2024–25 Melbourne Victory FC (women) season
| 2024–25 season | |||
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| Owner | 70% 777 Partners 30% Melbourne Victory Limited | ||
| Chairman | John Dovaston | ||
| Manager | Jeff Hopkins | ||
| Stadium | The Home of the Matildas AAMI Park (doubleheaders) | ||
| A-League Women | 2nd | ||
| A-League Women Finals | Runners-up | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Emily Gielnik (12) All: Emily Gielnik (13) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 3,850 vs. Melbourne City (9 November 2024) A-League Women | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 725 vs. Wellington Phoenix (13 December 2024) A-League Women | ||
| Average home league attendance | 1,863 | ||
| Biggest win | 4–1 vs. Western United (H) (17 November 2024) A-League Women | ||
| Biggest defeat | 2–3 vs. Melbourne City (H) (9 November 2024) A-League Women | ||
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| All statistics correct as of 14 December 2024. | |||
The 2024–25 season is Melbourne Victory Football Club (women)'s 17th season in the A-League Women. The team finished second in the A-League Women's regular season and finished runner up in the 2025 A-League Women Grand Final.
Players
First-team squad
- As of 24 January 2025
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
Transfers in
| No. | Position | Player | From | Type/fee | Contract length | Date | Ref |
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| 13 | DF | Polly Doran | Crystal Palace | End of loan | (1 year) | 17 May 2024 | [1] |
| 66 | FW | Alana Jancevski | Unattached | Free transfer | 1 year | 27 August 2024 | [2] |
| 11 | FW | Nickoletta Flannery | Canberra United | Free transfer | 1 year | 28 August 2024 | [3] |
| 5 | MF | Sofia Sakalis | Perth Glory | Free transfer | 1 year | 29 August 2024 | [4] |
| 2 | DF | Ellie Wilson | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Free transfer | 1 year | 30 August 2024 | [5] |
| 3 | DF | Claudia Bunge | HB Køge | Free transfer | 1 year | 30 August 2024 | [6] |
| 9 | FW | Holly Furphy | Unattached | Injury replacement | 24 January 2025 | [7] |
Transfers out
| No. | Position | Player | Transferred to | Type/fee | Date | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | DF | Emma Checker | Retired | 12 March 2024 | [8] | |
| 3 | DF | Tori Hansen | Orlando Pride | End of loan | 16 April 2024 | [9][10] |
| 13 | DF | Polly Doran | Linköping | Undisclosed | 1 July 2024 | [11] |
| 2 | DF | Jamilla Rankin | TSG Hoffenheim | End of contract | 4 August 2024 | [12][10] |
| 20 | GK | Miranda Templeman | Unattached | End of contract | 13 August 2024 | [13][10] |
| 5 | DF | Jessika Nash | Unattached | End of contract | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 13 | FW | Kurea Okino | Unattached | End of contract | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 21 | DF | Elise Kellond-Knight | Avondale FC | End of contract | 24 September 2024 | [14] |
| 6 | MF | Beattie Goad | Retired | 28 December 2024 | [15] | |
Contract extensions
| No. | Player | Position | Duration | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Beattie Goad | Central midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 7 | Ella O'Grady | Forward | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 8 | Alana Murphy | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 13 | Sara D'Appolonia | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 15 | Emily Gielnik | Forward | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 16 | Paige Zois | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 19 | Lia Privitelli | Forward | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 22 | Ava Briedis | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 23 | Rachel Lowe | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 24 | Laura Pickett | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 27 | Rosie Curtis | Midfielder | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 50 | Courtney Newbon | Goalkeeper | 1 year | 26 August 2024 | [10] |
| 62 | Geo Candy | Goalkeeper | 7 November 2024 | [16] |
Pre-season and friendlies
| 20 October 2024 | Western United | 1–4 | Melbourne Victory | Ballarat, Australia |
| 14:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Morshead Park |
| 25 October 2024 | Melbourne Victory | 0–0 | Canberra United | Albury, Australia |
| 18:20 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Lavington Sports Ground |
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| A-League Women | 2 November 2024 | 19 April 2025 | 2nd | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 42 | 21 | +21 | 69.57 |
| A-League Women Finals | 4 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 | Runners-up | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 66.67 |
| Total | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 49 | 24 | +25 | 69.23 | |||
Last updated: 18 May 2025
Source: Competitions
A-League Women
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne City | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 56 | 22 | +34 | 55 | Qualification for AFC Women's Champions League and Finals series |
| 2 | Melbourne Victory | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 42 | 21 | +21 | 53 | Qualification for Finals series |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 44 | 30 | +14 | 45 | |
| 4 | Central Coast Mariners (C) | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 31 | 25 | +6 | 34 | |
| 5 | Canberra United | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 33 |
Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.[17]
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.[17]
