2018–19_Y-League
2018–19 Y-League
Football league season
The 2018–19 Y-League season (also known as the 2018–19 Foxtel Y-League season for sponsorship reasons) was the eleventh season of the Australian Y-League, the premier national competition for youth football in the country.
Quick Facts Season, Champions ...
| Season | 2018–19 |
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| Champions | Brisbane Roar Youth (1st title) |
| Matches played | 41 |
| Goals scored | 141 (3.44 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Moudi Najjar (7 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Brisbane Roar Youth 6–0 Melbourne Victory Youth (23 December 2018) |
| Biggest away win | Perth Glory Youth 0–3 Melbourne City Youth (24 November 2018) Canberra United 0–3 Sydney FC Youth (20 January 2019) |
| Highest scoring | Brisbane Roar Youth 6–0 Melbourne Victory Youth (23 December 2018) |
| Longest winless run | 8 matches Canberra United |
| Longest losing run | 7 matches Canberra United |
| Highest attendance | 1,061 Western Sydney Wanderers Youth vs. Brisbane Roar Youth (1 February 2019) |
| Lowest attendance | 65 Melbourne Victory Youth vs. Brisbane Roar Youth (25 January 2019) |
| Average attendance | 226 |
← 2017–18 2019–20 → | |
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The competition featured the same ten teams as the previous season:[1]
Conference A
Conference A contains teams from outside of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Perth Glory
Adelaide United
Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City
Melbourne Victory
Locations of the 2018–19 Y-League Conference A teams
More information Team, Home city ...
| Team | Home city | Home ground |
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| Adelaide United Youth | Adelaide | Marden Sports Complex |
| Brisbane Roar Youth | Brisbane | Logan Football Complex |
| Melbourne City Youth | Melbourne | CB Smith Reserve |
| Melbourne Victory Youth | Melbourne | Epping Stadium |
| Perth Glory Youth | Perth | Dorrien Gardens |
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Conference B
Conference B contains teams from New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Newcastle
Jets
Jets
Central Coast Mariners
Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers
Canberra United
Locations of the 2018–19 Y-League Conference B teams
More information Team, Home city ...
| Team | Home city | Home ground |
|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners Academy | Gosford | Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence |
| Canberra United | Canberra | Deakin Stadium |
| Newcastle Jets Youth | Newcastle | Newcastle No.2 Sportsground |
| Sydney FC Youth | Sydney | Lambert Park |
| Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | Sydney | Marconi Stadium / Valentine Sports Park |
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Managerial changes
More information Team, Outgoing manager ...
| Team |
Outgoing manager |
Manner of departure |
Date of vacancy |
Replaced by |
Date of appointment |
Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra United | Ryan Grogan | Dean Ugrinic | 4 May 2018[2] | Pre-season | ||
| Central Coast Mariners Academy | Wayne O'Sullivan | Completion of tenure | 18 April 2018[3] | Ray Junna | 8 November 2018[4] | Pre-season |
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More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Brisbane Roar Youth (C) | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 8 | +11 | 16 | Qualification to the Grand Final |
| 2 | Melbourne City Youth | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 16 | |
| 3 | Perth Glory Youth | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 11 | |
| 4 | Adelaide United Youth | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 17 | −2 | 10 | |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory Youth | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 22 | −14 | 4 |
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More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 18 | Qualification to the Grand Final |
| 2 | Sydney FC Youth | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 15 | |
| 3 | Central Coast Mariners Academy | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 15 | |
| 4 | Newcastle Jets Youth | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | |
| 5 | Canberra United Youth | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 20 | −16 | 1 |
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Source: Y-League
More information Home \ Away, ADE ...
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Positions by round
More information Team ╲ Round, Brisbane Roar Youth ...
