The pitch quality at ANZ Stadium causes concern, whilst the atmosphere at Simonds Stadium for the Central Coast Mariners versus Melbourne City is voted as Round 14’s best as Professional Footballers Australia releases it’s A-League Stadium Ratings.
Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory
Venue: Simonds Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Weather: 5
Sydney FC v Newcastle Jets
Venue: ANZ Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 2
Pace: 3
Hardness: 2
Smoothness: 2
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers
Venue: AAMI Park
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 5
Perth Glory v Adelaide United
Venue: NIB Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3
Pace: 3
Hardness: 2
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Wellington Phoenix v Brisbane Roar
Venue: Westpac Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 3
Round 14 averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.4
Atmosphere: 3.4
Weather: 3.8
2015/16 Season averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.47
Atmosphere: 3.17
Weather: 3.48
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.
