Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers fans create the best atmosphere, whilst pitch quality for the round exceeds this season average as the PFA release the A-League Stadium Ratings for Round 5.

Adelaide United v Melbourne City

Stadium: Coopers Stadium

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 4

Smoothness: 4

Atmosphere: 3

Weather: 4

 

Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar

Stadium: Allianz Stadium

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 4

Smoothness: 4

Atmosphere: 2

Weather: 3

 

Newcastle Jets v Western Sydney Wanderers

Stadium: Hunter Stadium

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 3.5

Smoothness: 4

Atmosphere: 4

Weather: 4

 

Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix

Stadium: Central Coast Stadium

Overall pitch rating: 4

Pace: 4

Hardness: 4

Smoothness: 4

Atmosphere: 2

Weather: 2

 

Round 5 Averages

Overall pitch: 4

Overall atmosphere: 2.75

Weather: 3.25

 

2015/16 Averages

Overall pitch: 3.92

Overall atmosphere: 3.31

Weather: 3.82

 

The PFA Stadium Ratings are voted on by the visiting captain or PFA Delegate at the end of each match, who rate each criteria out of five, with five being the highest or best. The aim of the ratings is to increase the awareness of safety and the importance of first-class surfaces. Additionally they also recognise the fans as a key pillar for the growth of the A-League.

Image by Chad Gibson/Local FC.