2025–26 Brisbane Roar FC season
| 2025–26 season | ||||
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Brisbane Roar playing away to Wellington Phoenix. | ||||
| Owner | Bakrie Group | |||
| Chairman | Kaz Patafta | |||
| Head Coach | Michael Valkanis | |||
| Stadium | Suncorp Stadium | |||
| A-League Men | 3rd | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Jay O'Shea Justin Vidic (2) All: Jay O'Shea Justin Vidic (2) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 8,218 vs. Melbourne Victory (28 November 2025) A-League Men | |||
| Lowest home attendance | 5,166 Melbourne City (31 October 2025) A-League Men | |||
| Average home league attendance | 6,681 | |||
| Biggest win | 3–0 vs. Newcastle Jets (H) (9 November 2025) A-League Men | |||
| Biggest defeat | 1–2 vs. Wellington Phoenix (A) (26 October 2025) A-League Men 1–2 vs. Macarthur FC (A) (19 December 2025) A-League Men | |||
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| All statistics correct as of 19 December 2025. | ||||
The 2025–26 season is Brisbane Roar Football Club's 21st season in the A-League Men. In addition to the domestic league, Brisbane Roar also participated in this season's editions of the Australia Cup Play-offs.
Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers and contracts
Transfers in
| No. | Position | Name | From | Type/fee | Contract length | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | MF | Milorad Stajić | Radnički Niš | Free transfer | 2 years | 17 June 2025 | [1] |
| 23 | DF | James McGarry | Aberdeen | Free transfer | 3 years | 1 July 2025 | [2] |
| 15 | DF | Hosine Bility | Mafra | Undisclosed | 2 years | 1 July 2025 | [3] |
| 19 | FW | Michael Ruhs | Western United | Free transfer | 1 year | 1 July 2025 | [4] |
| 20 | GK | Dean Bouzanis | Charlton Athletic | Free transfer | 1 year[note 1] | 7 July 2025 | [5] |
| 9 | FW | Chris Long | Unattached | Free transfer | 1 year[note 1] | 24 July 2025 | [6] |
| 17 | FW | Justin Vidic | Unattached | Free transfer | 2 years | 28 July 2025 | [7] |
| 3 | DF | Dimitri Valkanis | AEK Athens | Loan | 1 year | 12 August 2025 | [8] |
| 10 | MF | Georgios Vrakas | Atromitos | Free transfer | 13 August 2025 | [9] | |
| 2 | DF | Youstin Salas | Sporting San José | Loan | 1 year | 16 September 2025 | [10] |
| 44 | MF | Jordan Lauton | Unattached | Free transfer | 2 years | 18 September 2025 | [11] |
| 16 | DF | Matthew Dench | Oakleigh Cannons | Free transfer | 1 year | 19 September 2025 | [12] |
From youth squad
| N |
Pos. |
Nat. |
Name |
Age |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | FW | Noah Maieroni | 20 | 2-year scholarship contract[13] |
Transfers out
| No. | Position | Name | To | Type/fee | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | DF | Corey Brown | Brisbane City | End of contract | 4 June 2025 | [14][15] |
| 7 | FW | Rafael Struick | Unattached | End of contract | 30 June 2025 | [16] |
| 8 | MF | Walid Shour | Unattached | Mutual contract termination | 30 June 2025 | [17] |
| 10 | MF | Florin Berenguer | Unattached | End of contract | 30 June 2025 | [18] |
| 11 | FW | Asumah Abubakar | Unattached | End of contract | 30 June 2025 | [19] |
| 15 | DF | Hosine Bility | Mafra | End of loan | 30 June 2025 | [3] |
| 19 | DF | Jack Hingert | Wynnum Wolves | End of contract | 25 June 2025 | [20][21] |
| 23 | MF | Keegan Jelacic | Gent | End of loan | 30 June 2025 | [18] |
| 29 | GK | Matt Acton | Lions FC | End of contract | 30 June 2025 | [22][23] |
| 35 | MF | Louis Zabala | Unattached | End of contract | 30 June 2025 | [18] |
| 43 | FW | Adam Zimarino | Unattached | End of contract | 30 June 2025 | [18] |
| 14 | DF | Pearson Kasawaya | Unattached | Mutual contract termination | 15 September 2025 | [24] |
| 12 | DF | Lucas Herrington | Colorado Rapids | Undisclosed | 1 January 2026 | [25][26] |
Contract extensions
| No. | Name | Position | Duration | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Austin Ludwik | Central defender | 1 year | 27 June 2025 | [27] |
| 21 | Antonee Burke-Gilroy | Right-back | 1 year | 27 June 2025 | Contract extension triggered[27] |
Pre-season and friendlies
