The Melbourne derby tops the atmosphere ratings, whilst the improvements made to the surface at Hunter Stadium are acknowledged as Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) releases the PFA A-League Stadium Ratings for Round 2.
Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue: Coopers Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 4
Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC
Venue: Hunter Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 4
Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
Venue: Etihad
Overall pitch rating: 3.5
Pace: 4
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 3.5
Atmosphere: 5
Weather: 5
Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 3
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 4
Perth Glory v Wellington Phoenix
Venue: NIB Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 3
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 2
Round 2 Averages
Overall pitch: 3.9
Atmosphere: 3.5
Weather: 3.8
2015/16 Season Averages
Overall pitch: 3.8
Atmosphere: 3.15
Weather: 4
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.
Images by Chad Gibson/Local FC.
