2018–19_Melbourne_City_W-League_season
2018–19 Melbourne City FC (W-League) season
Melbourne City W-League 2018–19 football season
The 2018–19 Melbourne City FC W-League season was the club's fourth season in the W-League, the premier competition for women's football in Australia. The team is based at the City Football Academy at La Trobe University and played home games at both AAMI Park and CB Smith Reserve. Melbourne City entered the season having won the past three W-League grand finals. This is the first season they were without Jess Fishlock as she joined Olympique Lyonnais instead of playing in the W-League.
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| 2018–19 season | |||
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| Manager | Rado Vidošić | ||
| Stadium | CB Smith Reserve, Melbourne AAMI Park, Melbourne | ||
| W-League | 5th | ||
| Top goalscorer | Jasmyne Spencer (4 goals) | ||
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On 19 June 2018 Rado Vidošić was appointed as the new head coach.[1]
Squad information
Melbourne City's Women squad, updated 27 October 2018.[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers in
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Transfer window |
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Transfer fee |
Source |
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| 5 | FW |  |
Helen Caceres | 25 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Transfer | Pre-season | [3] | ||
| 12 | FW | |
Adriana Jones | Adelaide United | Transfer | Pre-season | [3] | |||
| 8 | MF | |
Elise Kellond-Knight | 28 |  Hammarby |
Transfer | Pre-season | [3] | ||
| 31 | MF | |
Tameka Butt | 27 |  Klepp IL |
Transfer | Pre-season | [3] | ||
| 88 | DF |  |
Theresa Nielsen | 32 |  Seattle Reign |
Loan | Pre-season | [4] | ||
| 22 | FW | |
Jasmyne Spencer | 28 | Seattle Reign |
Loan | Pre-season | [4] | ||
| 9 | MF | |
Nia Stamatopoulos | 15 | Youth | Pre-season | [5] | |||
| 4 | DF | |
Chelsea Blissett | 18 | South Melbourne | Transfer | Pre-season | [5] |
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Transfers out
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| 10 | MF |  |
Jess Fishlock | 31 | Seattle Reign |
Loan Return | Pre-season | ||
| 4 | FW | |
Ashley Hatch | 23 | North Carolina Courage |
Loan Return | Pre-season | ||
| 14 | DF | |
Alanna Kennedy | 23 | Sydney FC | Transfer | Pre-season | [6] | |
| 9 | FW |  |
Jodie Taylor | 32 | Reign FC |
Loan Return | Pre-season | [7] |
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Main article: 2018–19 W-League
League table
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Melbourne Victory | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 24 | Qualification to Finals series and 2019 AFC Women's Club Championship |
| 2 | Brisbane Roar | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | +1 | 20 | Qualification to Finals series |
| 3 | Sydney FC (C) | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 19 | +9 | 19 | |
| 4 | Perth Glory | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 20 | +8 | 19 | |
| 5 | Melbourne City | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 19 | |
| 6 | Adelaide United | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 19 | −2 | 18 | |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 21 | −3 | 16 | |
| 8 | Canberra United | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 13 | |
| 9 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 30 | −19 | 4 |
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Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Fixtures
Canberra United v Melbourne City
| 28 October 2018 1 | Canberra United | 2–0 | Melbourne City | Canberra |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: McKellar Park Attendance: 1,679 Referee: Katie Patterson |
Melbourne City v Sydney FC
| 2 November 2018 2 | Melbourne City | 3–1 | Sydney FC | Melbourne |
| 17:20 AEDT |
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Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 3,696 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory
| 16 November 2018 3 | Melbourne City | 0–2 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne |
| 19:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 1,619 Referee: Kate Jacewicz |
Perth Glory v Melbourne City
| 25 November 2018 4 | Perth Glory | 5–2 | Melbourne City | Perth |
| 18:45 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: nib Stadium Attendance: 2,358 Referee: Katie Patterson |
Melbourne City v Adelaide United
| 1 December 2018 5 | Melbourne City | 1–1 | Adelaide United | Melbourne |
| 19:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: CB Smith Reserve Attendance: 500 Referee: Lara Lee |
Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City
| 9 December 2018 6 | Newcastle Jets | 1–3 | Melbourne City | Newcastle |
| 14:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: McDonald Jones Stadium Attendance: 3,383 Referee: Casey Reibelt |
Melbourne City v Canberra United
| 22 December 2018 8 | Melbourne City | 3–0 | Canberra United | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 3,830 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne City
| 1 January 2019 9 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–2 | Melbourne City | Sydney |
| 17:20 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Attendance: 3,811 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
| 5 January 2019 10 | Melbourne Victory | 1–0 | Melbourne City | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT | Nairn  88' |
Report | Stadium: Epping Stadium Attendance: 1,265 Referee: Lara Lee |
Melbourne City v Brisbane Roar
| 11 January 2019 11 | Melbourne City | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Melbourne |
| 17:20 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 3,760 Referee: Kate Jacewicz |
Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets
| 20 January 2019 12 | Melbourne City | 4–0 | Newcastle Jets | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: CB Smith Reserve Attendance: 425 Referee: Katie Patterson |
Sydney FC v Melbourne City
| 31 January 2019 14 | Sydney FC | 0–2 | Melbourne City | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: WIN Stadium Attendance: 1,415 Referee: Lara Lee |
Results summary
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 10 | −1 |
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Last updated: February 2019, end of regular season.
Source: Competitive Matches
Results by round
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Updated to match(es) played on February 2019. Source: Competitive Matches
A = Away; H = Home; B = Bye; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; B = Bye; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
- "MELBOURNE CITY ANNOUNCE COACHING RESTRUCTURE". 19 June 2018. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- "Westfield W-League Ins and Outs: Round 1". 25 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- "Two Westfield Matildas headline raft of Melbourne City signings". 24 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- "Reign FC Players Head To Australia for Upcoming W-League Season". 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- "Melbourne City FC sign talented youngsters ahead of W-League title defence". Melbourne City FC. 25 October 2018.
- "Kennedy's back as Sydney FC sign six Westfield Matildas". 5 September 2018. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- "Jodie Taylor departs Melbourne City FC". Melbourne City. 9 January 2019.