| 15 July 2025 | Caboolture | 0–9 | Brisbane Roar | Burpengary, Australia |
| 19:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex |
| 23 July 2025 | Holland Park | Cancelled[28] | Brisbane Roar | Brisbane, Australia |
| 19:30 AEST | Cancellation | Stadium: Whites Hill Reserve |
| 29 July 2025 | St George Willawong | 1–1 | Brisbane Roar | Brisbane, Australia |
| 19:30 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Nudgee Recreation Reserve |
| 3 August 2025 | Brisbane Roar | 2–2 | Auckland FC | Brisbane, Australia |
| 12:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: Imperial Corp Stadium |
| 9 August 2025 | Newcastle Jets | 1–3 | Brisbane Roar | Lismore, Australia |
| 15:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Oakes Oval |
| 19 August 2025 | Moreton City Excelsior | 0–7 | Brisbane Roar | Moreton Bay, Australia |
| 19:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: South Pine Sports Complex |
| 24 August 2025 | Brisbane Roar | 2–0 | Central Coast Mariners | Sunshine Coast, Australia |
| 13:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: Sunshine Coast Stadium Attendance: 6,815 |
| 26 August 2025 | Peninsula Power | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Kippa-Ring, Australia |
| 19:00 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: A.J. Kelly Park | |
| Note: 70 minute match | ||||
| 6 September 2025 | Brisbane Roar | 0–1 | Sydney FC | Brisbane, Australia |
| Report |
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Stadium: Goodwin Park |
| 10 September 2025 | Olympic FC | 0–8 | Brisbane Roar | Brisbane, Australia |
| 19:30 AEST | Report | Stadium: Goodwin Park |
| 20 September 2025 | Queensland State Team | 0–2 | Brisbane Roar | Brisbane, Australia |
| 18:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Perry Park |
| 23 September 2025 | Queensland State Team | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Kippa-Ring, Australia |
| 19:30 AEST | Report |
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Stadium: A.J. Kelly Park |
| 2 October 2025 | Solomon Islands U23 | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| Report | ||||
| Note: 60 minute match | ||||
| 4 October 2025 | Solomon Islands | 1–1 | Brisbane Roar | Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| 18:00 SBT |
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Report | Stadium: National Stadium |
Competitions
Overall record
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
| A-League Men | 17 October 2025 | 25 April 2026 | Matchday 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 44.44 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 44.44 | |||
Last updated: 19 December 2025
Source: Competitions
A-League Men
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland FC[a] | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 20 | Qualification for Finals series[b] |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 7 | +8 | 18 | Qualification for AFC Champions League Elite and Finals series[b] |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 15 | Qualification for Finals series[b] |
| 4 | Melbourne City | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 12 | |
| 5 | Adelaide United | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 12 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) goals scored; 4) wins; 5) head-to-head results; 5a) head-to-head points; 5b) head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fair Play points; 7) away goal difference; 8) away goals per match; 9) home goal difference; 10) home goals per match; 11) toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.
Notes:
- ^ Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for Asian Football Confederation competitions as they are based in New Zealand, which is part of the Oceania Football Confederation.
- ^ a b c The top two teams enter the finals series at the semi-finals, while the teams ranked third to sixth enter the finals series at the elimination-finals.
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | +4 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 |
Last updated: 19 December 2025.
