In their season opener Canberra United went down 2-1 to City on Saturday in front of a strong crowd at GIO Stadium.

Laura Alleway (18’) and Melina Ayes (80’) gave the visitors a two goal lead before Ellie Brush reduced the deficit with a penalty (90+4’).

Elsewhere Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar could not be separated during an entertaining 0-0 draw at Dorrien Gardens on Saturday afternoon.

Opposing goalkeepers Melissa Maizels and Mackenzie Arnold were kept busy throughout the match, with both teams creating multiple chances to break the deadlock.

Glory winger Emily Gielnik and Roar midfielder Sunny Franco both put the ball in back of the net only for their efforts to be ruled offside.

In the Sydney derby a first half double by Matilda Leena Khamis guided the Sky Blues to victory over crosstown rivals Western Sydney Wanderers in front of a record crowd of 4,178 at Allianz Stadium on Sunday.

Close up: W-League's Sydney Derby

Khamis struck in the 13th and 29th minutes to give Sydney FC the 2-0 victory despite pressure from the Wanderers in the latter stages of both halves.

The result sees the harbour-siders pick up their first points of the season, while the Wanderers remain consigned to the foot of the table.

Finally, Newcastle Jets have claimed their first win of the season thrashing Melbourne Victory 4-0 away at Lakeside Stadium.

Goals to Megan Oyster (8’), Arin Gilliland (15’), Emma Stanbury (23’) and a final goal by Jenna Kingsley (90+1) saw the Jets storm past their opponents in a dominating display.

BYE: Adelaide United