Adelaide United
7th in Australian A-League Men2026 Schedule
SYD
ADE
BGPU
ADE
PER
ADE
PER
ADE
ADE
TPO
ADE
CAHN
ADE
AFC
AFC
ADE
MCY
ADE
ADE
MAC
NEW
ADE
ADE
AFC
WSW
ADE
CCM
ADE
ADE
WEL
MVC
ADE
ADE
PER
SYD
ADE
ADE
NEW
ADE
MAC
BRR
ADE
ADE
MVC
WEL
ADE
ADE
CCM
ADE
WSW
PER
ADE
For the A-League, a new season brings an old challenge: How do you make people care?
The start of the 2026-27 A-League Men and A-League Women seasons is upon us and, while there will be fresh stars and storylines, the biggest challenge will be rebuilding buzz, connection and belief.
A-League Men 2026-27 season preview: Key players, storylines
Who rises, who falls and who takes the silverware? ESPN breaks down every A-League Men team ahead of a wide-open 2026-27 season.
A-League kit rankings: Which club has 2026-27's best jerseys?
From throwback classics to bold new designs, ESPN ranks every A-League club's kit for 2026-27. Which set of jerseys takes the crown?
A-League Men 2025-26 report cards: Box Office Jets get an A+
Joey Lynch and Adam Sheldon run the rule over every eliminated A-League side; deciding which clubs made the grade, who needs to better, and what team is failing.
Steel and savvy help Auckland, Sydney book A-League Grand Final date
Sorry dreamers, the youth of Newcastle and Adelaide won't be contesting the Grand Final next weekend -- both taught an A-League lesson by Auckland and Sydney, respectively.
A-League Men semifinals evenly poised heading into second legs
Just one game stands between the remaining four sides left standing in the A-League Men and a Grand Final. Will two of the youngest sides in the competition wilt under the pressure?
Resilient Goodwin sets sights on World Cup audition
On the verge of returning from long-term injury, Craig Goodwin wants to use the A-League Men finals as his late audition for a Socceroos World Cup berth that once appeared out of reach.
Stocks up, stocks down: Is Mata the A-League's best player?
A masterclass from Juan Mata highlighted the A-League weekend, while a keeper howler spelt the end of Giancarlo Italiano's time at the Nix.
A-League stocks up, stocks down: Could the Jets hand Heidelberg a spot in Asia?
Newcastle's stunning A-League success may have left Football Australia in a bind, while Sydney FC's visa spots continue to be wasted. That and more in this week's A-League Stocks.
A-League transfer grades: Macarthur gets A for Mitchell Duke
Signing a Socceroos star gunning for a place at the World Cup? That's sound business from Macarthur, according to Joey Lynch. So how did all the A-League clubs fare in January?
A-League Men Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland FC | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Macarthur FC | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Newcastle Jets | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Central Coast Mar.. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wa.. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Adelaide United | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Wellington Phoeni.. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 | Melbourne City FC | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Joshua Smits | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Ethan Cox | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Max Vartuli | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Joshua Smits | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Ethan Cox | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Max Vartuli | 0 | 0 | 0 |