Source: Ultimate A-League
Results by round
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
The fixtures for the 2025–26 A-League Men season were released on 11 September 2025.[29]
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
| 17 October 2025 1 | Brisbane Roar | 1–0 | Macarthur FC | Brisbane |
| 20:05 AEST | Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 6,218 Referee: Adam Kersey |
| 26 October 2025 2 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar | Wellington |
| 15:00 NZDT | Report |
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Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 6,890 Referee: Daniel Elder |
| 31 October 2025 3 | Brisbane Roar | 0–0 | Melbourne City | Brisbane |
| 19:35 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 5,166 Referee: Ben Abraham |
| 9 November 2025 4 | Brisbane Roar | 3–0 | Newcastle Jets | Bokarina |
| 16:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Sunshine Coast Stadium Attendance: 7,122 Referee: Alireza Faghani |
| 23 November 2025 5 | Auckland FC | 1–1 | Brisbane Roar | Auckland |
| 15:00 NZDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Go Media Stadium Attendance: 12,379 Referee: Ben Abraham |
| 28 November 2025 6 | Brisbane Roar | 1–0 | Melbourne Victory | Brisbane |
| 19:35 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 8,218 Referee: Shaun Evans |
| 7 December 2025 7 | Adelaide United | 0–1 | Brisbane Roar | Adelaide |
| 19:05 ACDT | Report |
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Stadium: Coopers Stadium Attendance: 10,678 Referee: Sam Kelly |
| 13 December 2025 8 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–0 | Brisbane Roar | Sydney |
| 17:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: CommBank Stadium Attendance: 4,652 Referee: Adam Kersey |
| 19 December 2025 9 | Macarthur FC | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar | Sydney |
| 19:05 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Campbelltown Sports Stadium Attendance: 2,734 Referee: Adam Kersey | |
| Note: The match was originally scheduled for 18:00, but was delayed to 19:05 due to adverse weather conditions. | ||||
| 3 January 2026 11 | Brisbane Roar | v | Wellington Phoenix | Kippa-Ring |
| 16:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Kayo Stadium |
| 6 January 2026 20 | Melbourne City | v | Brisbane Roar | Melbourne |
| 19:00 AEDT | Stadium: AAMI Park |
| 9 January 2026 12 | Brisbane Roar | v | Auckland FC | Brisbane |
| 18:35 AEST | Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 16 January 2026 13 | Perth Glory | v | Brisbane Roar | Perth |
| 18:45 AWST | Stadium: HBF Park |
| 24 January 2026 14 | Brisbane Roar | v | Adelaide United | Brisbane |
| 16:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 14 February 2026 17 | Melbourne Victory | v | Brisbane Roar | Melbourne |
| 17:00 AEDT | Stadium: AAMI Park |
| 21 February 2026 18 | Sydney FC | v | Brisbane Roar | Sydney |
| 17:00 AEDT | Stadium: Allianz Stadium |
| 28 February 2026 19 | Brisbane Roar | v | Perth Glory | Brisbane |
| 15:00 AEST | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 13 March 2026 21 | Brisbane Roar | v | Western Sydney Wanderers | Brisbane |
| 18:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 21 March 2026 22 | Brisbane Roar | v | Wellington Phoenix | Brisbane |
| 14:00 AEST | Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 2 April 2026 23 | Brisbane Roar | v | Sydney FC | Brisbane |
| 20:00 AEST | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 18 April 2026 25 | Brisbane Roar | v | Melbourne City | Brisbane |
| 17:00 AEST | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium |
| 25 April 2026 26 | Perth Glory | v | Brisbane Roar | Perth |
| 19:45 AWST | Stadium: HBF Park |
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.[30]
- As of 19 December 2025
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | A-League Men | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||
| 1 | GK | AUS | Dean Bouzanis | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||
| Defenders | |||||||||||
| 2 | DF | CRC | Youstin Salas | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||
| 3 | DF | AUS | Dimitri Valkanis | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||
| 4 | DF | AUS | Ben Warland | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
| 6 | DF | AUS | Austin Ludwik | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 12 | DF | AUS | Lucas Herrington | 9 | 1 | 8+1 | 1 | ||||
| 15 | DF | AUS | Hosine Bility | 3 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | ||||
| 16 | DF | AUS | Matthew Dench | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 21 | DF | AUS | Antonee Burke-Gilroy | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
| 23 | DF | NZL | James McGarry | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||
| 8 | MF | AUS | Samuel Klein | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||||
| 10 | MF | GRE | Georgios Vrakas | 9 | 0 | 7+2 | 0 | ||||
| 26 | MF | IRL | Jay O'Shea | 9 | 2 | 9 | 2 | ||||
| 30 | MF | AUS | Quinn MacNicol | 6 | 0 | 0+6 | 0 | ||||
| 44 | MF | AUS | Jordan Lauton | 8 | 0 | 2+6 | 0 | ||||
| 77 | MF | BIH | Milorad Stajić | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||
| Forwards | |||||||||||
| 7 | FW | AUS | Jacob Brazete | 1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||||
| 9 | FW | ENG | Chris Long | 7 | 1 | 5+2 | 1 | ||||
| 13 | FW | AUS | Henry Hore | 6 | 0 | 3+3 | 0 | ||||
| 17 | FW | AUS | Justin Vidic | 9 | 2 | 8+1 | 2 | ||||
| 19 | FW | AUS | Michael Ruhs | 9 | 0 | 4+5 | 0 | ||||
| 31 | FW | AUS | Noah Maieroni | 7 | 0 | 0+7 | 0 | ||||
Disciplinary record
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.[30]
- As of 19 December 2025
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Name | A-League Men | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | DF | Dimitri Valkanis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | 17 | FW | Justin Vidic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 3 | 9 | FW | Chris Long | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 23 | DF | James McGarry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 5 | 1 | GK | Dean Bouzanis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 19 | FW | Michael Ruhs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 26 | MF | Jay O'Shea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 31 | FW | Noah Maeironi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 77 | MF | Milorad Stajić | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 10 | 2 | DF | Youstin Salas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 6 | DF | Austin Ludwik | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 8 | MF | Sam Klein | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 10 | MF | Georgios Vrakas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 12 | DF | Lucas Herrington | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 30 | MF | Quinn MacNicol | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| 44 | MF | Jordan Lauton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Player(s) transferred out but featured this season | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 28 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
Clean sheets
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.
