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The withdrawal Sydney FC, Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar from the AFC Champions League has allowed the A-League to schedule its grand final for June 26.

Adelaide United coach Carl Veart is facing punishment for attacking the integrity of referee Daniel Elder.

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) today announced that the A-League 2020/21 fixture between Western United FC and Macarthur FC will now be played at Leichhardt Oval in NSW. APL Commissioner Greg O’Rourke said that the decision was made to ensure that we remain on track to complete the remainder of the A-League 2020/21 Season. “Following Thursday’s announcement of the lockdown in Victoria, we have worked with Government and our stakeholders to find a solution that will enable us to complete the A-League 2020/21 Season.

Following today’s announcement by the Victorian Government of a 7-day lockdown, APL Commissioner Greg O’Rourke today announced changes to the A-League fixtures. “Tomorrow night’s fixture between Western United FC and Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park will proceed as scheduled, without crowds, as per the government direction. “Saturday’s fixture between Melbourne City FC and the Newcastle Jets has been postponed and an announcement in regards to Monday’s match between Western United FC and Macarthur FC will be made in the next 48 hours.