With just 12 regular-season games, a fast start is crucial in the Westfield W-League.
Melbourne Victory will begin its 2020/21 campaign away to the Western Sydney Wanderers at Bankwest Stadium on December 27.
It will follow that trip with a bye before visiting Adelaide United and then hosting Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar.
Jeff Hopkins’ side has made the Finals Series in the past two seasons, including winning a maiden Premier’s Plate in 2018/19.
That campaign saw Victory make its best ever start to a campaign and beginning well has been key.
We take a look at our previous starts in the Westfield W-League.
2019/20
P: 4 W: 1 D: 1 L: 2 F: 4 A: 7 PTS: 4
Final ladder position: 2nd
Finals: Semi Final
2018/19
P: 4 W: 3 D: 1 L 0 F: 7 A: 3 PTS: 10
Final ladder position: 1st
Finals: Semi Final
2017/18
P: 4 W: 1 D: 1 L: 2 F: 4 A: 6 PTS: 4
Final ladder position: 7th
2016/17
P: 4 W: 0 D: 1 L: 3 F: 4 A: 12 PTS: 1
Final ladder position: 9th
2015/16
P: 4 W: 0 D: 0 L: 4 F: 2 A: 9 PTS: 0
Final ladder position: 9th
2014
P: 4 W: 2 D: 1 L: 1 F: 10 A: 7 PTS: 7
Final ladder position: 2nd
Finals: Semi Final
2013/14
P: 4 W: 3 D: 0 L: 1 F: 12 A: 6 PTS: 9
Final ladder position: 3rd
Finals: Champion
2012/13
P: 4 W: 2 D: 0 L: 2 F: 3 A: 4 PTS: 6
Final ladder position: 3rd
Finals: Runner-up
2011/12
P: 3 W: 1 D: 0 L: 2 F: 4 A: 4 PTS: 3
Final ladder position: 4th
Finals: Semi Final
2010/11
P: 3 W: 1 D: 1 L: 1 F: 6 A: 5 PTS: 4
Final ladder position: 4th
Finals: Semi Final
2009
P: 3 W: 2 D: 0 L: 1 F: 4 A: 1 PTS: 6
Final ladder position: 5th
2008/09
P: 3 W: 2 D: 0 L: 1 F: 6 A: 2 PTS: 6
Final ladder position: 5th
