4. Melbourne City and Sydney FC's first clash

Round 4 - Sunday, 8 December 2019
Venue: Cromer Park
Kick off: 8:00 pm AEDT
Watch: FOX Sports, Kayo Sports, MyFootball App

Why we're excited

Alright, we're hedging our bets here (sorry Brisbane and Victory) but we think these two sides have had the best off-season transfer dealings so far.

City have to make good on their ambitions this season or Rado Vidosic is going to be under tremendous pressure.

After a fifth-placed finish last season, City dove straight into the market and have pulled off the biggest coup of the season so far. They've got serious flaws, largely in the goalscoring department.

But with Kyah Simon back fit and more signings still to come, the experienced coach is wiley operator and after last season's resurgence, we think he may have a few tricks up his sleeves.

Of course, the team to beat this season remains Sydney. Their recruitment has been unsurpassed. But given City's facilities, youth development and historical dominance of this competition, we reckon this one is going to go right down to the wire.

Player to watch

New City signing Emily van Egmond is going to be key to their Championship hopes

Check out the squads

PLUS...

Confirmed! Every W-League 2019/20 transfer and squad

The transfer, loan and mutual termination window is wide open and the who's who of female footballing talent is once again making the trek Down Under for W-League 2019/20.