(C) Champions
Matches
The league fixtures were released on 12 September 2024.[18]
| 2 November 2024 1 | Adelaide United | 2–3 | Melbourne Victory | Adelaide |
| 16:30 ACDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: ServiceFM Stadium Attendance: 1,022 Referee: Kelly Jones |
| 9 November 2024 2 | Melbourne Victory | 2–3 | Melbourne City | Melbourne |
| 14:15 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 3,850 Referee: Georgia Ghirardello |
| 17 November 2024 3 | Melbourne Victory | 4–1 | Western United | Melbourne |
| 16:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 1,014 Referee: Rachel Mitchenson |
| 23 November 2024 4 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | Sydney |
| 14:15 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium[a] Attendance: 1,238 Referee: Georgia Ghirardello |
| 8 December 2024 5 | Perth Glory | 0–1 | Melbourne Victory | Perth |
| 17:00 AWST | Report |
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Stadium: Sam Kerr Football Centre Attendance: 971 Referee: Bec Mackie |
| 13 December 2024 6 | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne |
| 18:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 725 Referee: Molly Godsell |
| 21 December 2024 7 | Canberra United | 0–2 | Melbourne Victory | Canberra |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: McKellar Park Attendance: 1,212 Referee: Rebecca Durcau |
| 28 December 2024 8 | Sydney FC | 0–1 | Melbourne Victory | Sydney |
| 16:50 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Allianz Stadium Attendance: 5,630 Referee: Bec Mackie |
| 5 January 2025 9 | Melbourne Victory | 4–4 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 725 Referee: Caitlin Williams |
| 8 January 2025 10 | Brisbane Roar | 2–0 | Melbourne Victory | Brisbane |
| 18:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 2,965 Referee: Bec Mackie |
| 11 January 2025 11 | Newcastle Jets | 0–2 | Melbourne Victory | Newcastle |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: No.2 Sportsground Attendance: 1,753 Referee: Mikayla Ryan |
| 18 January 2025 12 | Melbourne Victory | 1–0 | Perth Glory | Melbourne |
| 18:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 1,014 Referee: Rachael Mitchenson |
| 24 January 2025 13 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Sydney FC | Melbourne |
| 16:50 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 2,494 Referee: Georgia Ghirardello |
| 1 February 2025 14 | Melbourne City | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: ctrl:cyber Pitch Attendance: 1,565 Referee: Caitlin Williams |
| 8 February 2025 15 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | Wellington |
| 16:00 NZDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Porirua Park Attendance: 1,015 Referee: Kelly Jones |
| 16 February 2025 16 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 887 Referee: Caitlin Williams |
| 1 March 2025 17 | Western United | 1–2 | Melbourne Victory | Melbourne |
| 18:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Ironbark Fields Attendance: 897 Referee: Izzy Cooper |
| 9 March 2025 18 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Canberra United | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 839 Referee: Bec Mackie |
| 21 March 2025 20 | Melbourne Victory | 4–3 | Newcastle Jets | Melbourne |
| 19:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 632 Referee: Molly Godsell |
| 29 March 2025 21 | Melbourne Victory | 2–1 | Adelaide United | Melbourne |
| 16:50 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 1,716 Referee: Izzy Cooper |
| 6 April 2025 19 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–1 | Melbourne Victory | Sydney |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Wanderers Football Park Attendance: 568 Referee: Molly Godsell | |
| Note: Was originally scheduled to take place on 15 March at CommBank Stadium, but was postponed due to heat policy and rescheduled for 6 April at Wanderers Football Park.[20] | ||||
| 11 April 2025 22 | Central Coast Mariners | 0–1 | Melbourne Victory | Gosford |
| 19:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: Industree Group Stadium Attendance: 826 Referee: Page Malau-Aduli |
| 19 April 2025 23 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Brisbane Roar | Melbourne |
| 14:15 AEST | Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 1,740 Referee: Izzy Cooper |
Finals series
| 4 May 2025 Semi-final 1st leg | Adelaide United | 1–3 | Melbourne Victory | Adelaide |
| 16:00 |
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Report | Stadium: Coopers Stadium Attendance: 4,372 Referee: Caitlin Williams |
| 10 May 2025 Semi-final second leg | Melbourne Victory | 3–1 (6–2 agg.) | Adelaide United | Melbourne |
| 17:15 AEST |
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Report |
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Stadium: The Home of the Matildas Attendance: 1,314 Referee: Izzy Cooper |
| 18 May 2025 Grand Final | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) | Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne |
| 15:15 AEST |
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Report |
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Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 6,568 Referee: Izzy Cooper |
| Penalties | ||||
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[21]
- As of match played 18 May 2025
