Western Sydney Wanderers fans top the atmosphere ratings, whilst pitch quality at Pirtek Stadium, Central Coast Stadium and AAMI Park continues to be high as Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) releases the A-League Stadium Ratings for Round 13.
Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 5
Hardness: 5
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 3
Western Sydney Wanderers v Adelaide United
Venue: Pirtek Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 4
Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3
Pace: 3
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 2
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Melbourne City v Sydney FC
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 5
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory
Venue: Hunter Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3.5
Pace: 2
Hardness: 5
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Round 13 averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.7
Atmosphere: 2.8
Weather: 3.2
2015/16 Season averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.54
Atmosphere: 2.94
Weather: 3.16
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.