Newcastle Jets postpone women's match with no stadium available
The Newcastle Jets women's team cannot find a suitable stadium for their round-six match against Adelaide on 21 November.
The Newcastle Jets women's match against Adelaide United on November 21 is postponed. No ground meets league standards.
The team's three regular venues are closed for surface maintenance. McDonald Jones Stadium hosts a Robbie Williams concert on November 17 and a Supercross event on November 28.
No other ground in the region meets league standards for lighting, amenities, pitch condition and broadcast capability. The Jets said they will work with the APL to find a new date and venue.
The women's side is already displaced across multiple grounds this season.
- Adelaide United
- Opponent
- Saturday, November 21
- Original date
- Three venues closed for maintenance
- Damaged surfaces
Why it mattersFixture uncertainty disrupts team momentum and makes it harder for fans to follow their local side.
AustraliaNewcastle sports fans see their women's football team struggling to find a home ground, raising questions about local investment in women's sport.
