This is a list of A-League Women records and statistics.
Club honours
[edit]Champions
[edit]This is a list of the clubs that have won the finals series (play-offs), where the winning team is crowned as the A-League Women (previously W-League) champions.
The numbers in brackets indicate the number of championships won by a team.
- Most consecutive Championship wins: 3, Melbourne City (2015–16 to 2017–18)
Premiers
[edit]This is a list of the teams that have won the premiership of the A-League Women (previously W-League).
Season | Premiers | Runners-up |
---|---|---|
2008–09 | Queensland Roar (1) | Newcastle Jets |
2009 | Sydney FC (1) | Central Coast Mariners |
2010–11 | Sydney FC (2) | Brisbane Roar |
2011–12 | Canberra United (1) | Brisbane Roar |
2012–13 | Brisbane Roar (2)[a] | Perth Glory |
2013–14 | Canberra United (2) | Sydney FC |
2014 | Perth Glory (1) | Melbourne Victory |
2015–16 | Melbourne City (1) | Canberra United |
2016–17 | Canberra United (3) | Perth Glory |
2017–18 | Brisbane Roar (3) | Sydney FC |
2018–19 | Melbourne Victory (1) | Brisbane Roar |
2019–20 | Melbourne City (2) | Melbourne Victory |
2020–21 | Sydney FC (3) | Brisbane Roar |
2021–22 | Sydney FC (4) | Melbourne City |
2022–23 | Sydney FC (5) | Western United |
2023–24 | Melbourne City (3) | Sydney FC |
The numbers in brackets indicate the number of premierships won by a team.
Summary
[edit]# | Club | Grand Final | Regular season | Finals | ||
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Champions | Runners-up | Premiers | Runners-up | Qualifiers | ||
1 | Sydney FC | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 16 |
2 | Melbourne City | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
3 | Melbourne Victory | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
4 | Brisbane Roar[a] | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
5 | Canberra United | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
6 | Perth Glory | – | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
7 | Newcastle Jets | – | – | – | 1 | 3 |
8= | Central Coast Mariners | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
8= | Western United | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
10= | Western Sydney Wanderers | – | – | – | – | 1 |
10= | Adelaide United | – | – | – | – | 1 |
12 | Wellington Phoenix | – | – | – | – | – |
Finals series
[edit]- Most consecutive final series: 16, Sydney FC (2008–09 to 2023–24)
- Most consecutive years not making final series: 13, Adelaide United (2008–09 to 2020–21)
- Most consecutive grand finals: 7, Sydney FC (2017–18 to 2023–24)
Individual honours
[edit]Julie Dolan Medal
[edit]The medal is awarded annually to the player voted to be the best player in the W-League, the top women's football (soccer) league in Australia. The award is named after former Matildas Captain and football administrator Julie Dolan. The format was changed for the 2015–16 season, with a panel featuring former players, media, referees and technical staff, who voted on each regular-season match.[2] The following table contains only the winners of the medal during the W-League era. The award was also presented for the best player in the previous Women's National Soccer League prior to the W-League.
