The 2012–13 A-League was the 36th season of top-flight soccer in Australia, and the eighth season of the Australian A-League since its establishment in 2004. The 2012–13 season saw the introduction of a new Western Sydney-based team, the return of Newcastle Jets FC after their A-League licence was returned by FFA, and the end of Gold Coast United after they were removed from the competition at the end of the previous season.[1][2][3] This season was also the last A-League season to be broadcast exclusively on paid television, after SBS obtained the rights to a live Friday night game each week of the A-League season, and all A-League finals games on a one-hour delay, on a $160 million four-year broadcast deal, effective from the 2013–14 A-League season onwards.[4][5]
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| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5 October 2012 – 21 April 2013 |
| Champions | Central Coast Mariners (1st title) |
| Premiers | Western Sydney Wanderers (1st title) |
| Champions League | |
| Matches played | 135 |
| Goals scored | 370 (2.74 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Daniel McBreen (19 goals) |
| Best goalkeeper | Ante Covic |
| Biggest home win | Sydney FC 7–1 Wellington Phoenix (19 January 2013) |
| Biggest away win | Newcastle Jets 0–3 Wellington Phoenix (18 November 2012) Newcastle Jets 0–3 Western Sydney Wanderers (29 March 2013) |
| Highest scoring | Central Coast Mariners 7–2 Sydney FC (3 November 2012) |
| Longest winning run | Western Sydney Wanderers (10) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Western Sydney Wanderers (13) |
| Longest winless run | Perth Glory (8) |
| Longest losing run |
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| Highest attendance | 42,032 |
| Lowest attendance | 3,060 |
| Average attendance | 12,341 ( 1,853) |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
Clubs edit
| Team | City | Home ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide United | Adelaide | Hindmarsh Stadium | 17,000 |
| Brisbane Roar | Brisbane | Suncorp Stadium | 52,500 |
| Central Coast Mariners | Gosford | Bluetongue Stadium | 20,119 |
| Melbourne Heart | Melbourne | AAMI Park | 30,050 |
| Melbourne Victory | Melbourne | Etihad Stadium AAMI Park |
56,347 30,050 |
| Newcastle Jets | Newcastle | Hunter Stadium | 33,000 |
| Perth Glory | Perth | NIB Stadium Patersons Stadium |
20,500 43,500 |
| Sydney FC | Sydney | Allianz Stadium | 45,500 |
| Wellington Phoenix | Wellington | Westpac Stadium | 36,000 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Sydney | Parramatta Stadium | 21,487 |
Personnel and kit specifications edit
Transfers edit
Managerial changes edit
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Table | Incoming manager | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Heart |  John van 't Schip
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Mutual termination | 1 February 2012[8] | Pre-season |  John Aloisi
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8 May 2012[9] |
| Sydney FC |  Vitezslav Lavicka
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Contract expired | 3 February 2012[10] |  Ian Crook
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14 May 2012[11] | |
| Melbourne Victory |  Jim Magilton
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Contract expired | 1 April 2012[12] | Ange Postecoglou
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26 April 2012[13] | |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Inaugural | 4 April 2012[3] | Tony Popovic
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17 May 2012[14] | ||
| Brisbane Roar | Ange Postecoglou
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Resigned | 24 April 2012[15] |  Rado Vidošić
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25 April 2012[16] | |
| Sydney FC | Ian Crook
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Resigned | 11 November 2012 | 8th | Frank Farina
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28 November 2012[17] |
| Brisbane Roar | Rado Vidošić
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Mutual Consent | 19 December 2012 | 9th | Mike Mulvey
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19 December 2012[18] |
| Adelaide United | John Kosmina
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Resigned | 28 January 2013 | 4th | Michael Valkanis
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28 January 2013[18] |
| Perth Glory |  Ian Ferguson
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Termination | 11 February 2013[19] | 10th | Alistair Edwards
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11 February 2013[19] |
| Wellington Phoenix |  Ricki Herbert
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Resigned | 26 February 2013[20] | 10th | Chris Greenacre
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26 February 2013[20] |
Foreign players edit
The following do not fill a Visa position:
1Those players who were born and started their professional career abroad but have since gained Australian Residency (and New Zealand Residency, in the case of Wellington Phoenix);
2Australian residents (and New Zealand residents, in the case of Wellington Phoenix) who have chosen to represent another national team;
3Injury Replacement Players, or National Team Replacement Players;
4Guest Players (eligible to play a maximum of ten games)
5Additional Expansion Club Visa Player
Salary cap exemptions and captains edit
Regular season edit
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 27 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 41 | 21 | +20 | 57 | Qualification for 2014 AFC Champions League group stage and finals series |
| 2 | Central Coast Mariners (C) | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 22 | +26 | 54 | |
| 3 | Melbourne Victory | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48 | 45 | +3 | 44 | Qualification for 2014 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off and finals series[a] |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 38 | 37 | +1 | 41 | Qualification for Finals series |
| 5 | Brisbane Roar | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 33 | 29 | +4 | 35 | |
| 6 | Perth Glory | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 29 | 31 | −2 | 32 | |
| 7 | Sydney FC | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 41 | 51 | −10 | 32 | |
| 8 | Newcastle Jets | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 45 | −15 | 31 | |
| 9 | Melbourne Heart | 27 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 31 | 40 | −9 | 27 | |
| 10 | Wellington Phoenix[b] | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 31 | 49 | −18 | 27 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 March 2013. Source: ultimatealeague.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ Since the winner of 2013 A-League Grand Final (Central Coast Mariners) qualified for the 2014 AFC Champions League group stage, the 3rd placed team qualified for the qualifying play-off of 2014 AFC Champions League.
- ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for the AFC Champions League as they are not recognised as an AFC club.
Home and away season edit
The 2012–13 season sees each team play 27 games, kicking off on 5 October 2012, and concluding on 31 March 2013.[52]
Week 1 edit
| 5 October 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 1–2 | Melbourne Heart | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
| Friday 19:30 AEST | Rojas  26' |
Report |
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Attendance: 42,032 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 6 October 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–0 | Sydney FC | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Saturday 19:30 NZDT | Report | Attendance: 12,057 Referee: Peter Green |
| 6 October 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–0 | Central Coast Mariners | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEST | Report | Attendance: 10,458 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 7 October 2012 | Newcastle Jets | 0–2 | Adelaide United | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Sunday 15:00 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 14,868 Referee: Shaun Evans |
| 7 October 2012 | Perth Glory | 1–0 | Brisbane Roar | Patersons Stadium, Perth |
| Sunday 14:00 AWST | Mehmet 88' |
Report | Attendance: 14,085 Referee: Ben Williams |
Week 2 edit
| 12 October 2012 | Adelaide United | 1–0 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Friday 19:00 ACDT | Neumann 70' |
Report | Attendance: 8,950 Referee: Brenton Hayward |
| 13 October 2012 | Sydney FC | 2–3 | Newcastle Jets | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 35,419 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 13 October 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 5–0 | Melbourne Victory | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Saturday 18:45 AEST | Report | Attendance: 17,364 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 14 October 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 1–1 | Wellington Phoenix | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Sunday 15:00 AEDT |
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Report | Ifill 45' (pen.) |
Attendance: 10,097 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
| 14 October 2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–0 | Perth Glory | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | McBreen 70' |
Report | Attendance: 9,192 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Week 3 edit
| 19 October 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 2–1 | Adelaide United | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Vidošić 50' (pen.) |
Attendance: 19,174 Referee: Peter Green |
| 20 October 2012 | Newcastle Jets | 2–1 | Central Coast Mariners | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Ibini-Isei 71' |
Attendance: 15,289 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 20 October 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–1 | Sydney FC | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEST | Report | Del Piero 54' |
Attendance: 19,126 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 21 October 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–1 | Brisbane Roar | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Huysegems 16' |
Report | Berisha 39' |
Attendance: 9,182 Referee: Adam Kersey |
| 21 October 2012 | Perth Glory | 2–0 | Melbourne Heart | nib Stadium (reduced capacity), Perth |
| Sunday 14:00 AWST | Report | Attendance: 7,548 Referee: Matthew Gillett |
Week 4 edit
| 26 October 2012 | Newcastle Jets | 2–1 | Melbourne Victory | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Heskey 54', 56' |
Report | Thompson 71' |
Attendance: 13,912 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 27 October 2012 | Adelaide United | 3–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Saturday 17:00 ACDT | Report |
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Attendance: 8,497 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 27 October 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 0–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Saturday 18:45 AEST | Report | Bridge 19' |
Attendance: 12,663 Referee: Lucien Laverdure |
| 28 October 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 0–1 | Central Coast Mariners | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Sunday 15:00 AEDT | Report | Bojić 51' |
Attendance: 6,357 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 28 October 2012 | Sydney FC | 2–1 | Perth Glory | ANZ Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Attendance: 22,128 Referee: Peter Green |
Week 5 edit
| 2 November 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2–1 | Melbourne Heart | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Friday 19:30 AEST | Report | Tadić 57' |
Attendance: 8,075 Referee: Regis Queffelec |
| 3 November 2012 | Perth Glory | 3–2 | Newcastle Jets | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Report | Attendance: 9,293 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 3 November 2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 7–2 | Sydney FC | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Saturday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 15,686 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 4 November 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 0–1 | Adelaide United | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Sunday 16:00 AEST | Report | Vidošić 3' |
Attendance: 12,856 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 5 November 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 3–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
| Monday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Brockie 81', 90+2' |
