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3 months ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory beaten by Box Hill

Melbourne Victory were unfortunately overpowered by reigning Champions, Box Hill United, in Round 6 of the NPLW. At Wembley Park, the hosts assumed a commanding half-time lead on Friday night to take all three points, as the Girls in Blue...
3 months ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory edged at Brunswick

Melbourne Victory were eventually beaten by Brunswick City SC in an entertaining five-goal VPL1 encounter. The Boys in Blue scored in either half and twice led at Dunstan Reserve, but wound up losing 3-2 to the Leonidas, who now pull...
3 months ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Early blows beat Victory

A damaging start proved costly for Melbourne Victory, as they lost to Keilor Park SC in Round 5 of the NPLW. The hosts, eager to bounce back from a defeat against South Melbourne the previous weekend, were slow out of...
3 months ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory held by Bulleen

Melbourne Victory played out an entertaining encounter against Bulleen Lions as they claimed their first draw of the 2025/26 VPL season. The Boys in Blue came from behind to lead at The Home of The Matildas on Monday night, but...
4 months ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory prevail over Avondale

Melbourne Victory kept their cool and fought off an Avondale comeback to come out on top of a five-goal game in the NPLW. An eventful first 45 saw each team strike twice at The Home of The Matildas on Sunday...
4 months ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Brunswick beat Victory

Melbourne Victory’s second-half fightback was not enough to avoid defeat against Brunswick Juventus in Round 3 of the VPL. The Boys in Blue were two down shortly after half-time at CB Smith Reserve on Friday night, leaving themselves with an...
4 months ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory come from behind to draw

Melbourne Victory produced an impressive fightback to earn a draw versus Heidelberg United from their first home match of the 2026 NPLW season. The Girls in Blue wiped out a two-goal deficit to earn a point at The Home of...
4 months ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory beaten by Knights

A tough first half cost Melbourne Victory in Round 2 of the VPL, as they lost 3-1 away to Melbourne Knights. Unable to build on their success over Eltham Redbacks, the visitors conceded thrice during the opening half an hour...
4 months ago

VPL Coaches Notes: Victory Beat Eltham

Melbourne Victory made a successful start to the 2026 VPL campaign, persevering to defeat newly-promoted Eltham Redbacks. Opening the new season at The Home of The Matildas on Monday night, Victory were good value for the three points, taking the...
4 months ago

NPLW Coaches Notes: Victory win milestone match

Melbourne Victory made a winning start to the 2026 NPLW season, beating Bulleen Lions on a historic day for the Club’s Women’s program. Debuting in the top-tier state competition after years of lobbying and extensive pre-season preparations, the Senior team...
4 months ago

Victory notes FV Three Strike Policy

Melbourne Victory notes an update to Football Victoria’s (FV) disciplinary regulations for the 2026 season, along with the newly introduced FV Three Strike Policy, which applies to players, officials and fans alike.  Football Victoria’s new Three Strike Policy is available to view by clicking here.  The Three Strike Policy applies...