Young Footballer of the Year
[edit]FMA Player of the Year
[edit]Year | Winner | Club | Ref. |
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2012–13 | Sam Kerr | Sydney FC | [19] |
2013–14 | Jess Fishlock | Melbourne Victory |
Player's Player of the Year
[edit]Goalkeeper of the Year (Golden Glove)
[edit]Golden Boot
[edit]Goal of the Year
[edit]Coach of the Year
[edit]Referee of the Year
[edit]Year | Winner | Ref. |
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2008–09 | Jacqui Melksham | |
2009 | Kate Jacewicz | [3] |
2010–11 | Kate Jacewicz | [4] |
2011–12 | Kate Jacewicz | [6] |
2012–13 | Kate Jacewicz | [6] |
2013–14 | Casey Reibelt | [7] |
2014 | Kate Jacewicz | [8] |
2015–16 | Kate Jacewicz | [9] |
2016–17 | Kate Jacewicz | [10] |
2017–18 | Casey Reibelt | [11] |
2018–19 | Kate Jacewicz | |
2019–20 | Rebecca Durcau | [29] |
2020–21 | Rebecca Durcau | [14] |
2021–22 | Lara Lee | [15] |
2022–23 | Casey Reibelt | [16] |
2023–24 | Casey Reibelt | [17] |
Fair Play Award
[edit]Season records
[edit]Points
[edit]- Most points in a season: 41, Melbourne City (2023–24)
- Fewest points in a season: 0, Adelaide United (2010–11)
- Biggest Premiership title winning margin: 11 points, Melbourne City (2019–20)
- Smallest Premiership title winning margin: 0 points and +8 goal difference, Canberra United (2016–17)
Wins
[edit]- Most wins in a season: 13, Sydney FC (2022–23), Western United (2022–23)
- Fewest wins in a season: 0, Adelaide United (2009, 2010–11), Newcastle Jets (2009, 2013–14), Perth Glory (2020–21)
Losses
[edit]- Most losses in a season: 15, Adelaide United (2023–24)
- Fewest losses in a season: 0, Canberra United (2011–12), Melbourne City (2015–16, 2019–20)
Draws
[edit]- Most draws in a season: 8, Melbourne Victory (2022–23)
- Fewest draws in a season: 0 (in 18 games), Western United (2022–23)
Goals
[edit]- Most goals scored in a season: 44, Melbourne Victory (2023–24)
- Fewest goals scored in a season: 4, Adelaide United (2010–11)
- Most goals conceded in a season: 56, Adelaide United (2023–24)
- Fewest goals conceded in a season: 4, Melbourne City (2015–16, 2019–20)
- Best goal difference in a season: +34, Melbourne City (2015–16)
- Worst goal difference in a season: –37, Newcastle Jets (2013–14)
Club records
[edit]Biggest victories
[edit]Highest aggregate scores
[edit]League streaks
[edit]- updated to end of 2023–24 season
Rank | Team | No. | From | To |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Brisbane Roar [a] | 18 | 8 November 2008 | 28 November 2009 |
Melbourne City | 18 October 2015 | 4 December 2016 | ||
3 | Melbourne City | 17 | 20 January 2019 | 29 December 2020 |
4 | Canberra United | 16 | 22 October 2011 | 17 November 2012 |
5 | Sydney FC | 14 | 10 October 2009 | 27 November 2010 |
6 | Sydney FC | 13 | 26 March 2021 | 13 February 2022 |
7 | Brisbane Roar | 12 | 13 November 2010 | 5 November 2011 |
Sydney FC | 12 January 2013 | 29 January 2014 | ||
9 | Sydney FC | 10 | 18 November 2017 | 10 February 2018 |
10 | Brisbane Roar | 9 | 12 November 2011 | 28 January 2012 |
Melbourne Victory | 16 November 2013 | 1 February 2014 | ||
Brisbane Roar | 29 December 2020 | 21 February 2021 | ||
Melbourne Victory | 12 January 2024 | 10 March 2024 |
Rank | Team | No. | From | To |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Adelaide United | 34 | 15 November 2008 | 17 December 2011 |
2 | Newcastle Jets | 19 | 24 November 2012 | 13 September 2014 |
3 | Perth Glory | 13 | 29 February 2020 | 28 March 2021 |
4 | Newcastle Jets | 12 | 28 December 2008 | 6 November 2010 |
Adelaide United | 3 January 2016 | 14 January 2017 | ||
Perth Glory | 7 January 2024 | 31 March 2024 | ||
7 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 11 | 4 January 2014 | 12 October 2014 |
Newcastle Jets | 16 January 2022 | 19 November 2022 | ||
9 | Adelaide United | 10 | 11 January 2014 | 19 October 2014 |
Western Sydney Wanderers | 4 February 2018 | 10 January 2019 | ||
Wellington Phoenix | 3 December 2021 | 4 February 2022 |
Player records
[edit]Most appearances
[edit]As of 11 February 2024.[31]
Players listed in bold are still actively playing in the A-League Women.
Rank | Player | Appearances |
---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
174 |
2 | ![]() |
158 |
3 | ![]() |
157 |
4 | ![]() |
154 |
5 | ![]() |
152 |
6 | ![]() |
151 |
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8 | ![]() |
145 |
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10 | ![]() |
144 |
Top scorers
[edit]As of 11 February 2024.[32]
Players listed in bold are still actively playing in the A-League Women.
