourne Victory 2–1 (a.e.t.)Perth GloryMelbourne, Victoria
19:30 AEDT
Report Nagai 15' Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 22,902
Referee: Jarred Gillett
7 April 2013 Elimination Final 4 v 5Adelaide United1–2 Brisbane Roar Adelaide, South Australia
16:30 ACST Vidošić 89' Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 10,234
Referee: Chris Beath

Semi-finals

12 April 2013 Semi-final 1 Western Sydney Wanderers 2–0Brisbane RoarParramatta, New South Wales
19:30 AEST
Report Stadium: Parramatta Stadium
Attendance: 19,369
Referee: Alan Milliner

Grand Final

2014

For the second straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Brisbane Roar were crowned 2013–14 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Thomas Broich and Iacopo La Rocca, making it the first year with joint winners.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Brisbane Roar were also named the 2013–14 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2015 AFC Champions League, alongside Western Sydney Wanderers (for finishing second on the league ladder). Central Coast Mariners came third and qualified for the 2016 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Brisbane Roar 1
Melbourne Victory 2 Melbourne Victory 0
Sydney FC 1 Brisbane Roar (a.e.t.) 2
Western Sydney Wanderers 1
Western Sydney Wanderers 2
Central Coast Mariners 1 Central Coast Mariners 0
Adelaide United 0

Elimination Finals

18 April 2014 Elimination Final 4 v 5 Melbourne Victory 2–1Sydney FCMelbourne, Victoria
19:30 AEST A. Thompson 19'
Finkler 90+2'
Report Ryall 34' Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Attendance: 20,802
Referee: Peter Green

Semi-finals

27 April 2014 Semi-final 2 Brisbane Roar 1–0Melbourne VictoryBrisbane, Queensland
17:00 AEST Berisha 58' Report Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 28,350
Referee: Strebre Delovski

Grand Final

2015

For the third straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012-13 season. The winner of the finals series, Melbourne Victory were crowned 2011–12 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Mark Milligan.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Melbourne Victory were also named the 2011–12 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2016 AFC Champions League, along with Sydney FC (for finishing second on the league ladder). Adelaide United came third and qualified for the 2016 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Melbourne Victory 3
Wellington Phoenix 0 Melbourne City 0
Melbourne City 2 Melbourne Victory 3
Sydney FC 0
Sydney FC 4
Adelaide United 2 Adelaide United 1
Brisbane Roar 1

Elimination Finals

Semi-finals

9 May 2015 Sydney FC 4–1Adelaide UnitedSydney, New South Wales
19:30 AEST Ibini 19'
Brosque 45+1', 47'
Naumoff 90'
Report Goodwin 74' Stadium: Allianz Stadium
Attendance: 26,783
Referee: Ben Williams

Grand Final

2016

For the fourth straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Adelaide United were crowned 2015–16 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Isaías.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Adelaide United were also named the 2015–16 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2017 AFC Champions League, along with Western Sydney Wanderers (for finishing second on the league ladder). Brisbane Roar came third and qualified for the 2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Adelaide United 4
Melbourne City 2 Melbourne City 1
Perth Glory 0 Adelaide United 3
Western Sydney Wanderers 1
Western Sydney Wanderers (a.e.t.) 5
Brisbane Roar 2 Brisbane Roar 4
Melbourne Victory 1

Elimination Finals

15 April 2016 Elimination Final 3 v 6 Brisbane Roar 2–1Melbourne VictoryBrisbane, Queensland
19:30 AEST
Report Berisha 86' Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Attendance: 20,157
Referee: Jarred Gillett
17 April 2016 Elimination Final 4 v 5 Melbourne City 2–0Perth GloryMelbourne, Victoria
17:00 AEST
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 11,273
Referee: Chris Beath