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The season fixtures were announced on 22 October 2018.[5]
Conference A
- Round 1
Perth Glory Youth v Brisbane Roar Youth
| 10 November 2018 (2018-11-10) | Perth Glory Youth | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar Youth | Perth |
| 10:30 AWST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Dorrien Gardens Attendance: 150 Referee: Adrien Liechti |
Adelaide United Youth v Melbourne Victory Youth
| 10 November 2018 (2018-11-10) | Adelaide United Youth | 3–2 | Melbourne Victory Youth | Adelaide |
| 16:30 ACDT | Report |
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Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 417 Referee: Nick Elagin |
- Round 2
Melbourne Victory Youth v Perth Glory Youth
| 17 November 2018 (2018-11-17) | Melbourne Victory Youth | 1–1 | Perth Glory Youth | Melbourne |
| 10:30 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Lakeside Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Jake Keating |
Brisbane Roar Youth v Melbourne City Youth
| 17 November 2018 (2018-11-17) | Brisbane Roar Youth | 2–0 | Melbourne City Youth | Brisbane |
| 15:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Lions Stadium Attendance: 200 Referee: Zijad Ahmetovic |
- Round 3
Perth Glory Youth v Melbourne City Youth
| 24 November 2018 (2018-11-24) | Perth Glory Youth | 0–3 | Melbourne City Youth | Perth |
| 10:30 AWST | Report | Stadium: Dorrien Gardens Attendance: 203 Referee: Shane Skinner |
Brisbane Roar Youth v Adelaide United Youth
| 25 November 2018 (2018-11-25) | Brisbane Roar Youth | 2–2 | Adelaide United Youth | Ipswich |
| 15:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: Eric Evans Reserve Attendance: 500 Referee: Zijad Ahmetovic |
- Round 4
Melbourne City Youth v Melbourne Victory Youth
| 1 December 2018 (2018-12-01) | Melbourne City Youth | 4–1 | Melbourne Victory Youth | Melbourne |
| 16:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: CB Smith Reserve Attendance: 200 Referee: Rhys Shelmerdine |
Adelaide United Youth v Perth Glory Youth
| 2 December 2018 (2018-12-02) | Adelaide United Youth | 2–1 | Perth Glory Youth | Adelaide |
| 10:30 ACDT | Report |
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Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 310 Referee: Nick Elagin |
- Round 5
Brisbane Roar Youth v Perth Glory Youth
| 8 December 2018 (2018-12-08) | Brisbane Roar Youth | 2–1 | Perth Glory Youth | Brisbane |
| 10:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: Lions Stadium Attendance: 252 Referee: Zijad Ahmetovic |
Melbourne Victory Youth v Adelaide United Youth
| 8 December 2018 (2018-12-08) | Melbourne Victory Youth | 2–1 | Adelaide United Youth | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Marvel Stadium Attendance: 125 Referee: Seun Yinka-Kehinde |
- Round 6
Melbourne City Youth v Brisbane Roar Youth
| 15 December 2018 (2018-12-15) | Melbourne City Youth | 1–3 | Brisbane Roar Youth | Melbourne |
| 15:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: CB Smith Reserve Attendance: 100 Referee: Jake Keating |
Perth Glory Youth v Melbourne Victory Youth
| 16 December 2018 (2018-12-16) | Perth Glory Youth | 2–0 | Melbourne Victory Youth | Perth |
| 10:30 AWST | Report | Stadium: Dorrien Gardens Attendance: 100 Referee: Shane Skinner |
- Round 7
Brisbane Roar Youth v Melbourne Victory Youth
| 23 December 2018 (2018-12-23) | Brisbane Roar Youth | 6–0 | Melbourne Victory Youth | Brisbane |
| 10:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: Logan Football Complex Attendance: 100 Referee: Max Crane |
Melbourne City Youth v Adelaide United Youth
| 23 December 2018 (2018-12-23) | Melbourne City Youth | 3–2 | Adelaide United Youth | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: CB Smith Reserve Attendance: 150 Referee: Yoav Fisher |
- Round 8
Melbourne Victory Youth v Melbourne City Youth
| 5 January 2019 (2019-01-05) | Melbourne Victory Youth | 2–3 | Melbourne City Youth | Melbourne |
| 09:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Epping Stadium Attendance: 225 Referee: Jake Keating |
Perth Glory Youth v Adelaide United Youth
| 5 January 2019 (2019-01-05) | Perth Glory Youth | 4–2 | Adelaide United Youth | Perth |
| 10:30 AWST | Report |
