Allianz Arena provides the best playing surface, Western Sydney Wanderers versus Melbourne Victory tops the atmosphere ratings, whilst the pitch at Coopers Stadium causes concern as the PFA releases its A-League Stadium Ratings for Round 21.
Melbourne City v Newcastle Jets
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall Pitch Rating: 3.5
Pace: 3
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix
Venue: NIB Stadium
Overall Pitch Rating: 3
Pace: 3
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 2.5
Atmosphere: 3
Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar
Venue: Allianz Arena
Overall Pitch Rating: 4
Pace: 5
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory
Venue: Pirtek Stadium
Overall Pitch Rating: 3
Pace: 3.5
Hardness: 3.5
Smoothness: 2
Atmosphere: 4.5
Adelaide United v Central Coast Mariners
Venue: Coopers Stadium
Overall Pitch Rating: 2
Pace: 3
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Round 21 Averages
Overall Pitch Rating: 3.1
Atmosphere: 3.3
2014/15 A-League Averages
Overall Pitch Rating: 3.7
Atmosphere: 3.1
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. 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.