Attendance: 20,683 Referee: Shaun Evans |
Week 6 edit
| 9 November 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 4–1 | Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Henrique 82' |
Attendance: 5,466 Referee: Shaun Evans |
| 10 November 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–2 | Newcastle Jets | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 17:30 AEST | Gibbs 15' |
Report | Attendance: 9,011 Referee: Brenton Hayward |
| 10 November 2012 | Sydney FC | 2–3 | Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT |
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Report | Attendance: 21,531 Referee: Kris Griffith-Jones |
| 11 November 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 0–1 | Central Coast Mariners | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Report | McBreen 68' |
Attendance: 6,568 Referee: Lucien Lavendure |
| 11 November 2012 | Adelaide United | 1–1 | Perth Glory | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Sunday 16:30 ACDT | Vidošić 48' |
Report | Mehmet 42' |
Attendance: 9,212 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
Week 7 edit
| 16 November 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 4–2 | Sydney FC | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Friday 19:00 AEST | Report | Del Piero 41', 48' |
Attendance: 22,970 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 17 November 2012 | Adelaide United | 1–0 | Melbourne Heart | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Saturday 17:00 ACDT | Neumann 58' |
Report | Attendance: 8,816 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 17 November 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 2–2 | Central Coast Mariners | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report |
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Attendance: 19,462 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 18 November 2012 | Newcastle Jets | 0–3 | Wellington Phoenix | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Sunday 15:00 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 13,116 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 18 November 2012 | Perth Glory | 0–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Sunday 14:00 AWST | Report |
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Attendance: 9,060 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
Week 8 edit
| 23 November 2012 | Sydney FC | 1–2 | Adelaide United | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Yau 56' |
Report | Attendance: 13,317 Referee: Peter Green |
| 24 November 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 3–3 | Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 7,125 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 24 November 2012 | Perth Glory | 1–1 | Wellington Phoenix | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Smeltz 62' |
Report | Brockie 73' |
Attendance: 7,982 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 24 November 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–2 | Melbourne Victory | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEST | Report | Attendance: 9,614 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 25 November 2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT |
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Report | Murdocca 32' |
Attendance: 9,084 Referee: Chris Beath |
Week 9 edit
| 30 November 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 1–0 | Perth Glory | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Rojas 58' |
Report | Attendance: 17,676 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 1 December 2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 | Adelaide United | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT |
|
Report | Djite 17' |
Attendance: 6,885 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 1 December 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 1–0 | Newcastle Jets | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Saturday 18:45 AEST | Report | Attendance: 12,546 Referee: Brenton Hayward |
| 2 December 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–0 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Brockie 22' |
Report | Attendance: 5,405 Referee: Matthew Gillett |
| 2 December 2012 | Sydney FC | 0–0 | Melbourne Heart | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 12,425 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
Week 10 edit
| 7 December 2012 | Adelaide United | 4–2 | Melbourne Victory | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Friday 19:00 ACDT |
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Report | Attendance: 14,115 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 8 December 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 1–0 | Perth Glory | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Mebrahtu 89' |
Report | Attendance: 4,505 Referee: Peter Green |
| 8 December 2012 | Newcastle Jets | 0–2 | Central Coast Mariners | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | McBreen 49', 66' |
Attendance: 13,122 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 9 December 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–2 | Sydney FC | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Brockie 90+2' (pen.) |
Report | Attendance: 7,375 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
| 9 December 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–0 | Brisbane Roar | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 17:00 AEST | Ono 87' (pen.) |
Report | Attendance: 6,755 Referee: Alan Milliner |
Week 11 edit
| 14 December 2012 | Perth Glory | 3–0 | Newcastle Jets | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Friday 18:45 AWST | Report | Attendance: 6,967 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 14 December 2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–0 | Melbourne Heart | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Bojić 50', 69' |