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Stadium: Dorrien Gardens Attendance: 80 Referee: Shane Skinner |
- Round 9
Adelaide United Youth v Brisbane Roar Youth
| 19 January 2019 (2019-01-19) | Adelaide United Youth | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar Youth | Adelaide |
| 19:00 ACDT | Report | Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 100 Referee: Shane Skinner |
Melbourne City Youth v Perth Glory Youth
| 20 January 2019 (2019-01-20) | Melbourne City Youth | 3–3 | Perth Glory Youth | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: CB Smith Reserve Attendance: 150 Referee: Rhys Shelmerdine |
- Round 10
Melbourne Victory Youth v Brisbane Roar Youth
| 25 January 2019 (2019-01-25) | Melbourne Victory Youth | 0–2 | Brisbane Roar Youth | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Epping Stadium Attendance: 65 Referee: Yoav Fisher |
Adelaide United Youth v Melbourne City Youth
| 25 January 2019 (2019-01-25) | Adelaide United Youth | 1–2 | Melbourne City Youth | Adelaide |
| 16:00 ACDT | Report | Stadium: Marden Sports Complex Attendance: 333 Referee: Nick Elagin |
Conference B
- Round 1
Canberra United Youth v Central Coast Mariners Academy
| 10 November 2018 (2018-11-10) | Canberra United Youth | 2–3 | Central Coast Mariners Academy | Canberra |
| 18:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Deakin Stadium Attendance: 400 Referee: Joel Ralston |
Newcastle Jets Youth v Sydney FC Youth
| 11 November 2018 (2018-11-11) | Newcastle Jets Youth | 0–2 | Sydney FC Youth | Newcastle |
| 16:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Adamstown Oval Attendance: 236 Referee: Hassan Jomaa |
- Round 2
Central Coast Mariners Academy v Newcastle Jets Youth
| 17 November 2018 (2018-11-17) | Central Coast Mariners Academy | 1–3 | Newcastle Jets Youth | Tuggerah |
| 10:30 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence Attendance: 100 Referee: Jarryd McFarlane |
Canberra United Youth v Western Sydney Wanderers Youth
| 17 November 2018 (2018-11-17) | Canberra United Youth | 0–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | Canberra |
| 18:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Deakin Stadium Attendance: 600 Referee: Nathan Shakespear |
- Round 3
Sydney FC Youth v Canberra United Youth
| 24 November 2018 (2018-11-24) | Sydney FC Youth | 4–0 | Canberra United Youth | Sydney |
| 16:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 100 Referee: Hassan Jomaa |
Western Sydney Wanderers Youth v Central Coast Mariners Academy
| 24 November 2018 (2018-11-24) | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 1–2 | Central Coast Mariners Academy | Sydney |
| 16:30 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Jarryd McFarlane |
- Round 4
Newcastle Jets Youth v Canberra United Youth
| 1 December 2018 (2018-12-01) | Newcastle Jets Youth | 2–0 | Canberra United Youth | Maitland |
| 16:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Maitland No. 2 Sportsground Attendance: 120 Referee: Stuart Hansen |
Sydney FC Youth v Western Sydney Wanderers Youth
| 2 December 2018 (2018-12-02) | Sydney FC Youth | 0–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | Sydney |
| 10:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Jarryd McFarlane |
- Round 5
Western Sydney Wanderers Youth v Newcastle Jets Youth
| 8 December 2018 (2018-12-08) | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 3–0 | Newcastle Jets Youth | Sydney |
| 19:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Valentine Sports Park Attendance: 150 Referee: Joel Ralston |
Central Coast Mariners Academy v Sydney FC Youth
| 9 December 2018 (2018-12-09) | Central Coast Mariners Academy | 0–2 | Sydney FC Youth | Tuggerah |
| 16:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence Attendance: 180 Referee: Hassan Jomaa |
- Round 6
Central Coast Mariners Academy v Western Sydney Wanderers Youth
| 15 December 2018 (2018-12-15) | Central Coast Mariners Academy | 0–2 | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | Tuggerah |
| 10:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence Attendance: 181 Referee: Jarryd McFarlane |
Canberra United Youth v Sydney FC Youth
| 20 January 2019 (2019-01-20) | Canberra United Youth | 0–3 | Sydney FC Youth | Canberra |
