The Wanderers travel to Polytec Stadium on Sunday 22 February to take on the Central Coast Mariners, kicking off a run of consecutive away fixtures.
The Red & Black come off a dramatic 2-2 draw with Wellington Phoenix at CommBank Stadium, a match where a strong first-half performance looked set to deliver all three points.
Ryan Fraser and Phillip Cancar struck early to give the Wanderers a 2-0 lead, but two quick set-piece goals from Wellington in the second half left the side frustrated and searching for answers.
A late chance from Kosta Barbarouses just before the comeback will linger in the memory, a reminder of how fine the margins are in the Isuzu UTE A-League.
Central Coast enter the clash off the back of consecutive wins, most recently a 2-1 victory over Brisbane Roar on the road.
Veteran defender Storm Roux’s late strike secured the win after an evenly contested first half, continuing the Mariners’ strong run at home and lifting them further up the A-League ladder.
With the Wanderers looking to recover from last week’s disappointment and the Mariners riding a wave of confidence, the next few weeks are set to test the Red & Black as they aim to turn opportunities into points on the road.