Report | Attendance: 6,921 Referee: Lucien Laverdure |
| 15 December 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 | Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Milligan 49' |
Report | Halloran 24' |
Attendance: 17,128 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 15 December 2012 | Sydney FC | 0–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 26,176 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 16 December 2012 | Adelaide United | 3–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Sunday 16:30 ACDT | Report | Sánchez 81' |
Attendance: 8,657 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
Week 12 edit
| 21 December 2012 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 6–1 | Adelaide United | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Friday 19:00 AEDT | Report | Vidošić 68' |
Attendance: 9,056 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 21 December 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 0–1 | Perth Glory | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Friday 20:00 AEST | Report | McGarry 45' |
Attendance: 11,352 Referee: Peter Green |
| 22 December 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–1 | Central Coast Mariners | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Saturday 17:00 NZDT | Sánchez 84' |
Report | McBreen 45' |
Attendance: 5,961 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
| 22 December 2012 | Newcastle Jets | 2–1 | Sydney FC | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Yau 32' |
Attendance: 17,402 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 22 December 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 1–2 | Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Fred 81' |
Report | Attendance: 26,457 Referee: Alan Milliner |
Week 13 edit
| 26 December 2012 | Adelaide United | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Wednesday 19:00 ACDT | Report | Henrique 65' |
Attendance: 11,035 Referee: Adam Kersey |
| 27 December 2012 | Wellington Phoenix | 3–2 | Melbourne Heart | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Thursday 19:30 NZDT | Report | Attendance: 6,401 Referee: Shaun Evans |
| 27 December 2012 | Sydney FC | 1–0 | Central Coast Mariners | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Thursday 19:30 AEDT | Emerton 89' |
Report | Attendance: 16,887 Referee: Peter Green |
| 27 December 2012 | Perth Glory | 1–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Patersons Stadium, Perth |
| Thursday 18:45 AWST | Ward 87' |
Report | Haliti 38' |
Attendance: 9,236 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 28 December 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 3–2 | Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 21,054 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
Week 14 edit
| 31 December 2012 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–0 | Perth Glory | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Monday 18:00 AEDT | Ibini-Isei 68' |
Report | Attendance: 14,591 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 31 December 2012 | Adelaide United | 3–0 | Sydney FC | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Monday 19:30 ACDT | Report | Attendance: 10,934 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 1 January 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 2–1 | Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Tuesday 16:00 AEDT | Report | Griffiths 18' (pen.) |
Attendance: 5,641 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 1 January 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2–1 | Melbourne Victory | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Tuesday 18:15 AEDT | Ono 42', 79' |
Report | Dilevski 72' |
Attendance: 13,659 Referee: Lucian Laverdure |
| 1 January 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 2–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Tuesday 19:30 AEST | Report |
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Attendance: 11,358 Referee: Tim McGilchrist |
Week 15 edit
| 5 January 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 0–0 | Adelaide United | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 10,721 Referee: Matthew Gillett |
| 5 January 2013 | Perth Glory | 2–2 | Sydney FC | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Smeltz 39', 80' |
Report | Attendance: 9,817 Referee: Kris Griffith-Jones |
| 5 January 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Wellington Phoenix | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 18,609 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 6 January 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 3–2 | Brisbane Roar | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Sunday 16:00 AEDT | Report | Berisha 74' (pen.), 76' |
Attendance: 6,303 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 6 January 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–2 | Central Coast Mariners | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 18:00 AEDT | Report | Daniel McBreen 41', 90+6' |
Attendance: 16,387 Referee: Chris Beath |
Week 16 edit
| 11 January 2013 | Adelaide United | 3–2 | Perth Glory | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Friday 19:00 ACDT | Report | Attendance: 10,129 Referee: Peter Green |
| 12 January 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 | Central Coast Mariners | Aurora Stadium, Launceston |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Flores 41' |
Report | McBreen 76' (pen.) |
Attendance: 6,238 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 12 January 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 1–0 | Brisbane Roar | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Griffiths 47' |
