The third round of the 2024-25 season has arrived and football fans across Ausrtalia are buzzing with excitement.

The goals have been out of this world, the stands are almost full, and new star players have given the struggling A-League a much-needed injection of life.

This matchday is full of juicy matchups between in-form teams and those desperately searching for their first win of the season.

Take notes, it’s going to get wild.

First up, we have Western United from the west side of Melbourne, still trying to taste victory this season.

It’s basically an obligation for them to snag three points in their upcoming Melbourne derby against City. But let’s not forget, City isn’t going to just hand over those points to the “greens”.

After their loss to Melbourne Victory, they are brimming with negativity and looking for a quick pick-me-up. Cue the local derby magic.

Speaking of derbies, it’s rivalry time in New Zealand as “old” Wellington Phoenix takes on “new” Auckland FC in their first-ever showdown. Both teams are killing it and making their fans proud, so this one is bound to be a historic battle.

Melbourne Victory has got their game face on after a win against City in the last derby. But they’ve got a tough opponent in Macarthur who are hungry to bounce back from their loss. These two are ready to put on a show and prove that they’re forces to be reckoned with this season.

And let’s not forget about Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United, who will be giving their all in their Saturday “date” to secure three precious points. Oh, the drama!

Last but definitely not least, we’ve got two teams, Central Coast Mariners and Perth Glory, both still searching for their first victory of the season. The battle for those elusive three points is on, folks. Let’s see who comes out on top in this Saturday showdown at 5pm.

Time for fireworks!

Now let’s break it down and get into the nitty-gritty of this week’s schedule and the current team standings. Who’s on top and who’s just trying to hang on?

The program of the 3rd game

Friday, 1/11

Brisbane Roar – Sydney 7.35pm

Saturday, 2/11

Wellington Phoenix – Auckland 3pm

Central Coast Mariners – Perth Glory 5pm

Western Sydney Wanderers – Adelaide United 7.35pm

Sunday, 3/11

Melbourne Victory – Macarthur 4pm

Monday, 4/11

Western United – Melbourne City 7pm

The Rating

1. Auckland 2 6

2. Pheonix 2 4

3. Mel Victory 2 4

4. Macarthur 2 3

5. Newcastle 2 3

6. Sydney 2 3

7. Melbourne City 2 3

8. Western United 2 2

9. Mariners 2 2

10. Adelaide 1 1

11. Wanderers 2 1

12. Brisbane Roar 1 0

13. Perth Glory 2 0