Preview: Newcastle Jets Host Brisbane Roar in A-League Clash

NEWCASTLE, Australia (Interstat) — The Newcastle Jets will host the Brisbane Roar in an A-League match on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at McDonald Jones Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. local time (0845 GMT).

The matchup presents a contrast in recent form. The Jets (8-7-3) return home following a narrow 1-0 away loss to Adelaide United on Jan. 25, which snapped a three-match winning streak across all competitions. Prior to that, Newcastle secured convincing wins over Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City in league play, and a 4-1 victory over Kampong Speu Province.

Brisbane (6-6-6) arrives after a dramatic 3-2 home defeat to Adelaide United on Jan. 24, where they conceded a late winner. That result highlighted a pattern of inconsistency for the Roar, who have alternated wins and losses in their last five A-League outings. Their most recent match against Newcastle was a dominant 3-0 victory at home on Nov. 9, 2025.

Newcastle’s attack has been potent, scoring multiple goals in four of their last five league games. Brisbane’s defense, however, has shown vulnerability, keeping just one clean sheet in their last eight matches across all competitions.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw for Saturday’s contest.

Following this match, Newcastle will begin a two-game road trip, starting at Adelaide United on Feb. 8. Brisbane returns home to host the Central Coast Mariners on Feb. 7.

Key Context: - Last Meeting: Brisbane Roar 3, Newcastle Jets 0 (Nov. 9, 2025). - Newcastle’s Recent Home Form: Won last two A-League home matches. - Brisbane’s Recent Road Form: Lost last two away matches in all competitions. - Projection: Interstat simulates a 1-1 draw.