MARCH
Sydney FC’s woes continued as the reigning champions never mustered a respectable defence of their crown. Though as they sat lowly in ninth, they did stay unbeaten in the Sydney derby with two draws and a win. The third and final derby of the season saw youngster Marco Tilio score a late equaliser preventing his cross-city rivals from leaping into third.

Phoenix’s horror run continued as star forward Gary Hooper broke his ribs, forcing the Englishman out for 6-8 weeks. They were later demolished 3-0 by the Jets as their title hopes faced pressuring questions.

Adelaide United boss Gertjan Verbeek was the next manager to be given the flick. A disappointing second half of the campaign proved enough for the Dutchman to fall on his sword, though the Reds only sat one point outside of the six.

APRIL
The final month of the regular season consisted of the tightest race for the premiers plate the league had ever seen. The entire top six of Jets, City, Phoenix, Wanderers, Victory and Western United could have all realistically finished in any position. Though April would also tell us more about each side.


Ernie Merrick continued to create miracles as his side finished the season in second, going all of 2020 unbeaten and unscathed. Though it was a run of draws that killed any premiership aspirations. 

Wellington Phoenix horror show continued as their high flying start to the season had now become a distant memory. Having fallen to lowly Glory, they followed that by easily succumbing to Wanderers 3-0. The Nix ended the season with only earning one point in their last six games. Even worse, that point was to eventual wooden spooners Roar.

Western United had fallen off the pace but still held out to lock in finals football in their debut season. Whilst bigger brothers Victory and City completed the top four as Newcastle Jets won their first premiers plate.