The 5 W-League matches we're most excited for

With the release of the W-League draw not a second too early, here's our top five picks for the matches that'll keep you on the edge of your seat this season.

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1. The first Sydney Derby at Bankwest Stadium

Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers

Round 6 - Friday, 20 December 2019
Venue: Bankwest Stadium
Kick off: 5.00pm AEDT
Watch: FOX Sports, Kayo Sports, MyFootball App

Why we're excited

It's the resurgence of the Western Sydney Wanderers that has proven one of the major talking points of the off-season.

This much-maligned W-League club seeks to replicate its men's glory and implant itself as the league powerhouses it should be.

The Wanderers have never made finals and perenially underperformed, but with new coach Dean Heffernan and assistant Michael Beauchamp, they've got genuine European and Socceroos experience and bags of domestic know-how to boot.

But the biggest reason we cannot wait for this one is the first W-League match to be played at Bankwest Stadium.

We've been really keen on the W-League bringing derbies to big venues in the wake of the English Women's Super League success and as the only derby to be held at a huge venue as a double header this season, we're really excited to see what kind of atmosphere the Red and Black Bloc can put on.

Coming in Round 6, it will be the perfect test for Heffernan's side as they will have had a chance to settle before coming up against the reigning champions.

But it's not only a huge match for the Wanderers. Sydney FC are the team to beat this season for a reason, their off-season recruitment has been hugely impressive.

In front of a hostile home crowd, this will also be a great look at how Ante Juric has led the side over the off-season.

Player to watch

Caitlin Foord, duh.

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