Perth Glory

The distance derby is first up for Perth Glory, a match they won last season, against Brisbane Roar before travelling once again to face Canberra United.

Glory have a good run at the end of the season though with three out of the four teams (Canberra, Victory and Wanderers) missing finals who also are coincidently the teams they face twice this season. 

A hindrance could be the ability to build momentum towards the second half of the season having a bye in Round 12. 

They also face both 2017/18 grand finalist at home, always a positive coming up against a Matilda dominated side in Sydney FC and fierce finishers Melbourne City.

Standalone: 8

Doubleheaders: 4

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Sydney FC

Sydney FC have a bye in round 3, which is the week after the international break, meaning they will have a three-week break between games with the last game before the break is Melbourne City on Nov 2 and the first game after the break against Melbourne Victory on November 25.

The only possible drawback could be when Sydney play two games in five days - both at home against Brisbane on December 9 and Adelaide December 13, but it seems to be pretty smooth sailing otherwise.

It will be a cracking ending to the season as they face City away from home.

Standalone: 8

Doubleheaders: 4

Western Sydney Wanderers

Five of WSW’s first eight games are at home, and their Round 10 bye is nicely placed between games on January 1 and January 10, preventing them from having to play three games in nine days.

However, the first four rounds include three games against teams that made last season’s semi finals, plus an away trip to Perth. They also have two five day turnarounds between games (Victory away on Dec 2 & Canberra at home on Dec 7, Adelaide away on Jan 19 & Perth at home on Jan 24).

One home game in the last four rounds will make it difficult for them to play catch-up, so a good start is vital if the Red & Black are to make the W-League semi finals for the first time.

Standalone: 10

Doubleheaders: 2