COACHES COMMENTS
CLUB HONOURS BOARD
PREMIERS (3)
2011/12, 2013/14, 2016/17
CHAMPIONS (2) 2011/12, 2014
VISITNG TODAY: NEWCASTLE JETS
2024/25 was a disappointing season for the Jets, with the Novocastrians ending the campaign second from bottom in 11th. The off-season has brought plenty of change to the club. Eight players have departed the club, along with Head Coach Ryan Campbell stepping down from his role. A core element of the squad has remained, to be joined by first-time ALW Head Coach, Stephen Hoyle.
The Jets are looking to recover from last season’s underwhelming performance of five wins and five draws, which saw them narrowly avoid the wooden spoon in 11th place. Under the guidance of their new head coach, the side has looked across the ditch to bolster their squad this season. Goalkeeper Anna Leat and Striker Kelli Brown have both represented the Football Ferns, while Olivia Page, and Defender Charlotte Lancaster have appearances for New Zealand’s U-20s team.
Despite their lack of success in the A-League, the Jets have proven time and time again that they are a side that you simply cannot underestimate. United have not beaten the Jets since the 2022/23 season, with three draws and a loss since then. Expect a highly charged, and tough, encounter today.
MATCH ACTION: SEASON LAUNCH FRIENDLY
Canberra United celebrated their season launch with a 2-0 win over an Invitational All-Stars team in front of a strong McKellar Park crowd. The Invitational All-Stars, made up of Canberra’s premier Women’s NPL talent, did well to prevent a Pre-Season United from running away with the game, with All-Star Goalkeeper Janet King, on loan from Canberra United, making several key saves.
United ran out 2-0 winners in the end, with the All-Stars squad providing a tough opponent for the A-League side. New signings Emma Hawkins and Keira Bobbin got the goals for United much to the delight of the faithful United supporters in attendance. Overall, United have enjoyed a strong preseason, with a 3-2 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers in their final pre-season fixture in Sydney.
LAST TIME THEY VISITED
Newcastle Jets last visited McKellar Park in Round 8 of the 2024/25 Ninja A-League Women’s Season, on Sunday 29 December. A warm Sunday afternoon, much like today, greeted the McKellar Park faithful as both sides traded blows in an end-to-end encounter, with some neat and tidy football on display.
Both keepers were in great form throughout the match, as Sally James marshalled the United defence well, and kept out what was a strong Jets attack. The diminutive Tiahna Robertson was equally good for the visitors. Despite a host of chances for the team in Green, the match finished scoreless.
1. Sally JAMES
2. Alex MCKENZIE
5. Jazmin WARDLOW
6. Josie AULICINO
7. Emma HAWKINS
8. Sasha GROVE
9. Kiara DE DOMIZIO
CANBERRA UNITED V NEWCASTLE JETS
2. Josie WILSON
3. Claudia CICCO
4. Natasha PRIOR
5. Olivia PAGE
6. Cassidy DAVIS
7. India BREIER
8. Emma DUNDAS
10. Mary STANIC-FLOODY
11. Emma ROBERS
12. Hayley TAYLOR-YOUNG
13. Sofia CHRISTOPHERSON
16. Keira BOBBIN
18. Coco MAJSTOROVIC
19. Sienna DALE
20. Lillian SKELLY
23. Michelle HEYMAN (C)
25. Darcey MALONE
26. Janet KING
27. Eliza EVANS
28. Tegan BERTOLISSIO
32. Bethany GORDON
33. Nanako SASAKI
44. Ava BRIEDIS
Head Coach: Antoni JAGARINEC
9. Haley JOHNSON
10. Elizabeth COPUS-BROWN
11. Charlotte LANCASTER
12. Georgia RITCHIE
13. Lauren ALLAN
14. Melina AYRES
15. Emma BATES
18. Sophie HOBAN
23. Zoe KARIPIDIS
24. Anna LEAT
26. Josie ALLAN
30. Alexis COLLINS
32. Claire ADAMS
44. Kelli BROWN
50. Ally BOERTJE
Head Coach: Stephen HOYLE