29 Apr Victory and City’s finals opponents confirmed

Football Federation Australia has confirmed the schedule for the first week of the A-League finals series.

Melbourne Victory will host Wellington Phoenix in Elimination Final 1 at AAMI Park on Friday May 3, while Adelaide United face Melbourne City in Elimination Final 2 at Coopers Stadium on Sunday May 5.

The Victory will be aiming to defend their A-League crown after finishing in third place with 50 points.

City are gunning for their maiden league title after placing fifth at the conclusion of the home-and-away campaign with 40 points.

Premiers Perth Glory will take on the lowest ranked Elimination Final winner with Sydney FC set to meet the highest ranked team in Week Two.

A-League Finals Series Week One:

Elimination Final 1

Date: Friday, 3 May 2019
Fixture: Melbourne Victory (3) v Wellington Phoenix (6)
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Kick-off Time: 7.50pm (AEST)

Elimination Final 2

Date: Sunday, 5 May 2019
Fixture: Adelaide United (4) v Melbourne City FC (5)
Venue: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide
Kick-off Time: 6.30pm (ACST) (7.00pm AEST)