A-LEAGUE DRAW HIGHLIGHTS

The 2019-20 A-League will kick off on Friday October 11 when Adelaide United host champions Sydney FC.

FFA have settled on a 29-round competition, with each club playing 26 matches before finals.

The addition of an 11th club, Western United, means a bye.

The grand final will be staged on May 16 or 17.

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Fairness a focus in A-League fixture list

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SIX EARLY BLOCKBUSTERS

* The Wanderers move in - Western Sydney v Central Coast - October 12

* The first Melbourne derby - Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City - October 12

* Western United arrive - Western United v Perth Glory - October 19

* The first Sydney derby - Western Sydney v Sydney FC - October 26

* Little brother meets big brother - Melbourne Victory v Western United - November 2

* Grand final rematch - Perth Glory v Sydney FC - November 23

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Complete Hyundai A-League fixture list for 2019/20 revealed - club by club

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ADELAIDE UNITED

* Hosts the season opener against Sydney FC

* Circle this one: Melbourne Victory at home (November 23)

* All 13 home games at Coopers Stadium

BRISBANE ROAR

* Begins on the road to Perth Glory

* Circle this one: Victory visit for Fowler's first home game (October 25)

* 10 home games at Suncorp Stadium, three at Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe

CENTRAL COAST

* Starts with a bang at Bankwest against Western Sydney

* Circle this one: First F3 derby at home in round two (October 19)

* All 13 home games at Central Coast Stadium

MELBOURNE CITY

* Derby up first, with opening five in Victoria

* Circle this one: Revenge against finals eliminator Adelaide (October 20)

* All 13 home games at AAMI Park

MELBOURNE VICTORY

* Hosts a round one derby at Marvel Stadium

* Circle this one: First clash against newboys Western United (November 2)

* Eight home games at AAMI Park, five at Marvel Stadium