Every season there are those wins that simply matter more. Whether it’s an unlikely upset, a stunning come-from-behind win or a dominant display against a fellow contender, some wins just feel more important.

The Football Sack takes a look at the most important win of every A-League club thus far this season.

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Adelaide United: Round 17 defeated Melbourne City 3-1 at Coopers Stadium

Adelaide’s most impressive win came when they easily dispatched City, proving that they can match it with the competition’s best. Up to that point, Adelaide had dined out on the weaker teams in the competition, while falling short against title contenders. This win stamped their finals credentials, and positioned them as a wildcard for the remainder of the season.

Brisbane Roar: Round 15 defeated Wellington Phoenix 1-0 at Suncorp Stadium

Brisbane breathed life into their finals aspirations when they defeated a red-hot Wellington team on a nine-game undefeated streak. Robbie Fowler’s men displayed grit and determination all afternoon, weathering the early storm from Wellington to turn the tables on them after the break. Substitute Dylan Wenzel-Halls scored the only goal of a match that reminded the competition not to underestimate the Roar.

Central Coast Mariners: Round 14 defeated Melbourne Victory 3-2 at Central Coast Stadium 

In round 14, the Mariners pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks in recent memory when Matt Simon banged through two stoppage time goals to steal the points from Melbourne. Both goals came via the penalty spot, the second of which was in the tenth minute of stoppage time. For a team with only four wins this season, it was a victory to savour.

Melbourne City: Round 13 defeated Western united 3-2 at AAMI Park

City’s triumph over rival Western United saw the return of their high-pressing, aggressive style. They racked up three goals before the break and looked set to coast to a comfortable win.

Down a player for the final 12 minutes, City also withstood a fight-back from United to secure a critical three points and consolidate their top-two ladder position.

Melbourne Victory: Round 11 defeated Melbourne City 2-1 at AAMI Park

The Christmas derby saw Victory produce their best football of the season on the big stage to help pull off a massive upset of their crosstown rivals. It was a win that renewed hope in a spluttering season where consistency has been an ongoing issue. It also had the added bonus of derailing City’s pursuit of the premiership.

Newcastle Jets: Round 18 defeated Central Coast Mariners 4-3 at McDonald Jones Stadium

The Jet’s victory in the F3 derby signalled the end of a nine game winless streak that dated back to November and led to the sacking of coach Ernie Merrick. The win was reward for a month of effort from the Jets, who with only pride to play for have been a tough out since the change in leadership.

Perth Glory: Round nine defeated Melbourne City 3-0 at AAMI Park

The road trip to face second-placed City posed a massive challenge for the Glory who had only managed one win from seven matches, and sat last on the ladder. However, Perth rose to the occasion in emphatic style, with former City forward Bruno Fornaroli banging through the first of what would be a 3-0 drubbing. The win launched a six-win streak that lifted the Glory into top-two calculations.

Sydney: Round 12 defeated Melbourne City 2-1 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

In this clash of the top two-ranked teams the reigning champions proved they are the cream of the competition, outplaying City in all phases of the game. Playing with only ten men from the 25^th minute, Sydney managed to fight back from an early deficit to secure a crucial win that extended their lead at the top of the table to nine points, all but wrapping up the premiership.

Wellington Phoenix: round eight defeated Adelaide United 2-1 at Coopers Stadium

Wellington got off to their worst ever start to a season in club history, earning only one point from their first five matches. In round eight they reignited their finals aspirations, toppling then-third-placed Adelaide United. Head coach Ufuk Talay lauded the performance a “ten out of ten,” as Wellington rallied from a goal down to cause the upset, with Ulises Davila staring up front.

Western Sydney Wanderers: Round three defeated Sydney 1-0 at Bankwest Stadium

The Wanderer’s biggest win came way back in round three, when, in front of a raucous crowd, they handed their bitter rivals their only loss of the season to date. The win marked the Wanderer’s first success in the derby since 2017, ending a seven game winless streak. It was also their third straight win to start the season, and had many fans believing finals were a possibility.

Western United: Round four defeated Melbourne Victory 3-2 at Marvel Stadium

While it may be easy to point to Western’s first ever win as their most important, it was actually their second win where they announced themselves to the competition, knocking over powerhouse Melbourne Victory in their first ever meeting. What made this one all the more remarkable was Western’s fighting spirit, as they recovered from a 2-0 deficit to prove they belonged in the competition.

Feature Image Credit: Jaime Castaneda, Sydney FC