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | A-League Women | A-League Women Finals | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 2 | DF | ENG | Ellie Wilson | 16 | 1 | 11+2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | NZL | Claudie Bunge | 25 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | MF | AUS | Sofia Sakalis | 7 | 0 | 1+6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | AUS | Beattie Goad | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FW | AUS | Ella O'Grady | 18 | 1 | 1+15 | 1 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | AUS | Alana Murphy | 24 | 1 | 20+1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | FW | AUS | Holly Furphy | 14 | 3 | 4+7 | 3 | 0+3 | 0 |
| 10 | MF | AUS | Alex Chidiac | 25 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | AUS | Nickoletta Flannery | 26 | 5 | 22+1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | MF | USA | Sara D'Appolonia | 26 | 2 | 19+4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | FW | AUS | Emily Gielnik | 22 | 13 | 18+1 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 | MF | AUS | Paige Zois | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | DF | AUS | Kayla Morrison | 26 | 4 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | MF | AUS | Ava Briedis | 6 | 1 | 0+6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | MF | AUS | Rachel Lowe | 26 | 4 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 24 | MF | AUS | Laura Pickett | 18 | 0 | 11+6 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 |
| 27 | MF | AUS | Rosie Curtis | 12 | 0 | 5+5 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 |
| 41 | MF | AUS | Jessica Young | 3 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 50 | GK | AUS | Courtney Newbon | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 66 | FW | AUS | Alana Jancevski | 25 | 5 | 21+1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Disciplinary record
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.[21]
- As of match played 13 December 2024
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | A-League Women | Total | ||||
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| 1 | 8 | MF | Alana Murphy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | MF | Sara D'Appolonia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3 | 2 | DF | Ellie Wilson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | Claudia Bunge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6 | MF | Beattie Goad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 7 | FW | Ella O'Grady | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10 | MF | Alex Chidiac | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 18 | DF | Kayla Morrison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 23 | MF | Rachel Lowe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 66 | FW | Alana Jancevski | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Clean sheets
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.[21]
- As of match played 18 May 2025
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | A-League Women | A-League Women Finals | Total |
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| 1 | 50 | Courtney Newbon | 11 | 0 | 11 |
See also
Notes
- ^ Match moved from Leichhardt Oval following a pitch assessment.[19]
References
- ^ "Palace Women confirm departing players". Crystal Palace. 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Alana Jancevski". Melbourne Victory. 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Nickoletta Flannery". Melbourne Victory. 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Sofia Sakalis". Melbourne Victory. 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Ellie Wilson". Melbourne Victory. 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Victory Signs Claudia Bunge". Melbourne Victory. 30 August 2024.
- ^ Melbourne Victory [@gomvfc] (24 January 2025). "Melbourne Victory can confirm that Melbourne born Holly Furphy has joined the A-League Women's squad as an injury replacement for Paige Zois" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Emma Checker calls time on her professional football career". Melbourne Victory. 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Orlando Pride waives Defender Tori Hansen and Goalkeeper Kaylie Collins". Orlando Pride. 16 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Melbourne Victory announces returning A-League Women's players". Melbourne Victory. 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Linköping FC värvar U23-back från Australien" [Linköping FC recruits U23 defender from Australia]. Linköping (in Swedish). 1 July 2024.
- ^ "Jamilla Rankin wechselt zur TSG" [Jamilla Rankin moves to TSG]. TSG Hoffenheim (in German). 4 August 2024.
- ^ Melbourne Victory [@gomvfc] (13 August 2024). "We can confirm that keeper Miranda Templeman won't be returning for the 2024/25 @aleaguewomen season" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Elise Kellond-Knight Signs". Avondale FC. 24 September 2024.
- ^ Comito, Matt (28 December 2024). "Victory star Beattie Goad announces retirement from football ahead of special farewell game". A-Leagues.
- ^ "Team News | Round 4 Men's | Round 2 Womens". Melbourne Victory. 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Ladder change reverts as A-Leagues confirms updated rules & regulations for season 2024-25". A-Leagues. 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Victory's 2024/25 Ninja A-League fixtures announced". Melbourne Victory. 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Ninja A-League Women Unite Round matches moved to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium". A-Leagues. 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Ninja A-League fixture updates confirmed with two Wanderers clashes shifted". Western Sydney Wanderers. 27 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "Melbourne Victory FC - Squad". soccerway.com.