David Barro Stadium tops the pitch ratings, whilst Canberra United and Newcastle Jets fans create the best atmosphere for round 9 in Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) W-League Stadium Ratings.

Melbourne Victory v Western Sydney Wanderers

Venue: David Barro Stadium

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 5

Smoothness: 5

Atmosphere: 3

Weather: 4

 

Canberra United v Adelaide United

Venue: McKellar Park

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 4

Smoothness: 4

Atmosphere: 4

Weather: 4

 

Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City

Venue: Hunter Stadium

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 4

Smoothness: 5

Atmosphere: 4

Weather: 5

 

Perth Glory v Sydney FC

Venue: Ashfield Sports Club

Overall pitch rating: 3

Pace: 3

Hardness: 3

Smoothness: 2

Atmosphere: 1

Weather: 4

 

Round 9 averages

Overall pitch rating: 3.75

Atmosphere: 3

Weather: 4.25

 

2015/16 Season averages

Overall pitch rating: 3.42

Atmosphere: 2.98

Weather: 3.62

 

The PFA W-League Stadium Ratings are voted on by the visiting captain or PFA Delegate at the end of each match, who rate each criteria out of five, with five being the highest or best. The aim of the ratings is to increase the awareness of safety and the importance of first-class surfaces. Additionally they also recognise the fans as a key pillar for the growth of the W-League.