Interestingly, both clubs' women's sides saw significant success in April 2026. On April 27, both teams advanced to the after winning their elimination matches: Brisbane Roar defeated Adelaide United 3–0. Melbourne Victory upset Canberra United 3–1. Fan Perspectives
The rivalry remains intense, with fans often debating technical consistency and coaching decisions after these high-stakes games.
“We lost complete control of that game yesterday. The goal Roar scored, we were nothing more than witches hats, standing off and ball watching.” Reddit · r/Aleague · 2 months ago Brisbane Roar vs. Melbourne Victory
Matildas at Home Review: Brisbane Roar, Melbourne Victory through to semi-finals
“This match sealed it for me, Poppa has to go. We've got no attacking gameplan whatsoever. Its comical at times.” Reddit · r/Aleague · 2 years ago Fan Perspectives The rivalry remains intense, with fans
: The November clash was particularly "brutal," featuring a late red card for Victory's Denis Genreau for violent conduct. The rematch in February saw Marius Lode make his debut for Brisbane in a hard-fought draw.
: Despite their resilience against Victory, Brisbane's campaign "imploded" mid-season, losing six out of seven games at one stage under coach Michael Valkanis, who faced multiple suspensions during the year. We've got no attacking gameplan whatsoever
: Led by stars like Nishan Velupillay and Juan Mata, Melbourne Victory remained a top contender throughout the year, eventually securing a high finals seed. A-League Women: Post-Season Success