Report | Attendance: 10,164 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 13 January 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 0–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Report |
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Attendance: 6,608 Referee: Shaun Evans |
| 13 January 2013 | Sydney FC | 2–1 | Melbourne Heart | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Report | Garcia 24' |
Attendance: 13,125 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
Week 17 edit
| 18 January 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 2–0 | Adelaide United | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 7,181 Referee: Lucien Laverdure |
| 19 January 2013 | Sydney FC | 7–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT |
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Report | Sigmund 79' |
Attendance: 12,691 Referee: Kris Griffith-Jones |
| 19 January 2013 | Perth Glory | 0–1 | Melbourne Victory | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Report | Jamieson 24' (o.g.) |
Attendance: 7,603 Referee: Regis Queffelec |
| 19 January 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 0–0 | Newcastle Jets | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 11,249 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 20 January 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 1–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Sunday 16:00 AEST | Nichols 22' |
Report | Attendance: 11,917 Referee: Matthew Gillett |
Week 18 edit
| 25 January 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 3–1 | Adelaide United | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT |
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Report | Bowles 39' |
Attendance: 8,294 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
| 26 January 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 3–1 | Sydney FC | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report |
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Attendance: 26,882 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 26 January 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–0 | Melbourne Heart | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEST | Report | Attendance: 14,624 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 26 January 2013 | Perth Glory | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Report | Meyer 15' |
Attendance: 4,821 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 27 January 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–1 | Newcastle Jets | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT |
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Report |
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Attendance: 6,429 Referee: Ben Williams |
Week 19 edit
| 1 February 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 2–2 | Central Coast Mariners | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Friday 19:00 AEST | Berisha 47', 69' |
Report |
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Attendance: 10,604 Referee: Lucien Laverdure |
| 2 February 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–0 | Perth Glory | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Saturday 17:00 NZDT | Brockie 42' |
Report | Attendance: 11,566 Referee: Adam Kersey |
| 2 February 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 2–2 | Sydney FC | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Griffiths 15' (pen.), 89' (pen.) |
Report | Attendance: 12,428 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 2 February 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 2–1 | Melbourne Heart | Etihad Stadium, Melbourne |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | Williams 73' |
Attendance: 41,203 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 3 February 2013 | Adelaide United | 2–4 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Sunday 16:30 ACDT | Report | Attendance: 9,686 Referee: Chris Beath |
Week 20 edit
| 7 February 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 5–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Thursday 19:00 AEDT |
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Report | Attendance: 6,774 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
| 8 February 2013 | Adelaide United | 1–0 | Melbourne Victory | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Friday 19:00 ACDT | Neumann 43' |
Report | Attendance: 12,029 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 9 February 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 2–0 | Perth Glory | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 6,096 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 9 February 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2–1 | Newcastle Jets | Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | Zadkovich 90' |
Attendance: 10,589 Referee: Peter Green |
| 10 February 2013 | Sydney FC | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Report | Berisha 45' (pen.) |
Attendance: 14,589 Referee: Ben Williams |
Week 21 edit
| 15 February 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 2–0 | Melbourne Heart | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 11,396 Referee: Chris Beath |
| 16 February 2013 | Sydney FC | 2–1 | Adelaide United | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Jurić 78' |
Attendance: 15,602 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 16 February 2013 | Perth Glory | 2–1 | Central Coast Mariners | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Report | Ibini-Isei 13' |
Attendance: 5,909 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 16 February 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 1–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Pain 75' |
Report | Attendance: 21,638 Referee: Peter Green |
| 17 February 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 2–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Sunday 16:00 AEST | Report | Attendance: 9,282 Referee: Alan Milliner |
