The Sydney derby and Melbourne Victory’s clash with Adelaide United voted by the players as the best atmospheres for Round 20, whilst AAMI Park tops the pitch ratings as Professional Footballers Australia releases its A-League Stadium Ratings.
Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall pitch rating: 5
Pace: 5
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 5
Perth Glory v Brisbane Roar
Venue: NIB Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3
Pace: 4
Hardness: 2
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 4
Newcastle Jets v Wellington Pheonix
Venue: Hunter Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3
Pace: 3
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 4
Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 2.5
Pace: 3
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Weather: 3.5
Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall pitch rating: 3
Pace: 3
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Round 20 averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.3
Atmosphere: 3.4
Weather: 3.9
The PFA A-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 A-League.