Semi-finals

22 April 2016 Semi-final 1 Adelaide United 4–1Melbourne CityAdelaide, South Australia
19:00 ACST Djite 48', 60' (pen.)
McGowan 88'
Sánchez 90+4'
Report Fitzgerald 72' Stadium: Coopers Stadium
Attendance: 15,489
Referee: Strebre Delovski
24 April 2016 Semi-final 2 Western Sydney Wanderers 5–4 (a.e.t.)Brisbane RoarParramatta, New South Wales
16:30 AEST Castelen 26', 53', 59'
Šantalab 39'
Vidošić 102'
Report D. Petratos 16' (pen.)
Andreu 20' (o.g.)
Maclaren 23', 81'
Stadium: Pirtek Stadium
Attendance: 20,084
Referee: Peter Green

Grand Final

2017

For the fifth straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Sydney FC were crowned 2016–17 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Daniel Georgievski,[2] making him the third recipient of the award to play on the losing team. As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Sydney FC were also named the 2016–17 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2017 AFC Champions League, along with Melbourne Victory (for finishing second on the league ladder). Brisbane Roar came third and qualified for the 2017 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Sydney FC 3
Melbourne City 0 Perth Glory 0
Perth Glory 2 Sydney FC (p) 1 (4)
Melbourne Victory 1 (2)
Melbourne Victory 1
Brisbane Roar (p) 1 (6) Brisbane Roar 0
Western Sydney Wanderers 1 (5)

Elimination Finals

23 April 2017 Elimination Final 4 v 5Melbourne City0–2 Perth Glory Melbourne, Victoria
19:00 AEST Report
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 9,944
Referee: Chris Beath

Semi-finals

29 April 2017 Semi-final 1 Sydney FC 3–0Perth GlorySydney, New South Wales
19:50 AEST
Report Stadium: Allianz Stadium
Attendance: 21,938
Referee: Peter Green
30 April 2017 Semi-final 2 Melbourne Victory 1–0Brisbane RoarMelbourne, Victoria
17:00 AEST Berisha 70' Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 20,202
Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones

Grand Final

2018

For the sixth straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Melbourne Victory were crowned 2017–18 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Lawrence Thomas.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Sydney FC were named the 2017–18 premiers. Due to both teams' accomplishments, they qualified into the 2019 AFC Champions League. Newcastle Jets came second and qualified for the 2019 AFC Champions League preliminary round 2.

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Sydney FC 2
Melbourne Victory 2 Melbourne Victory (a.e.t.) 3
Adelaide United 1 Newcastle Jets 0
Melbourne Victory 1
Newcastle Jets 2
Melbourne City 2 Melbourne City 1
Brisbane Roar 0

Elimination Finals

20 April 2018 Elimination Final 3 v 6 Melbourne City 2−0Brisbane RoarMelbourne, Victoria
19:50 AEST
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 7,757
Referee: Jarred Gillett
22 April 2018 Elimination Final 4 v 5 Melbourne Victory 2−1Adelaide UnitedMelbourne, Victoria
18:00 AEST
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 15,502
Referee: Chris Beath

Semi-finals

27 April 2018 Semi-final 1 Newcastle Jets 2−1Melbourne CityNewcastle, New South Wales
19:50 AEST
Report Stadium: McDonald Jones Stadium
Attendance: 19,131
Referee: Shaun Evans
28 April 2018 Semi-final 2Sydney FC2–3 (a.e.t.) Melbourne Victory Sydney, New South Wales
19:50 AEST
Report
Stadium: Allianz Stadium
Attendance: 17,775
Referee: Kurt Ams

Grand Final

2019

For the seventh straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Sydney FC were crowned 2018–19 A-League champions with the Joe Marston Medal going to Miloš Ninković.[2] As holders of the top position on the league ladder, Perth Glory were named the 2018–19 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2020 AFC Champions League alongside Melbourne Victory, who came third and qualified for the 2020 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Perth Glory (pen.) 3 (5)
Adelaide United (a.e.t.) 1 Adelaide United 3 (4)
Melbourne City 0 Perth Glory 0 (1)
Sydney FC (pen.) 0 (4)
Sydney FC 6
Melbourne Victory 3 Melbourne Victory 1
Wellington Phoenix 1

