Sydney FC fans create an electric atmosphere, whilst Westpac Stadium, Allianz Stadium and Pirtek Stadium are voted as the best playing surfaces as Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) releases the PFA A-League Stadium Ratings for Round 1.
Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar
Venue: Pirtek Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Weather: 4
Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory
Venue: Adelaide Oval
Overall pitch rating: 3.5
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 2
Sydney FC v Melbourne City
Venue: Allianz Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 4
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Weather: 5
Central Coast Mariners v Perth Glory
Venue: Central Coast Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 3
Pace: 4
Hardness: 2
Smoothness: 5
Atmosphere: 1
Weather: 5
Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets
Venue: Westpac Stadium
Overall pitch rating: 4
Pace: 5
Hardness: 4
Smoothness: 4
Atmosphere: 2
Weather: 5
Round 1 Averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.7
Atmosphere: 2.8
Weather: 4.2
2014/15 A-League Averages
Overall pitch rating: 3.72
Atmosphere: 3.42
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.
