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This page explains the A-League Women standings — the ladder for the Ninja A-League, Australia and New Zealand’s top women’s football competition — and how to read it during the 2026/27 season. The live table below updates automatically after every match, so it always shows the current order, points and games played. Rather than listing today’s positions (which change within days), the sections underneath explain the competition’s format, what each place on the table earns, how clubs level on points are separated, the key dates, and how New Zealanders can follow the only Kiwi side, Wellington Phoenix.
How the A-League Women competition works in 2026/27
Eleven clubs contest the 2026/27 A-League Women season. Ten are based in Australia — Adelaide United, Brisbane Roar, Canberra United, Central Coast Mariners, Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets, Perth Glory, Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers — alongside Wellington Phoenix, the competition’s sole New Zealand team.
The regular season runs over 22 matchweeks. Because there is an odd number of clubs, one team sits out each round, so every club takes two bye weeks and plays 20 matches in total — home and away against each of the other ten sides. Clubs earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss, and the table ranks them on points, highest first. The A-League Women is a closed league, so there is no promotion or relegation: the same licensed clubs return each season, and finishing bottom has no sporting penalty. If you are new to league tables, our guide on how to read a sports standings table walks through every column.
Season at a Glance
| Competition | Ninja A-League (A-League Women) |
|---|---|
| Clubs in 2026/27 | 11 (10 Australian + Wellington Phoenix) |
| New Zealand club | Wellington Phoenix |
| Regular season | 22 matchweeks — 20 matches per club, 2 byes each |
| Points | Win 3 · Draw 1 · Loss 0 |
| Season start | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Season ends | May 2027 (after the finals series) |
| Promotion / relegation | None (closed league) |
| Watch in NZ | Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go; one match/week free on Sky Open |
What each position in the table means
A club’s finishing position decides three things: the Premiership, a place in the finals, and continental qualification. The team top of the table when the 22 matchweeks finish is the Premier — the regular-season winner — and the Premier also qualifies for the AFC Women’s Champions League, Asia’s top club competition. Winning the Premiership is a separate achievement from winning the Grand Final (see below).
The top six clubs advance to the finals series. First and second place earn the strongest path — a home semi-final — while third to sixth must win an elimination final first. Clubs finishing seventh to eleventh end their season when the regular rounds do. The quick-reference table below sets out exactly what each slot earns.
What the Table Positions Mean
| Position | What it earns |
|---|---|
| 1st | Premier (regular-season winner); home semi-final; qualifies for the AFC Women’s Champions League |
| 2nd | Home semi-final in the finals series |
| 3rd–6th | Finals series via an elimination final (3rd v 6th, 4th v 5th; higher-placed club hosts) |
| 7th–11th | Season ends — no finals, and no relegation |
How clubs level on points are separated
When two or more clubs finish on the same number of points, the A-League Women applies a fixed set of tiebreakers in order. In recent seasons the competition’s “Procedures to Determine Placings” rank level clubs by: points, then number of wins, then goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded), then goals scored. If clubs are still level after that, further rules such as head-to-head results or a drawing of lots can apply.
The exact order is confirmed in the competition’s regulations each season, so check the official rules if a tie decides a finals spot. For the general principles — how clubs earn points and how ties are broken across different sports — see our explainer on how points and tiebreakers work, and our glossary of what GP, W, D, L, GD and Pts mean in a table.
Key dates for the 2026/27 season
The 2026/27 A-League Women season kicked off on Saturday 17 October 2026. The 22 matchweeks run through the Australian and New Zealand summer into autumn, with the final regular round scheduled for around April 2027. The finals series then takes place across April and May 2027, with the Grand Final staged in May 2027.
Exact finals dates are published by the league closer to the time, so confirm them on the official A-Leagues calendar. Weekly fixtures can also shift for broadcast or venue reasons, so always check the current schedule before planning to attend or watch a specific match.
How the season ends: the finals series
The A-League Women season ends with a knockout finals series, not on the table alone. The regular-season table decides the Premier and sets the six finalists and their seedings; the overall Champion is then decided on the pitch.
The format works like this:
- Elimination finals: third plays sixth and fourth plays fifth, with the higher-placed club hosting a single match.
- Semi-finals: the top two clubs enter here. First and second each play a two-legged semi-final against an elimination-final winner, with the higher seed meeting the lower-ranked winner.
- Grand Final: the two semi-final winners meet in a one-off Grand Final, hosted by the higher-placed finalist. The winner is crowned Champion.
So a club can finish top and win the Premiership yet not win the Grand Final, and a club that finishes lower can still become Champion by winning through the finals.
How to follow the A-League Women in New Zealand
In New Zealand, the A-Leagues are shown by Sky Sport. Under Sky’s renewed multi-season agreement, every match involving a New Zealand club is broadcast live, matches stream on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go, and one A-Leagues match each week is shared free-to-air on Sky Open. That means all of Wellington Phoenix’s games are available to watch in New Zealand.
Kick-off times on the official fixture list are usually given in Australian time, so remember New Zealand runs ahead — about two hours ahead of the eastern Australian states during daylight saving (NZDT) and two hours ahead in the cooler months (NZST). A match listed at 3pm on Australia’s east coast therefore starts around 5pm in New Zealand. The Phoenix also play most home games in Wellington, so Kiwi fans can attend in person. For a wider picture of the competitions followed here, see our overview of New Zealand’s main sports standings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many teams are in the A-League Women in 2026/27?
Eleven clubs: ten from Australia plus Wellington Phoenix from New Zealand. Each plays 20 matches across 22 matchweeks, with two bye rounds per club.
How many points is a win worth?
A win is worth 3 points, a draw 1 point and a loss 0 points. The standings rank clubs by total points, with tiebreakers applied if clubs finish level.
How many teams make the A-League Women finals?
The top six clubs on the regular-season table qualify for the finals series. The top two earn home semi-finals, while third to sixth play elimination finals first.
Is there promotion or relegation in the A-League Women?
No. The A-League Women is a closed league of licensed clubs, so no team is relegated and finishing bottom carries no sporting penalty.
How can I watch the A-League Women in New Zealand?
Sky Sport carries the A-Leagues in New Zealand. Every match featuring a New Zealand team is live on Sky Sport, with streaming on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go and one match a week free-to-air on Sky Open.