A memorable opening weekend saw a cracking Sydney Derby play out in the feature slot on Saturday night on 10 Bold and 10 Play while Auckland FC impressed in front of over 20,000 fans in their first Isuzu UTE A-League encounter.

Coming up, the Black Knights will be looking to replicate that kind of performance against Steve Corica's former side as Sydney FC make the trip to Auckland while the two Saturday feature matches see Adelaide United host Central Coast Mariners before a Melbourne Derby takes centre stage at AAMI Park.

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Isuzu UTE A-League: Important Links

• 2024/25 Isuzu UTE A-League Fixtures
• Isuzu UTE A-League: Full Match Replays
• Isuzu UTE A-League: Highlights
• Alex Tobin Medal Hub
• The Weekly Kick-Off
• Football Tonight: Presented by Ninja

Bulls back at Campbelltown to meet the Jets

Macarthur FC will be looking to add to their impressive goal tally as they host Newcastle Jets on Friday with kick off set for 7:35pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+.

Mile Sterjovski's side were ruthless in their first round clash as they put six goals past an undercooked Perth Glory.

Jed Drew, Jake Hollman and Marin Jakolis proved to be a nightmare for the Glory defence and will undoubtedly be difficult to contain for the visitors come this Friday.

Newcastle were unable to break down the 10-men of City with Marco Tilio's second minute goal enough to hand them the three points.

Adelaide kick off their Season against the Mariners

Adelaide have had to bide their time after being handed the bye for Round 1. They will be back at Coopers Stadium on Saturday as they welcome the Mariners at 5:05pm AEDT live and free on 10 Bold and 10 Play.

This will be Carl Veart's side first match since their Australia Cup Semi Final exit against Victory a month ago.

Their opponents on the other hand have had two matches in the space of a week and come into this meeting following a midweek ACL Elite trip to Shanghai.

Kisnorbo faces former side in the Derby

The first Melbourne Derby of the season headlines Saturday action with the spectacle set to get underway at 7:35pm AEDT live and free on 10 Bold and 10 Play.

This will be the first time Patrick Kisnorbo will come up against his former side since crossing the divide to join fierce rivals Melbourne Victory.

Victory had to settle for a share of the points in Gosford last time out and will be looking to open their account against their rivals on Saturday.

A James Jeggo brain snap threatened to derail City's first round clash however a strong willed defensive performance was enough to see them through against the Jets.

Late Night Long Distance Derby

We head west for the first time this season for the Long Distance Derby as Perth Glory host Wellington Phoenix at 9:45pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+.

A shambolic performance in Campbelltown went some way to undoing Glory's promising preseason signs in the Australia Cup.

Concerns have already been raised over player fitness with the majority of David Zdrilic's players looking off the mark compared to their hosts last weekend.

A return to HBF Park may give them a much needed boost as they come up against the Phoenix whose next generation of academy players performed admirably in their first round encounter against Western United.

Corica faces off against the Sky Blues

For the first time in his career, Steve Corica will be in the opposition dugout as his Auckland FC come up against Sydney on Sunday at 2pm AEDT live and exclusive on Paramount+.

Auckland could not have asked for a better start to life in the Isuzu UTE A-League with goals either side of half time enough for them to see off Brisbane Roar in front of raucous home support.

It has been a wild week for the Sky Blues who jetted off to Hiroshima for their ACL Two clash on Wednesday night before making the trip to New Zealand's capital.

The lengthy travel may play into the hands of their hosts while Corica's extensive knowledge of his former side could prove to be another factor that swings things in his side's favour.

Western meet Wanderers in Tarneit

Western United are back at home as they welcome Wanderers to Ironbark Fields at 4pm AEDT on Sunday.

United came from behind to take a share of the points in Wellington last weekend while Wanderers left empty handed from their Derby clash as Juan Mata came off the bench for his club debut.

NEW: The Weekly Kick-Off Arrives on 10 Play

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Available Wednesday evenings first on 10 Play and Paramount+ from 5pm (broadcast on 10 Bold at 10:30pm). The Weekly Kick-Off will cover A-Leagues, Socceroos, Matildas, Asian Champions Leagues and all things Australian Football.

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With regular appearances from Paramount Football's team of experts, viewers will get the latest news and opinion from the best analysts in the business.

Tune in for the best of the A-Leagues, leading opinion on the Matildas and Socceroos and a look ahead to all the football coming up across your weekend.

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Football Tonight Presented by Ninja

Starting at 4:30pm AEDT, 10 Bold, 10 Play and Paramount+ takes you from pre-game buzz to final whistle celebrations, plus, we’ve got a shiny new studio show for you to enjoy in between matches, Football Tonight Presented by Ninja from 7pm to 7:30pm AEDT.

This is where football legends and self-proclaimed tragic fans break down the world of football with guests, banter, and plenty of laughs. This Saturday we welcome special guest Adam Spencer and for round two, it’s Ed Kavalee’s turn to join the panel.

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Isuzu UTE A-League Men Saturday double-headers live and free on Network 10

Paramount Australia remains the exclusive home of Australian football for the 2024/25 season. Football fans across the country will once again enjoy access to a mountain of football with every single A-Leagues match available to stream live on Paramount+.

Building on the growth in TV viewership in 2023/24, this season will see the two Isuzu UTE A-League Men free-to-air matches moved to every Saturday on 10 Bold and 10 Play with back-to-back games kicking off from 5pm and 7:35pm AEST.

Taking on feedback from fans, clubs and partners, the Isuzu UTE A-League Men double-header is expected to drive viewership growth and momentum from the twilight slot into the evening match. Every Saturday, viewers can enjoy a whole evening of live and free football on 10 Bold and 10 Play, and for every other match, Paramount+ will be the exclusive destination.

Isuzu UTE A-League Men season broadcast notes, include:

• Every Isuzu UTE A-League Men's match will be shown live on Paramount+.
• Each Saturday two Isuzu UTE A-League Men matches will be broadcast live and free on 10 Bold and 10 Play.
• Outside of the Saturday double-header on 10 Bold and 10 Play, Paramount+ is the only place to catch every Isuzu UTE A-League Men match.
• Every Liberty A-League Women’s match will be made available live and free on 10 Play, and live on Paramount+.
• Minis, highlights and replays available to stream on 10 Play

Check out the links below to catch up with all the action from the 2023/24 Isuzu UTE A-League Finals:

• Relive the 2023/24 Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final
• Catch up with all the action from the Isuzu UTE A-League Semi Finals
• Relive all the action from the Isuzu UTE A-League Elimination Finals
• Catch up with all the action from the 2023/24 Isuzu UTE A-League Season
• Alex Tobin Medal Hub
• The Globe Trotting Mariners road to AFC Cup Triumph