Auckland FC win Isuzu UTE A-League Men Premier’s Plate in debut season

• Auckland FC claim first-ever Premier’s Plate in inaugural season after Melbourne City draw at home to Adelaide.
• Auckland to lift Premier’s Plate in front of bumper home crowd vs Perth Glory.
• The Black Knights lock in a Semi Final berth, and a chance to host the Grand Final.

Saturday 26 April: Auckland FC has won the Premier’s Plate for the first time, after an incredible inaugural Isuzu UTE A-League Men season.

With two games remaining in their regular season, Auckland FC has sealed top spot and the Premier’s Plate, after second placed Melbourne City drew 0-0 with Adelaide United on Saturday evening at AAMI Park. The result leaves Auckland in an unassailable position with just one match remaining in the 2024/25 season for City. On Sunday afternoon, regardless of their result against Perth Glory, Auckland will lift the Premier’s Plate in front of an expected sold out home crowd at GO Media Stadium.

The Premier’s Plate caps off an historic inaugural season for Auckland FC, who made a record-breaking unbeaten start to life in the Isuzu UTE A-League. Backed by one of the league’s best defences, a strong attack and fantastic home support, Steve Corica’s men have led the league for much of their first season.

Auckland FC also become the first ever New Zealand side to win the Premier’s Plate, and set up a place in the two-legged Semi Final in the Isuzu UTE A-League 2025 Finals Series. If they are to win through to the Isuzu UTE A-League Men 2025 Grand Final, they will also earn the right to host the showpiece event at home.

A-Leagues Executive Chair, Hon. Stephen Conroy said: "Congratulations to Auckland FC on claiming their first Isuzu UTE A-League Men’s Premier’s Plate in their first-ever season - a phenomenal achievement.

“It’s testament to all involved with Auckland FC for the impact they‘ve had on and off the field; playing fantastic football and building an incredible connection with the local football community.

“We look forward to seeing them complete the regular season and move into the Finals Series where they will push to become the first-ever team to win the Premier’s Plate and Championship in their inaugural season.”

The 2025 Finals Series kicks off on the weekend of 9-11 May, with two Elimination Finals between third and sixth, and fourth and fifth, with the two winners facing the top two sides in two-legged Semi Finals. The winners will then progress to the Grand Final, with the highest placed team from the regular season earning the right to host the Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final on the weekend of 31 May - 1 June.

To find out more about the A-Leagues, visit www.aleagues.com.au

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