A-League Men’s 2026/27 Season Preview

The new A-League Men’s season is here! We run through all 12 clubs, their off-season changes, biggest questions and chances of success, before revealing our predicted ladder and season awards.

Club previews

Adelaide United

After a strong season and qualification for Asia, Adelaide must replace the goals and creativity of Luka Jovanovic and Yaya Dukuly while balancing domestic and continental football. Can they find enough firepower?

Auckland FC

The defending champions have a new manager in Pedro Moreira and significant departures to overcome. Can Sam Cosgrove and Francis De Vries lead another title challenge?

Brisbane Roar

After a promising start turned into a disappointing season, Brisbane face another rebuild. Can they improve their goal output and find consistency?

Central Coast Mariners

New owners, a new manager and new players bring plenty of change. Can John Hutchinson guide an inexperienced squad into the top six?

Macarthur FC

One of the hardest teams to predict after major squad changes and a new manager. Replacing Luke Brattan and Anthony Caceres will be crucial.

Melbourne City

Awer Mabil and Mads Marcondes add quality, but can City integrate their new signings and return to premiership contention?

Melbourne Victory

A new manager brings fresh possibilities, but losing Juan Mata and Nikos Vergos leaves questions in attack. Can the younger players step up?

Newcastle Jets

After winning the Premiers Plate and Australia Cup, Newcastle face the challenge of replacing six regular starters while competing in Asia. Can Mark Milligan repeat last season's success?

Perth Glory

Adam Griffiths begins his first full season in charge after significant player turnover. Will Calem Nieuwenhof and emerging midfielder Will Freney help Perth improve?

Sydney FC

With a strong defence and promising additions including Takahiro Sekine, Sydney look capable of challenging again. Can they replace key departures and find enough goals?

Wellington Phoenix

Conceding 48 goals cost Wellington last season, while the departures of Ifeanyi Eze and Carlo Armiento leave a hole in attack. Can they fix their defence and finally beat Auckland?

Western Sydney Wanderers

After a disastrous campaign at the bottom of the ladder, the Wanderers have recruited promising new players. Can they turn things around and become one of the season's biggest improvers?

Who will rise, who will fall, and which predictions will look ridiculous by season's end? We break it all down in our 2026/27 A-League Men’s preview.

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