Round 1 of the A-League is done and it was a mixed bag. Dale and Matt slog through four dull games, find a couple of good ones, and then lose it completely over the chaos of the F3 Derby.

From Ange Postecoglou’s record-short Premier League stint to Adelaide’s bright start and the sauce-bottle madness in Gosford, it’s all here. Plus a few digs at A-League marketing and the so-called “rivalries” they’re trying to sell us.

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The A-League is back and so are we.

In the first episode of In the A-League, hosts Dale and Matthew dive deep into the 2025-26 A-League Men season, breaking down team predictions, scandals, and every club’s chances. From Melbourne City’s title defence to Auckland FC’s second-year test, we unpack all the key storylines, transfers, and surprises shaping the A-League this year.

We cover the Ulises Dávila betting scandal, Mark Jackson’s shock exit from Central Coast Mariners, the North Terrace boycott, and why the A-League ranks top-five worldwide for youth minutes. Plus: the Western United collapse explained, who will be Premiers, and who will lift the Championship trophy.

⚽ Teams discussed: Melbourne City, Auckland FC, Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, Adelaide United, Western Sydney Wanderers, Perth Glory, Wellington Phoenix, Macarthur Bulls, Central Coast Mariners, Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets.

🎧 Just football.

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