Stability could actually hurt Sydney FC - Townsend
One of Sydney FC's greatest assets threatens to become a headache for the champions if the coronavirus crisis continues to halt the A-League.
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2019-20 A Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | +26 | 48 |
| Melbourne City FC | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | +8 | 40 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | +10 | 36 |
| Brisbane Roar | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +1 | 35 |
| Perth Glory | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | +13 | 31 |
| Western United | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | +6 | 27 |
| Adelaide United | 21 | 9 | 0 | 12 | -8 | 27 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | -3 | 26 |
| Newcastle Jets | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | -13 | 24 |
| Melbourne Victory | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -11 | 20 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 22 | 4 | 1 | 17 | -29 | 13 |
2019-20 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference261st
Goals Scored42Tied-1st
Assists292nd
Goals Conceded161st