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.
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2025-26 A-League Men Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Jets | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | +13 | 43 |
| Auckland FC | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +14 | 39 |
| Melbourne Victory | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +10 | 35 |
| Adelaide United | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +7 | 35 |
| Sydney FC | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | +6 | 33 |
| Macarthur FC | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 28 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | -3 | 27 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | -8 | 27 |
| Melbourne City FC | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | -6 | 26 |
| Brisbane Roar | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 24 |
| Perth Glory | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -10 | 23 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
2025-26 Team LeadersAustralian A-League Men
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League Men
Goal Difference74th
Goals Scored392nd
Assists321st
Goals Conceded32Tied-6th
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