Week 22 edit
| 22 February 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 0–0 | Brisbane Roar | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 8,310 Referee: Lucien Laverdue |
| 23 February 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–0 | Perth Glory | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 17:30 AEST | Mooy 58' |
Report | Attendance: 11,772 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 23 February 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 6–2 | Melbourne Victory | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT |
|
Report | Attendance: 6,081 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 24 February 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–2 | Adelaide United | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Report | Attendance: 4,892 Referee: Tim McGilchrist |
| 24 February 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 3–1 | Sydney FC | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Report | J. Griffiths 58' |
Attendance: 13,752 Referee: Alan Milliner |
Week 23 edit
| 2 March 2013 | Adelaide United | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Saturday 17:00 ACDT | Report |
|
Attendance: 6,878 Referee: Shaun Evans |
| 2 March 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 0–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Report | Haliti 81' |
Attendance: 18,721 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 2 March 2013 | Perth Glory | 2–1 | Sydney FC | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Report |
|
Attendance: 8,378 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 3 March 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–0 | Melbourne Heart | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT |
|
Report | Attendance: 3,060 Referee: Brenton Hayward |
| 3 March 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 5–0 | Newcastle Jets | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 17,778 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Week 24 edit
| 8 March 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 1–2 | Perth Glory | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Friday 19:30 AEDT | Taggart 45+2' |
Report | Attendance: 10,807 Referee: Adam Kersey |
| 9 March 2013 | Sydney FC | 2–0 | Central Coast Mariners | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 16,155 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 9 March 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Saturday 21:45 AEDT | Franjic 60' |
Report | Broxham 11' |
Attendance: 12,624 Referee: Peter Green |
| 10 March 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Sunday 17:00 AEST | Report | Brockie 22' |
Attendance: 15,809 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 11 March 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 0–2 | Adelaide United | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Monday 19:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 5,393 Referee: Chris Beath |
Week 25 edit
| 15 March 2013 | Adelaide United | 1–1 | Newcastle Jets | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Friday 19:00 ACDT | Carrusca 49' |
Report | Bridges 44' |
Attendance: 7,284 Referee: Lucien Laverdue |
| 16 March 2013 | Melbourne Heart | 1–3 | Western Sydney Wanderers | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Mebrahtu 39' |
Report | Attendance: 6,101 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 16 March 2013 | Sydney FC | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | Allianz Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT | Yau 85' |
Report | Milligan 3' |
Attendance: 22,233 Referee: Strebre Delovski |
| 17 March 2013 | Perth Glory | 1–2 | Wellington Phoenix | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Sunday 16:00 AWST | Nagai 76' |
Report | Attendance: 6,360 Referee: Tim McGilchrist |
| 17 March 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–0 | Brisbane Roar | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Sunday 17:00 AEDT | Ibini-Isei 34' |
Report | Attendance: 7,225 Referee: Alan Milliner |
Week 26 edit
| 27 February 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–2 | Newcastle Jets | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Wednesday 19:00 NZDT | Brockie 60' |
Report | Attendance: 4,025 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
| 23 March 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 2–3 | Perth Glory | AAMI Park, Melbourne |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 16,839 Referee: Peter O'Leary |
| 23 March 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–1 | Sydney FC | Parramatta Stadium, Sydney |
| Saturday 19:45 AEDT |
|
Report |
|
Attendance: 19,585 Referee: Alan Milliner |
| 24 March 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 2–0 | Melbourne Heart | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Sunday 16:00 AEST | Report | Attendance: 9,869 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 24 March 2013 | Adelaide United | 0–2 | Central Coast Mariners | Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide |
| Sunday 18:30 ACDT | Report |
|
Attendance: 8,069 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
Week 27 edit
| 28 March 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 3–1 | Sydney FC | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane |
| Thursday 19:00 AEST | Report | Del Piero 84' (pen.) |
Attendance: 19,010 Referee: Peter Green |
| 29 March 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 0–3 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Hunter Stadium, Newcastle |
| Friday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Attendance: 22,518 Referee: Ben Williams |
| 30 March 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 | Melbourne Heart | Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford |
