The Newcastle Jets have etched their name into the club's history books, achieving a feat never before accomplished: four consecutive away victories in the A-League Men's competition. The landmark moment was sealed with a gritty 1-0 win over reigning champions Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
A Historic Run Built on Resilience
This unprecedented winning streak on the road began back on November 30 with a victory in New Zealand against Auckland. It was followed by another win over Wellington, a second triumph against Auckland on New Year's Day, and finally, the historic result against City. Remarkably, the last two wins came against the previous season's premiers and champions, underlining the scale of the Jets' achievement.
The result propels Newcastle back into the top six on the ALM ladder, now sitting on 18 points. A telling statistic reveals the source of their success this season: they have collected twice as many points from away fixtures (4-2 record) as they have at home in McDonald Jones Stadium (2-4 record). This surge in form marks a dramatic reversal from their earlier struggles, with four wins from their last five outings.
Rose Golden in Attack, Defence Stands Firm
The match's decisive moment arrived in the 67th minute, courtesy of striker Lachlan Rose. Showing relentless determination, Rose pressured City defender German Ferreyra, won the ball, drove into the box, and calmly finished for his sixth goal of the campaign. The strike makes him the outright leader in the race for the Golden Boot.
"I was stoked with it to be honest," Rose told Paramount Plus after the match. "I wanted to get a goal because at the end of the day, as a striker, that's my job."
At the other end, goalkeeper James Delianov was instrumental, keeping a crucial clean sheet behind a resolute defensive unit that included a strong performance from central defender Mark Natta. Their resilience was all the more impressive given the team is navigating a significant injury crisis, with Alex Badolato, Christian Bracco, and Oscar Fryer all ruled out for the year with ACL injuries.
Milligan's Pride in a Squad Finding Its Identity
Jets coach Mark Milligan expressed immense pride in his squad's character and growth. He highlighted that the key to their turnaround has been the players taking ownership of their performances on the pitch.
"They started to make the football theirs," Milligan explained in the post-match press conference. "We give them a starting point... but they needed to develop the game into theirs and what they believe, and we've seen that happen."
He also praised the team's defensive mentality, forged in adversity during their previous win over Auckland where they played with 10 men for most of the match. "Defending is as much a mentality thing... if you have a mentality where you feel like you're not going to concede and you're working for each other that helps," Milligan said.
The win sets up a fascinating period for the Jets, who now sit just three points clear of 10th place in an incredibly tight league table. Their next challenge is a trip to face the Western Sydney Wanderers at CommBank Stadium on Saturday, January 17.
