Hunter Stadium voted as the best pitch, whilst the atmosphere drops below this season’s averages, in this week’s PFA A-League Stadium Ratings.
Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix
Venue: Allianz Arena
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 2
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 4
Melbourne City v Perth Glory
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 4
Newcastle Jets v Brisbane Roar
Venue: Hunter Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4.5
Pace: 5
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 4
Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3.5
Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3.5
Pace: 4
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3.5
Round 8 averages
Overall pitch rating: 4
Atmosphere: 2.4
Weather: 3.8
2015/16 Season averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.84
Atmosphere: 2.84
Weather: 3.74
The PFA A-League 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.
