Melbourne Victory and Western Sydney move into top four

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 16:04 · Archive

Melbourne Victory beat Newcastle 1-0 and Western Sydney defeated Canberra United 2-0 in the A-League Women.

Melbourne Victory defeated Newcastle 1-0 at AAMI Park on Sunday, with playmaker Sienna Saveska scoring her maiden goal for the club in the 25th minute. The ball came after Newcastle failed to clear a Sophie Harding cross, with Anna Sutter heading into the box where Saveska finished coolly.

Saveska, who joined Victory from Western Sydney ahead of the 2025-26 season but had barely featured due to illness and injury, was praised by coach Jeff Hopkins. "She was excellent. She was probably our best player with the ball today," Hopkins said. He noted her work rate and defensive contribution. "She puts her foot in and she's like a little pitbull in there."

Victory skipper Kayla Morrison hit the post in the 63rd minute and substitute Nicki Flannery had another chance in the 84th but also hit the post. Newcastle coach Stephen Hoyle said his team limited Victory's opportunities but expressed frustration at their own attacking play. "I want to see the team that we are during the week in training with what we create and put together in the final third," he said.

Western Sydney won 2-0 against struggling Canberra United to continue their revival. Victory moved to second on the table, with both teams securing places in the top four.

How it is being reported

• A-League Women: Perth Glory produce statement win by beating heavyweight Wellington Phoenix 2-0Perth Glory have produced a statement A-League Women’s win and claimed one of their biggest victories in years by beating pre-season title fancies Wellington Phoenix 2-0 at HBF Park.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 13:16
• Victory, WSW in A-League Women top four after winsMelbourne Victory have scrapped past Newcastle 1-0 while Western Sydney have beaten Canberra United 2-0 in the A-League Women.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 09:39
• Victory, WSW in A-League Women top four after winsMelbourne Victory have scrapped past Newcastle 1-0 while Western Sydney have beaten Canberra United 2-0 in the A-League Women.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 09:39

In this story: Melbourne Victory · Newcastle · Western Sydney · Canberra United · Sienna Saveska · Jeff Hopkins

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