| 16:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: AIS Grass Fields Attendance: 200 Referee: Nathan Shakespear |
- Round 7
Newcastle Jets Youth v Central Coast Mariners Academy
| 22 December 2018 (2018-12-22) | Newcastle Jets Youth | 1–3 | Central Coast Mariners Academy | Newcastle |
| 16:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Adamstown Oval Attendance: 238 Referee: Joel Ralston |
Western Sydney Wanderers Youth v Canberra United Youth
| 22 December 2018 (2018-12-22) | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 4–0 | Canberra United Youth | Sydney |
| 16:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Valentine Sports Park Referee: Hassan Jomaa |
- Round 8
Newcastle Jets Youth v Western Sydney Wanderers Youth
| 3 January 2019 (2019-01-03) | Newcastle Jets Youth | 5–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | Maitland |
| 16:30 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Maitland No. 2 Sportsground Attendance: 225 Referee: Joel Ralston |
Sydney FC Youth v Central Coast Mariners Academy
| 5 January 2019 (2019-01-05) | Sydney FC Youth | 0–3 | Central Coast Mariners Academy | Sydney |
| Report |
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Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 120 Referee: Nathan Shakespear |
- Round 9
Central Coast Mariners Academy v Canberra United Youth
| 12 January 2019 (2019-01-12) | Central Coast Mariners Academy | 2–1 | Canberra United Youth | Tuggerah |
| 10:30 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence Attendance: 189 Referee: Hassan Jomaa |
Sydney FC Youth v Newcastle Jets Youth
| 12 January 2019 (2019-01-12) | Sydney FC Youth | 3–2 | Newcastle Jets Youth | Sydney |
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Report | Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 100 Referee: Jarryd McFarlane |
- Round 10
Canberra United Youth v Newcastle Jets Youth
| 26 January 2019 (2019-01-26) | Canberra United Youth | 1–1 | Newcastle Jets Youth | Canberra |
| 18:30 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Deakin Stadium Attendance: 300 Referee: Hassan Jomaa |
Western Sydney Wanderers Youth v Sydney FC Youth
| 27 January 2019 (2019-01-27) | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 2–1 | Sydney FC Youth | Sydney |
| 16:30 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Marconi Stadium Attendance: 200 |
Grand Final
Western Sydney Wanderers Youth v Brisbane Roar Youth
| 1 February 2019 | Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | 1–3 | Brisbane Roar Youth | Sydney |
| 16:20 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: ANZ Stadium Attendance: 1,061 Referee: Shane Skinner |
Scoring
Top scorers
More information Rank, Player ...
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Hat-tricks
More information Player, For ...
| Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref |
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 Daniel Leck | Brisbane Roar Youth | Melbourne Victory Youth | 6–0 | 23 December 2018 | [6] |
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Clean sheets
More information Rank, Player ...
| Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
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| 1 | Duro Dragicevic |
Sydney FC Youth | 4 |
| Nicholas Suman |
Western Sydney Wanderers Youth | ||
| 3 | Macklin Freke |
Brisbane Roar Youth | 2 |
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Discipline
Player
- Most yellow cards: 3 –
Joshua Varga (Melbourne City Youth)[citation needed] - Most red cards: 1 (seven players)[citation needed]
- "Foxtel Y-League season draw released". Y-League. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- "Dean Ugrinic appointed as NYL Head Coach". Canberra Unuted. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "Club Statement: Player & Staff Departures". Central Coast Mariners FC. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- "Youth League: Coach, Squad & Fixtures". Central Coast Mariners FC. 8 November 2018. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
- "Foxtel Y-League 2018/19 Season Draw" (PDF). Y-League. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- "Young Roar hit Victory for six". Brisbane Roar FC. 23 December 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.