The Newcastle Jets have today delayed their A-League Women home game against Adelaide United, which was scheduled to be played at 3 PM on Saturday, November 21, after not being able to find a “suitable” replacement venue for the Round 6 match.
No.2 Sportsground, the Jets women’s regular home, is closed for groundworks, while Maitland Sportsground and Hunter City Motor Group Stadium in Weston are both out for surface maintenance on the day.
McDonald Jones Stadium could have also hosted the match, especially considering the men’s team plays there regularly, but it is being used for concerts and a Supercross event all through late November and December—a fact that has left Newcastle men’s team without an A-League home game through to 9 January.
“The Newcastle Jets can confirm that the Ninja A-League matchweek six match against Adelaide United has been postponed,” the club told fans on Wednesday.
“No suitable venue that meets A-League standards can be found in the region for the date.
“The club will work with the APL on finding a suitable date and venue that meets the required standards, with the view to provide a further update in the coming weeks.”
The Newcastle Herald reported earlier in the week that the Jets had been looking into using Magic Park, where Broadmeadow Magic play, but it does not meet APL rules for hosting A-League Women’s matches.
Key reasons for the denial included that the ground has no doors on the showers in its changerooms, and no medical room.
Newy.com.au understands the game is unlikely to be played before January, when Maitland and Weston’s grounds are back in use.
The Jets women are currently running last, with one point in three games. They are next playing away to Melbourne City this Saturday afternoon.
