Round 14 Preview: Socceroo Debuts as Key Olyroos Return

Morgan Winslow

Published: January 23, 2026 3:06 AM ET

The upcoming Round 14 of the Isuzu UTE A-League showcases significant player movements and matchups. Here’s a detailed preview of the key aspects related to the roster updates, squad changes, and notable player debuts.

Round 14 Preview: Socceroo Debuts as Key Olyroos Return

Key Player Updates

Adelaide United sees the return of Luka Jovanovic and Yaya Dukuly from international duty.
Newcastle Jets captain Kosta Grozos will miss the match due to a calf injury.
Nathan Paull from Central Coast Mariners and Nathanael Blair are set to make appearances.
Melbourne City’s Daniel Arzani is poised for his second debut.
Melbourne Victory welcomes back three vital players, with Charles Nduka prepared for his debut.
Bozhidar Kraev returns to availability for Western Sydney Wanderers.

Match Schedule

Newcastle Jets vs. Wellington Phoenix
Date: Friday, January 23

Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium

Time: 7:35 PM AEDT
Auckland FC vs. Central Coast Mariners
Date: Saturday, January 24

Venue: Go Media Stadium

Time: 3:00 PM AEDT
Brisbane Roar vs. Adelaide United
Date: Saturday, January 24

Venue: Suncorp Stadium

Time: 5:00 PM AEDT
Macarthur FC vs. Melbourne City
Date: Saturday, January 24

Venue: Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Time: 7:35 PM AEDT
Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Perth Glory
Date: Sunday, January 25

Venue: Commbank Stadium

Time: 7:00 PM AEDT
Melbourne Victory vs. Sydney FC
Date: Monday, January 26

Venue: AAMI Park

Time: 5:30 PM AEDT

Squad Details

Here are notable inclusions and exclusions from the squads ahead of Round 14:

Newcastle Jets

In: Thomas Aquilina
Out: Kosta Grozos (injury)

Central Coast Mariners

In: Nathan Paull, Nathanael Blair, Dylan Peraic-Cullen
Out: Bailey Brandtman, Jai Ajanovic (not selected)

Brisbane Roar

In: Nicholas D’Agostino, James O’Shea, Jackson O’Reilly, Mikael Evagorou-Alao
Unavailable: Jacob Brazete, Nathan Amanatidis, James O’Shea (injured)