Head-to-head

Played 15: Perth Glory 3 wins, Brisbane Roar 9 wins, 3 draws)

Previous Meeting
Perth Glory 2, Brisbane Roar 0, Members Equity Stadium, February 13, 2010

History
Brisbane Roar haven't beaten Perth at Members Equity stadium since September 13 2008.

Past five matches: Season So Far
Perth: DWLLL
Brisbane: WDLDW

Match Committee
Glory welcome back Branko Jelic, Howard Fondyke and Andrija Jukic who all earned promotion while Scott Neville returns from national team duty with the Olyroos, after their four-nation tournament in Vietnam. Jamie Coyne is suspended for the clash after receiving two yellow cards against Adelaide United last week while Chris Coyne is on loan for around two months. Victor Sikora is a week away from returning from a hip injury and Tommy Amphlett's hamstring has him sidelined for three weeks.

Roar regain the services of keeper Andrew Redmayne after also returning from duty with the Young Socceroos while Jean Carlos Salazano miss the match with a quad strain. Henrique's return from a broken arm is still indefininte.

Danger men
Robbie Fowler hasn't set the world on fire since moving to Glory which suggests a huge game is near. The Liverpool legend has found the back of the net twice in eight starts this season but has managed 22 attempts at goal, indicating ample opportunity. Fowler almost opened the scoring inside the opening 10 minutes against Adelaide with a deft chip if not for some world-class goalkeeping by Eugene Galekovic.

Reinaldo netted his first goal of the season for Brisbane Roar in the 4-0 drubbing of Melbourne Heart. The Brazilian striker has promised more goals to come after opening his account as he leads the front line this season at Roar. The departure of Sergio van Dijk means Reinaldo needs to score more regularly and another against Glory will lift his confidence.

At the end of the day….
Confidence will be sky high for Roar after thrashing Heart but they will meet a desperate Perth outfit who will be determined to arrest their three-game losing streak. After a slow start to the season and a few thin score lines Brisbane put four past Melbourne and look to have found their scoring touch. Perth though, are a tough task at home at the best of times let alone after three games without a win.

TEAMS:
Perth Glory squad: 1. Tando VELAPHI, 2. Josh MITCHELL, 4. Andy TODD, 5. Jamie HARNWELL, 7. Jacob BURNS (C), 9.Robbie FOWLER, 10. Michael BAIRD, 11. Branko JELIC, 12.Scott NEVILLE, 14. Steven McGARRY, 15. Howard FONDYKE, 16. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 17. Todd HOWARTH, 19. Naum SEKULOVSKI, 20. Aleks VRTESKI, 21. Mile STERJOVSKI, 22. Anthony SKORICH, 23. Andrija JUKIC, 25. Ryan PEARSON
*four to be omitted*

In: 12.Scott NEVILLE (returns from national team duty), 11. Branko JELIC, 15. Howard FONDYKE, 23. Andrija JUKIC, 25. Ryan PEARSON (all promoted)
Out: Jamie COYNE (suspended – 1 game)
Unavailable: 3. Jamie COYNE (suspended – 1 game), 6. Chris COYNE (on loan -7 weeks), 8. Victor SIKORA (hip – 1 week), 13. Tommy AMPHLETT (Hamstring – 3 weeks)

Brisbane Roar squad: 1. Michael THEOKLITOS (gk), 2. Matt SMITH, 3. Luke DEVERE, 4. Shane STEFANUTTO, 6. Erik PAARTALU, 7. Kosta BARBAROUSES, 8. Massimo MURDOCCA, 11. REINALDO, 12. Matt MUNDY, 14. Rocky VICSCONTE, 15. Matt McKAY (c), 17. Mitch NICHOLS, 21. James MEYER, 22. Thomas BROICH, 23. Milan SUSAK, 20. Andrew REDMAYNE (gk) *one to be omitted*

In: 20. Andrew REDMAYNE (returns from national team duty)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: 9. Jean Carlos SOLORZANO (quad strain – 1 week), 10. HENRIQUE (broken arm – indefinite)