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Adelaide United leads the A-League, facing Auckland FC, while teams like Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners seek reinforcements.

Adelaide United leads the Isuzu UTE A-League table after Round 15, boasting 27 points from 12 matches. With an impressive record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 loss, they are in prime form as they prepare to face Auckland FC, who trails closely with 26 points from the same number of games. Auckland FC has shown strength defensively, conceding only 9 goals, but their scoring has been a concern, netting just 19 goals. Top scorer Guillermo May has contributed 4 goals, yet the team is in dire need of additional firepower.

Brisbane Roar is facing a significant challenge with the impending departure of young striker Thomas Waddingham to a UK club. The team is actively seeking a long-term replacement to maintain their goal-scoring capabilities. Although Henry Hore has returned from a loan at Gangwon FC, his presence alone may not fill the void left by Waddingham.

Central Coast Mariners, the reigning champions, find themselves struggling in 10th place with only 15 goals scored in 13 matches. Alou Kuol has only managed 3 goals, and Ryan Edmondson`s injury has further hampered their attacking options. To address this, they have signed 19-year-old Abdul Faisal from Perth Glory to enhance their offensive lineup.

Newcastle Jets are grappling with injury woes, particularly with Aleksandar Susnjar sidelined for up to 10 weeks. The team is in urgent need of defensive reinforcements to allow midfielder Kosta Grozos to revert to his natural position.

Perth Glory has been proactive in the transfer market, bringing in Tomislav Mrcela, Lachie Wales, Yuto Misao, Takuya Okamoto, and Patrick Wood on loan from Sydney FC. This influx of experience aims to stabilize their youthful squad after losing several key players earlier in the season.

The upcoming match between Adelaide United and Auckland FC on January 22, 2025, promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for crucial points in the league standings.

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