With finals football secured but ladder positions still to be decided, Canberra United return to McKellar Park for a crucial Round 22 clash against Brisbane Roar in the 2025/26 Ninja A-League Women’s season.
United come into the match off the back of a hard-fought 0–0 draw away to the Central Coast Mariners. While they’ll be looking to sharpen up in the final third, the point ensures they remain well placed in third heading into the final round, with a top-two finish still within reach.
Brisbane, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form. A 5–2 win over Perth Glory last weekend means they’ve scored nine goals across their last two matches, surging back into the top six and setting up a high-stakes encounter. The Roar currently sit fifth, but their finals fate hangs in the balance — they could climb as high as third with a win and favourable results elsewhere, or drop out of the finals entirely if results don’t go their way.
For Canberra, the equation is slightly clearer but no less important. While finals are locked in, United can still finish anywhere between second and fifth depending on results across the competition. Canberra will also be keeping a close eye on the clash between Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix, with that result set to have a significant impact on where they finish on the ladder heading into finals.
The previous meeting between the two sides saw Brisbane claim a 3–1 victory, with Daisy Brown, Sharn Freier and Bente Jansen finding the net after Sofia Christopherson had given United an early lead. Canberra will be eager to turn the tables this time around on home soil.
With everything to play for in the final round, the stage is set for a high-intensity contest at McKellar Park. Canberra United will once again be calling on their passionate supporters to get behind the team and help drive them toward a strong finish to the regular season.
