The quality of QBE Stadium causes serious concern, whilst atmosphere averages across the competition drop as Professional Footballers Australia releases it’s A-League Stadium Ratings for round 9.
Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 5
Hardness: 5
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 4
Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness:2
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 2
Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
Venue: QBE Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 0
Pace: 0
Hardness: 0
Smoothness: 0
Atmosphere: 1
Weather: 0
Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
Venue: Pirtek Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 1
Weather: 4
Adelaide United v Perth Glory
Venue: Coopers Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 2
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 1
Round 9 averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.2
Atmosphere: 2.4
Weather: 2.2
2015/16 Season averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.52
Atmosphere: 2.62
Weather: 2.97
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.