Elimination Finals

3 May 2019 Melbourne Victory 3–1Wellington PhoenixMelbourne, Victoria
19:50 AEST Report
Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 16,010
Referee: Shaun Evans
5 May 2019 Adelaide United 1–0 (a.e.t.)Melbourne CityAdelaide, South Australia
18:30 ACST Halloran 119' Report Stadium: Coopers Stadium
Attendance: 13,232
Referee: Kurt Ams

Semi-finals

Grand Final

2020

For the eighth straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Sydney FC were crowned 2019–20 A-League champions for the second year in a row. Rhyan Grant won the Joe Marston Medal having scored the winning goal in the 2020 final. Sydney FC were also 2019–20 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage. Melbourne City, who came second, and Brisbane Roar who were the third highest ranked Australian team qualified for the 2021 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian teams withdrew from the Champions League.

All games of the 2020 finals series were played at Bankwest Stadium due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand.

Elimination-finals Semi-finals Grand Final
Sydney FC 2
Wellington Phoenix 0 Perth Glory 0
Perth Glory 1 Sydney FC (a.e.t.) 1
Melbourne City 0
Melbourne City 2
Brisbane Roar 0 Western United 0
Western United 1

Elimination Finals

22 August 2020 Wellington Phoenix0–1 Perth Glory Sydney, New South Wales
17:00 AEST Report Chianese 18' Stadium: Bankwest Stadium
Attendance: 0[note 1]
Referee: Alex King

Semi-finals

26 August 2020 Sydney FC 2–0Perth GlorySydney, New South Wales
20:10 AEST Report Stadium: Bankwest Stadium
Attendance: 3,477
Referee: Alex King

Grand Final

30 August 2020 Sydney FC 1–0 (a.e.t.)Melbourne CitySydney, New South Wales
18:30 AEST Grant 100' Report Stadium: Bankwest Stadium
Attendance: 7,051
Referee: Chris Beath
Man of the Match: Rhyan Grant

2021

For the ninth straight year, the finals series used the same six team knock-out finals system it adopted in the 2012–13 season. The winner of the finals series, Melbourne City were crowned 2020–21 A-League champions for the second year in a row. Nathaniel Atkinson won the Joe Marston Medal having scored the opening goal in the 2021 final. Melbourne City were also 2019–20 premiers. Their accomplishments qualified them into the 2022 AFC Champions League Group Stage. Sydney FC, who came second, and the 2021 FFA Cup winners qualified for the 2022 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs.

Melbourne City's home semi-final against Macarthur FC was moved to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in Victoria. This also resulted in the Grand Final being played at AAMI Park at a crowd of 50% its full capacity.

 
Elimination-finalsSemi-finalsGrand Final
 
          
 
 
 
 
20 June – Sydney
 
 
Melbourne City2
 
12 June – Gosford
 
Macarthur FC0
 
Central Coast Mariners0
 
26 June – Melbourne
 
Macarthur FC2
 
Melbourne City3
 
 
Sydney FC1
 
 
19 June – Sydney
 
 
Sydney FC2
 
13 June – Brisbane
 
Adelaide United1
 
Brisbane Roar1
 
 
Adelaide United2
 

Elimination Finals

12 June 2021 Central Coast Mariners 0–2 (a.e.t.) Macarthur FC Gosford
19:05 AEST Report
Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
Attendance: 11,565
Referee: Shaun Evans
13 June 2021 Brisbane Roar 1–2 Adelaide United Brisbane
15:05 AEST Parsons 56' Report Juric 15', 19' Stadium: Moreton Daily Stadium
Attendance: 7,782
Referee: Alex King

Semi-finals

20 June 2021 Melbourne City 2–0 Macarthur FC Sydney
16:05 AEST
Report Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Attendance: 2,283
Referee: Daniel Elder

