Overview
- Auckland FC beat Wellington Phoenix 2-1 in a derby that included a goal after 28 seconds and two red cards, with Auckland finishing with nine players.
- Dan Hall and Logan Rogerson were sent off for Auckland, and Jake Brimmer left with a suspected shoulder injury that now clouds selection.
- The result keeps Auckland at the summit on 10 points from four matches, with Sydney FC second after a 2-0 win over Macarthur.
- Jeff Hopkins reached 200 A-League Women games as Melbourne Victory won 4-1, highlighted by a rapid hat-trick from new striker Kennedy White.
- Melbourne City underlined early intent in both leagues, with the women routing Central Coast 4-0 and the men defeating Melbourne Victory 2-0 days after Asian travel.