| Saturday 17:30 AEDT | Report | Garcia 73' |
Attendance: 8,271 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
| 30 March 2013 | Perth Glory | 1–1 | Adelaide United | nib Stadium, Perth |
| Saturday 18:45 AWST | Zahra 58' |
Report | Barker-Daish 90' |
Attendance: 16,707 Referee: Kris Griffiths-Jones |
| 31 March 2013 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–3 | Melbourne Victory | Westpac Stadium, Wellington |
| Sunday 16:30 NZDT | Report | Attendance: 6,813 Referee: Adam Kersey |
Table of results edit
Abbreviation and Colour Key:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Match | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |
| Adelaide United | NUJ | WSW | MV | WP | BR | PG | MH | SFC | CCM | MV | WP | WSW | BR | SFC | NUJ | PG | MH | CCM | WSW | MV | SFC | WP | BR | MH | NUJ | CCM | PG |
| 0–2 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 2–1 | 4–2 | 3–1 | 6–1 | 0–1 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 3–2 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2–4 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 1–1 | 0–2 | 1–1 | |
| Brisbane Roar | PG | MV | WP | WSW | AU | MH | SFC | CCM | NUJ | WSW | MV | PG | AU | WP | MH | NUJ | WSW | PG | CCM | SFC | WP | NUJ | AU | MV | CCM | MH | SFC |
| 1–0 | 5–0 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 4–1 | 4–2 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 3–1 | |
| Central Coast Mariners | WSW | PG | NUJ | MH | SFC | WP | MV | BR | AU | NUJ | MH | WP | SFC | PG | WSW | MV | NUJ | AU | BR | WP | PG | MV | WSW | SFC | BR | AU | MH |
| 0–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 0–1 | 7–2 | 0–1 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 0–2 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 1–1 | 0–0 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 5–0 | 2–1 | 6–2 | 0–1 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 2–1 | |
| Melbourne Heart | MV | WP | PG | CCM | WSW | BR | AU | NUJ | SFC | PG | CCM | MV | WP | NUJ | BR | SFC | AU | WSW | MV | PG | NUJ | SFC | WP | AU | WSW | BR | CCM |
| 1–2 | 1–1 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 4–1 | 1–0 | 3–3 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 2–0 | 3–1 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 1–3 | 2–0 | 2–1 | |
| Melbourne Victory | MH | BR | AU | NUJ | WP | SFC | CCM | WSW | PG | AU | BR | MH | NUJ | WSW | WP | CCM | PG | SFC | MH | AU | WSW | CCM | NUJ | BR | SFC | PG | WP |
| 1–2 | 5–0 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2–3 | 2–2 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 4–2 | 1–1 | 1–2 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 6–2 | 5–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 2–3 | 2–3 | |
| Newcastle Jets | AU | SFC | CCM | MV | PG | WSW | WP | MH | BR | CCM | PG | SFC | MV | MH | AU | BR | CCM | WP | SFC | WSW | MH | BR | WP | MV | PG | AU | WSW |
| 0–2 | 2–3 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 1–2 | 0–3 | 3–3 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 3–0 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–0 | 1–1 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 5–0 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 0–3 | |
| Perth Glory | BR | CCM | MH | SFC | NUJ | AU | WSW | WP | MV | MH | NUJ | BR | WSW | CCM | SFC | AU | MV | BR | WP | MH | CCM | WSW | SFC | NUJ | WP | MV | AU |
| 1–0 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 3–2 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 2–2 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–2 | 2–3 | 1–1 | |
| Sydney FC | WP | NUJ | WSW | PG | CCM | MV | BR | AU | MH | WP | WSW | NUJ | CCM | AU | PG | MH | WP | MV | NUJ | BR | AU | MH | PG | CCM | MV | WSW | BR |
| 2–0 | 2–3 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 7–2 | 2–3 | 4–2 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 1–2 | 0–2 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 7–1 | 3–1 | 2–2 | 2–1 | 2–1 | 3–1 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 3–1 | |
| Wellington Phoenix | SFC | MH | BR | AU | MV | CCM | NUJ | PG | WSW | SFC | AU | CCM | MH | BR | MV | WSW | SFC | NUJ | PG | CCM | BR | AU | NUJ | MH | WSW | PG | MV |
| 2–0 | 1–1 | 1–1 | 3–1 | 3–2 | 0–1 | 0–3 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 1–2 | 3–1 | 1–1 | 3–2 | 2–1 | 2–0 | 0–2 | 7–1 | 1–1 | 1–0 | 5–0 | 2–0 | 2–2 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 2–3 | |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | CCM | AU | SFC | BR | MH | NUJ | PG | MV | WP | BR | SFC | AU | PG | MV | CCM | WP | BR | MH | AU | NUJ | MV | PG | CCM | WP | MH | SFC | NUJ |
| 0–0 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 0–1 | 0–2 | 1–0 | 1–0 | 0–2 | 6–1 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 0–2 | 0–2 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 2–4 | 2–1 | 1–2 | 1–0 | 0–1 | 2–1 | 1–3 | 1–1 | 0–3 | |
Finals series edit
In its eighth season the A-League has adopted a new knock-out format for the finals with six teams competing over a three-week series climaxing in the decider. As a result, the play-offs have been reduced from four to three weeks and the top two teams no longer receive a double chance. Instead they will get the opening week of the final series off and will only need to win one game to make the grand final.
| 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 edit
| Melbourne Victory | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Perth Glory |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Nagai 15' |
Semi-finals edit
Grand Final edit
Season statistics edit
Top scorers edit
- As of matches played on 31 March 2013
Own goals edit
Attendances edit
These are the attendance records of each of the teams at the end of the home and away season. The table does not include finals series attendances.