Grand Final

27 June 2021 Melbourne City 3–1 Sydney FC Melbourne
17:05 AEST
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 14,017
Referee: Chris Beath

2022

 
Elimination-finalsSemi-finalsGrand Final
 
          
 
 
 
 
20 June – Sydney
 
 
Melbourne City2
 
14 May – AAMI Park
 
Macarthur FC0
 
Western United1
 
26 June – Melbourne
 
Wellington Phoenix0
 
Melbourne City3
 
 
Sydney FC1
 
 
19 June – Sydney
 
 
Sydney FC2
 
15 May – Coppers Stadium
 
Adelaide United1
 
Adelaide United3
 
 
Central Coast Mariners2
 

Elimination Finals

14 May 2022 Western United 1-0 Wellington Phoenix Melbourne
19:45 AEST Prijovic 10' Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 3,376
Referee: Alex King
15 May 2022 Adelaide United 3-1 Central Coast Mariners Adelaide
16:05 AEST Goodwin 26'

Yengi 67'

Oliveria 90'
Report Roux 71' Stadium: Coopers Stadium
Attendance: 10,113
Referee: Daniel Elder

Semi-finals

20 June 2021 Melbourne City 2–0 Macarthur FC Sydney
16:05 AEST
Report Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Attendance: 2,283
Referee: Daniel Elder

Grand Final

27 June 2021 Melbourne City 3–1 Sydney FC Melbourne
17:05 AEST
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 14,017
Referee: Chris Beath

2023

 
Elimination-finalsSemi-finalsGrand Final
 
          
 
 
 
 
20 June – Sydney
 
 
Melbourne City2
 
05 May – Adelaide
 
Macarthur FC0
 
Adelaide United]Adelaide United|Adelaide United2
 
26 June – Melbourne
 
Wellington Phoenix0
 
Melbourne City3
 
 
Sydney FC1
 
 
19 June – Sydney
 
 
Sydney FC2
 
06 May – CommBank Stadium
 
Adelaide United1
 
Western Sydney Wanderers1
 
 
Sydney FC2
 

Elimination Finals

05 May 2023 Adelaide United 2-0 (a.e.t.) Wellington Phoenix Gosford
19:45 AEST Report
Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
Attendance: 11,565
Referee: Shaun Evans
13 June 2021 Brisbane Roar 1–2 Adelaide United Brisbane
15:05 AEST Parsons 56' Report Juric 15', 19' Stadium: Moreton Daily Stadium
Attendance: 7,782
Referee: Alex King

Semi-finals

20 June 2021 Melbourne City 2–0 Macarthur FC Sydney
16:05 AEST
Report Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Attendance: 2,283
Referee: Daniel Elder

Grand Final

27 June 2021 Melbourne City 3–1 Sydney FC Melbourne
17:05 AEST
Report Stadium: AAMI Park
Attendance: 14,017
Referee: Chris Beath

Appearances by club

Bold indicates they won the finals series that year. Team names in italics indicates the club is a former A-League member.

Rank Club Appearances Years
1 Sydney FC 13 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
Adelaide United 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
3 Queensland/Brisbane Roar 12 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021
Melbourne Victory 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
5 Central Coast Mariners 10 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2022, 2023
Melbourne Heart/City 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
7 Wellington Phoenix 8 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023
8 Perth Glory 7 2010, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020
9 Newcastle Jets 5 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2018
Western Sydney Wanderers 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2023
11 Gold Coast United 2 2010, 2011
Western United 2020, 2022
13 Macarthur FC 1 2021
14 New Zealand Knights 0
North Queensland Fury

Notes

  1. The match was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.

References

  1. Pentony, Luke (5 March 2006). "FC win A-League grand final". ABC News. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  2. "The Marston men: A-League Grand Final heroes". FTBL. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
  3. "Mariners downed in penalty shoot-out with Perth through to grand final". The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 April 2012.
  4. "Roar go back-to-back amid drama". Footballaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
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