The surface quality for Brisbane Roar versus Newcastle Jets raises concerns, whilst the Perth Glory fans top the atmosphere ratings in this week’s PFA W-League Stadium Ratings for round 7.
Adelaide United v Sydney FC
Venue: Adelaide Shores Football Centre
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 3
Hardness: 2
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 4
Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory
Venue: Ashfield Sports Club
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 3
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 3
Western Sydney Wanderers v Canberra United
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 5
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Weather: 4
Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets
Venue: A.J. Kelly Field
Overall pitch rating: 1
Pace: 3
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 1
Weather: 1
Round 7 averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.25
Atmosphere: 2.75
Weather: 3
2015/16 Season averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.41
Atmosphere: 3.15
Weather: 3.58
The PFA W-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 W-League.