- As of 19 December 2025
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | A-League Men | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Dean Bouzanis | 56 | 6 | |
| Total | 6 | 6 | |||
See also
Notes
References
- ^ "Bosnian Youth International secured as Roar strengthen midfield stocks". Brisbane Roar. 17 June 2025.
- ^ "'Invaluable' Championship winning defender signs long term deal with the Roar". Brisbane Roar. 19 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Olyroo commits to the Roar on permanent deal for two seasons". Brisbane Roar. 24 June 2025.
- ^ "Roar secure services of electrifying Australian attacker". Brisbane Roar. 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Experienced Australian custodian returns home to commit to the Roar". Brisbane Roar. 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Roar lure experienced target man as Valkanis continues to bolster squad". Brisbane Roar. 24 July 2025.
- ^ "Brisbane Roar snatch up Olyroos forward Justin Vidić on two-year deal". Brisbane Roar. 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Young Socceroo Dimitri Valkanis joins Brisbane Roar from Greek giants AEK Athens FC on loan". Brisbane Roar. 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Roar seal services of former Napoli product with Greek first division experience". Brisbane Roar. 13 August 2025.
- ^ "Costa Rican International with World Cup experience lured to the Roar". Brisbane Roar. 16 September 2025.
- ^ Esposito, Joseph (18 September 2025). "Roar strengthen midfield stocks luring dynamic midfielder on two-year deal". Brisbane Roar.
- ^ "Roar welcome Charlton Athletic product for the upcoming Isuzu UTE A-League season". Brisbane Roar. 19 September 2025.
- ^ Esposito, Joseph (13 October 2025). "Brisbane Roar secure 'B Team' Graduate Noah Maieroni". Brisbane Roar.
- ^ "Corey Brown departs Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Corey Brown Signs – 2025 NPL Men". Brisbane City. 4 June 2025.
- ^ "Rafael Struick departs Brisbane Roar". Brisbane Roar. 27 May 2025.
- ^ "Brisbane Roar Midfielder Walid Shour departs club". Brisbane Roar. 30 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Brisbane Roar farewell departing players ahead of 2025/26 season". Brisbane Roar. 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Brisbane Roar attacker Asumah Abubakar departs club". Brisbane Roar. 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Brisbane Roar legend Jack Hingert to depart after incredible 14-year stint". Brisbane Roar. 25 June 2025.
- ^ Wynnum Wolves [@WynnumWolvesFC] (25 June 2025). "Welcome, Jack Hingert ✍️ We're delighted to announce the signing of Sri Lankan national team defender Jack Hingert, who joins us following an impressive career in the A-League, coming off the back of his 14th season with Brisbane Roar" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Long-serving Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Matt Acton departs the club". Brisbane Roar. 4 July 2025.
- ^ "𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐂, 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐧 Lions FC is pleased to announce the signing of A-Leagues shotstopper Matt Acton, who joins after two seasons with Brisbane Roar. Matt is an experienced goalkeeper who has proven his quality at the top level in Australia. He spent seven seasons with Melbourne Victory, and will bring leadership and dexterity to our strong Lion Men's side". Lions FC. 6 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Brisbane Roar confirm departure of young defender Pearson Kasawaya". Brisbane Roar. 15 September 2025.
- ^ "Brisbane Roar Academy product Lucas Herrington to transfer to Colorado Rapids for club record fee". Brisbane Roar. 14 August 2025.
- ^ "Colorado Rapids sign Australia youth international defender Lucas Herrington". Colorado Rapids. 14 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Defensive duo Antonee Burke-Gilroy and Austin Ludwik commit to the club on one-year deals". Brisbane Roar. 27 June 2025.
- ^ Brisbane Roar [@brisbaneroar] (23 July 2025). "Brisbane Roar fans, unfortunately due to adverse weather our fixture tonight against Holland Park Hawks FC has been called off. We apologise for any inconvenience" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Emanuel, Sonia (11 September 2025). "25/26 Brisbane Roar A-League Season Draw Confirmed". Brisbane Roar. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Brisbane Roar FC – Squad". soccerway.com.