Above: Stephen Peters speaking to the media. Image: Perth Glory.
By Ella McShane (1/4/26)
Following a less than ideal night under the lights in Brisbane, Perth Glory are now officially out of the race for finals football and head into their last game of the 2025/26 season this Friday at home.
“A lot of the downfalls in the game were self inflicted…it’s an area that we have to address,” said Peters, reflecting on Friday’s 5-2 loss to Brisbane Roar.
In terms of morale within the group, Peters described it as “a mix of people wanting answers of why things have happened and how they have happened.”
“There’s a group of players that are opportunistic, they can see an opportunity to play the last game of the season,” said Peters.
Looking to the opponent, Melbourne Victory still clinch onto finals hopes with the common theme of the season – mere points separating teams on the ladder – making this weekends game so significant for the visitors.
“We are expecting them to try and put themselves in the [top] six. They’ll be well fired up,” said Peters. “We’ve got to be on our guard, they’re a very experienced side.”
“They’re very robust at the back,” said Peters. “We’ve got to be ready.”
Despite losing first choice goalkeeper Teresa Morrissey unexpectedly during warm-ups last week, the update from the injury bench remains hopeful.
“To lose [Teresa] so close to kick off was a real set back for us, and I don’t think we managed it very well,” said Peters. “She’s had scans, there is some indifferent news there but nothing catastrophic.”
“It was very disappointing for Dayle [Schroeder] because it’s very exciting for her to have her debut for the club. It would have been nice to have it under better circumstances,” said Peters.
Perth Glory v Melbourne Victory will kick off at 4pm AWST at the Sam Kerr Football Centre and will be available to stream live and free on 10Play and Paramount+ for paying subscribers.
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