Having been on the road for much of the previous two seasons, Canberra United instead get to spend a second week at home as they host Melbourne Victory.

Solid across the park courtesy of their strong off-season recruitment of the likes of Sally Shipard and season two golden boot Michelle Heyman, who opened her season three account with a hat trick, Canberra will be looking to maximise their home-ground advantage.

Not to be discounted, though, are Melbourne Victory, who will be playing just their second season three match (and hitting their stride) after sitting out round one with a bye.

The combination of a short trip to Canberra and the fact that the capital city’s climate is similar to Melbourne’s might just suit the Victory players. You can listen to live commentary of the Victory game HERE.

In other W-League matches, Brisbane Roar will make the short hop down the Eastern Seaboard to play Newcastle Jets.

Having had a week’s lay off, courtesy of a round two bye, Newcastle will be looking to hit the ground running and to get some points on the board. As will the Roar, who boast extensive depth and experience across the field, but whose combinations haven’t yet quite gelled.

They’ll be hoping that the third game’s the charm and that their season will be all upwards from here.

Speaking of up, ladder-leading Sydney FC wikl be heading down to Adelaide as they look to continue their flying form.

The winless Adelaide will need to bring their a-game in order to topple Sydney, but as Roar Women can attest from their last-minute season two stumble, the Lady Reds cannot and should not be underestimated.

Canberra United v Melbourne VictorySaturday, 20 November 2010
McKellar Park, Canberra
Local kick-off: 5.00 pm
Referee: Kate Jacewicz
Assistant referees: Greg Taylor and Luke Withell
Fourth official: Allyson Flynn

Live and exclusive on ABC1 from 3.00pm AEDT

Canberra United squad: 1. Lydia WILLIAMS (gk), 2. Caitlin COOPER, 3. Lyndsay GLOHE, 4. Michelle HEYMAN, 5. Kahlia HOGG, 6. Caitlin MUNOZ, 7. Ellie BRUSH, 8. Tseng SHU-O, 9. Grace GILL, 10. Emily Van EGMOND, 11. Cian MACIEJEWSKI, 14. Ashleigh SYKES, 15. Sally SHIPARD, 16. Ellyse PERRY, 19. Jennifer BISSET, 20. Jocelyn MARA (gk) *one to be omitted*

In: Jennifer BISSET (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Nicole SYKES (injured), Leah BLAYNEY (overseas)

Melbourne Victory squad: 20. Brianna DAVEY (GK), 3. Marlies OOSTDAM (c), 6. Maika RUYTER-HOOLEY, 7. Snez VELJANOVSKA, 8. Ella MASTRANTONIO, 9. Stephanie CATLEY, 10. Jodie TAYLOR, 11. Kendall FLETCHER, 12. Amy JACKSON, 13. Ashley BROWN, 17. Caitlin FRIEND.  Subs: 2. Rita MANKOWSKA, 18. Ursula HUGHSON, 19. Enza BARILLA, 30. Nicole PAUL (GK).

In: 18. Ursula HUGHSON (promoted), 30. Nicole PAUL (GK) (injury replacement)
Out: 15. Deanna NICESKI (not selected)
Unavailable: 1. Melissa BARBIERI (injured)

 

Newcastle Jets v Brisbane Roar
Saturday, 20 November 2010
Wanderers Oval, Newcastle
Local kick-off: 3.00pm
Referee: Kirralee Gardiner
Assistant referees: Tanya De Boer and Catherine Nash
Fourth official: Penny Nash

Newcastle Jets Squad: 1. Allison LIPSHER(GK), 2. Hannah BREWER, 4.Niki CROSS, 3. Hayley CRAWFORD, 5. Gema SIMON, 6. Renee CARTWRIGHT, 8. Amber NEILSON, 9. Sasha McDONNELL, 10. Leia SMITH, 11. Kara MOWBRAY, 12. Melissa FEUERRIEGEL, 13. Thea SLATYER, 16. Kate HENSMAN, 17. Alex HUYNH, 20. Alison LOGUE (GK)

In: 4.Niki CROSS (Return from injury suffered in preseason camp – New to Westfield W-League – USA)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Nil

Brisbane Roar squad: 1. Casey Dumont (gk), 2. Laura ALLEWAY, 3. Karla REUTER, 4. Clare POLKINGHORNE (C), 5. Brooke SPENCE, 6. Kim CARROLL, 7. Joanne BURGESS, 8. Elise KELLOND-KNIGHT, 9. Alisha FOOTE, 10. Lana HARCH, 11. Aivi LUIK, 12. Rebekah STOTT, 13. Tameka BUTT, 14. Amy CHAPMAN, 15. Erika ELZE, 17. Emily GIELNIK, 19. Lisa DE VANNA, 20 Kate Stewart (gk) *three to be omitted*

In: Lisa DE VANNA (returning from injury, new signing from Perth Glory), Erika ELZE (promoted), Alisha FOOTE (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Lauren COLTHORPE (overseas – 1 week)


Sydney FC v Adelaide United
Saturday, 20 November 2010
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Local kick-off: 3.00pm
Referee: Peta McCallum
Assistant referees: Liz Shorter and Melinda Bell
Fourth official: Katie Patterson

Sydney FC squad: 1. Dimi POULOS (gk), 2. Teresa POLIAS, 3. Danielle BROGAN, 4. Alesha CLIFFORD, 7. Heather GARRIOCK (c), 8. Renee ROLLASON, 9. Caitlin FOORD, 10. Kylie LEDBROOK, 11. Lydia VANDENBERGH, 13. Catherine CANNULI, 15. Teigen ALLEN, 17. Kyah SIMON, 18. Samantha SPACKMAN, 19. Leena KHAMIS, 20. Erin HERD (gk)

In: Nil
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Servet UZUNLAR (overseas - returns Saturday 27 Nov), Sarah WALSH (injured)

Adelaide United squad: 1.Sian McLAREN (gk) (c), 2.Ashleigh GUNNING, 4.Ruth BLACKBURN, 5.Stacey DAY, 7.Racheal QUIGLEY, 8.Katrina GORRY, 9.Ruth WALLACE, 10.Victoria BALOMENOS, 11.Vedrana POPOVIC, 12.Selin KURALAY, 13.Loren MAHONEY, 14.Donna COCKAYNE, 16.Christina PAPAGEORGIOU, 17.Angela FIMMANO, 18.Georgia MACRI, 19.Nenita BURGESS, 20.Kristi HARVEY (gk) *two to be omitted*

In: Racheal QUIGLEY (promoted)
Out: Nil
Unavailable: Nil