Rank | Player | Goals |
---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
105 |
2 | ![]() |
70 |
3 | ![]() |
61 |
4 | ![]() |
50 |
5 | ![]() |
48 |
6 | ![]() |
45 |
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8 | ![]() |
44 |
9 | ![]() |
42 |
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Most Goals In A Match
[edit]Goals | Player | Match | Date |
---|---|---|---|
5 | Kate Gill | Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory | 5 October 2014 |
Hannah Wilkinson | Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | 26 December 2021 | |
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Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar | 15 January 2022 | |
4 | Tara Andrews | Newcastle Jets v Adelaide United | 8 January 2011 |
Ashleigh Sykes | Canberra United v Perth Glory | 14 January 2017 |
Most hat-tricks
[edit]Fastest hat-tricks
[edit]Minutes | Player | Match | Date |
---|---|---|---|
7 | ![]() |
Newcastle Jets v Perth Glory | 16 December 2017 |
11 | ![]() |
Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers | 20 October 2012 |
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Western Sydney Wanderers v Perth Glory | 5 October 2014 | |
15 | ![]() |
Canberra United v Adelaide United | 7 January 2018 |
16 | ![]() |
Canberra United v Perth Glory | 29 October 2011 |
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Sydney FC v Perth Glory | 3 December 2011 | |
18 | ![]() |
Brisbane Roar v Adelaide United | 12 March 2021 |
19 | ![]() |
Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory | 15 April 2023 |
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Melbourne City v Adelaide United | 28 December 2023 | |
21 | ![]() |
Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets | 21 January 2017 |
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Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City | 26 December 2021 |
All-time W-League ladders
[edit]Regular season matches
[edit]As of the end of the 2023–24 regular season, ranked by total points
Position | Club | Seasons | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Prem | RUp | Avg |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sydney FC | 16 | 202 | 121 | 28 | 53 | 427 | 232 | 195 | 391 | 5 | 3 | 1.94 |
2 | Brisbane Roar [a] | 16 | 202 | 97 | 40 | 65 | 349 | 276 | 73 | 331 | 3 | 4 | 1.64 |
3 | Canberra United | 16 | 202 | 89 | 48 | 65 | 373 | 311 | 62 | 315 | 3 | 1 | 1.56 |
4 | Melbourne Victory | 16 | 202 | 89 | 43 | 70 | 341 | 275 | 66 | 310 | 1 | 2 | 1.53 |
5 | Perth Glory | 16 | 202 | 78 | 33 | 91 | 324 | 383 | −59 | 267 | 1 | 2 | 1.32 |
6 | Melbourne City | 9 | 126 | 77 | 15 | 34 | 240 | 138 | 102 | 246 | 3 | 1 | 1.95 |
7 | Newcastle Jets | 16 | 202 | 56 | 32 | 114 | 282 | 414 | −132 | 200 | – | 1 | 0.99 |
8 | Adelaide United | 16 | 202 | 52 | 30 | 120 | 248 | 444 | −196 | 186 | – | – | 0.92 |
9 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 12 | 162 | 46 | 26 | 90 | 193 | 314 | −121 | 164 | – | – | 1.01 |
10 | Western United | 2 | 40 | 24 | 3 | 13 | 75 | 54 | 21 | 75 | – | 1 | 1.88 |
11 | Central Coast Mariners | 3 | 42 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 70 | 51 | 19 | 69 | – | 1 | 1.64 |
12 | Wellington Phoenix | 3 | 54 | 14 | 6 | 34 | 69 | 99 | −30 | 48 | – | – | 0.89 |
Finals matches
[edit]As of the end of the 2023–24 post-season
Position | Club | Finals Series | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pen. | Champ | RUp |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sydney FC | 16 | 29 | 16 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 40 | 11 | 2−2 | 5 | 6 |
2 | Melbourne City | 7 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 13 | 16 | 1−1 | 4 | 1 |
3 | Melbourne Victory | 11 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 26 | 1 | − | 3 | 1 |
4 | Brisbane Roar [a] | 10 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 27 | −7 | 4−4 | 2 | 3 |
5 | Canberra United | 9 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 17 | −6 | 1–1 | 2 | 1 |
6 | Perth Glory | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0–1 | − | 3 |
7 | Western United | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | −5 | − | − | 1 |
8 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 | −6 | − | − | − |
9 | Central Coast Mariners | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | − | − | − |
10 | Adelaide United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | − | − | − |
11 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | − | − | − |
See also
[edit]Notes
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