| Team | Hosted | Average | High | Low | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Victory | 14 | 21,885 | 42,032 | 16,839 | 306,396 |
| Sydney FC | 13 | 18,637 | 35,419 | 12,425 | 242,278 |
| Brisbane Roar | 13 | 13,417 | 22,970 | 9,282 | 174,415 |
| Newcastle Jets | 13 | 13,388 | 22,518 | 8,310 | 174,043 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 14 | 12,466 | 19,585 | 6,755 | 174,520 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 13 | 9,921 | 18,721 | 6,081 | 128,974 |
| Adelaide United | 14 | 9,592 | 14,115 | 6,878 | 134,287 |
| Perth Glory | 14 | 8,819 | 16,707 | 4,821 | 123,466 |
| Melbourne Heart | 13 | 8,560 | 26,457 | 4,505 | 111,284 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 14 | 6,882 | 12,057 | 3,060 | 96,342 |
| League total | 135 | 12,341 | 42,032 | 3,060 | 1,666,005 |
Updated to 3 February 2013
Top 10 Season Attendances edit
| Attendance | Round | Date | Home | Score | Away | Venue | Weekday | Time of Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42,102 | GF | 21 April 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–2 | Central Coast Mariners | Allianz Stadium | Sunday | Afternoon |
| 42,032 | 1 | 5 October 2012 | Melbourne Victory | 1–2 | Melbourne Heart | Etihad Stadium | Friday | Night |
| 41,203 | 19 | 2 February 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 2–1 | Melbourne Heart | Etihad Stadium | Saturday | Night |
| 35,419 | 2 | 13 October 2012 | Sydney FC | 2–3 | Newcastle Jets | Allianz Stadium | Saturday | Dusk |
| 26,882 | 18 | 26 January 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 3–1 | Sydney FC | AAMI Park | Saturday | Dusk |
| 26,457 | 12 | 22 December 2012 | Melbourne Heart | 1–2 | Melbourne Victory | AAMI Park | Saturday | Night |
| 26,176 | 11 | 15 December 2012 | Sydney FC | 0–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Allianz Stadium | Saturday | Night |
| 22,970 | 7 | 16 November 2012 | Brisbane Roar | 4–2 | Sydney FC | Suncorp Stadium | Friday | Night |
| 22,902 | EF | 5 April 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 2–1 | Perth Glory | Etihad Stadium | Friday | Night |
| 22,518 | 27 | 29 March 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 0–3 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Hunter Stadium | Friday | Dusk |
Discipline edit
The Fair Play Award will go to the team with the lowest points on the fair play ladder at the conclusion of the home and away season.
| 1 point |  |
Yellow Card |
| 2 points |  |
Second Caution Red Card |
| 3 points | |
Direct Red Card |
| Team | |
|
|
Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide United | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Brisbane Roar | 30 | 1 | 0 | 32 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 30 | 2 | 1 | 37 |
| Melbourne Heart | 37 | 0 | 1 | 40 |
| Melbourne Victory | 43 | 1 | 1 | 48 |
| Newcastle Jets | 44 | 2 | 1 | 51 |
| Perth Glory | 40 | 2 | 1 | 47 |
| Sydney FC | 45 | 1 | 0 | 47 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 29 | 1 | 1 | 34 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 35 | 1 | 2 | 43 |
| Totals | 365 | 11 | 8 |
Current as of 5 January 2013
- Notes
- Brisbane Roar's Thomas Broich was given a straight red card that was later rescinded by the Match Review Panel.[53]
Awards edit
End-of-season awards edit
- Johnny Warren Medal –
Marco Rojas, Melbourne Victory - NAB Young Footballer of the Year – Marco Rojas, Melbourne Victory
- Nike Golden Boot Award –
Daniel McBreen, Central Coast Mariners, 17 Goals - Goalkeeper of the Year – Ante Covic, Western Sydney Wanderers
- Manager of the Year – Tony Popovic, Western Sydney Wanderers
- Fair Play Award – Brisbane Roar
- Referee of the Year – Peter Green
- Goal of the Year –
Marcos Flores, Melbourne Victory (Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix, 05-Nov-12)
Team of the season edit
Formation: 4–3–3[54]
See also edit
- 2012–13 Adelaide United FC season
- 2012–13 Brisbane Roar FC season
- 2012–13 Central Coast Mariners FC season
- 2012–13 Melbourne Heart FC season
- 2012–13 Melbourne Victory FC season
- 2012–13 Newcastle Jets FC season
- 2012–13 Perth Glory FC season
- 2012–13 Sydney FC season
- 2012–13 Wellington Phoenix FC season
- 2012–13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC season
Notes edit
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Vidosic's signature as an Australian marquee player...
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Next to our marquee player Sergio van Dijk...
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Aloisi is already spoiled for choice in the midfield, with captain Fred, vice-captain Matt Thompson...
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As Victory's inauguaral [sic] marquee signing...
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Victory's first ever signing, and scorer, will join up with new marquee Besart Berisha next season, after agreeing a new deal with the club that takes him inside the salary cap
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Emerton has signed a three-year deal to fill the Sky Blues' second marquee spot
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