Perth Glory have sacked head coach David Zdrilic just two matches into the new A-League Men’s season. Zdrilic's side crashed to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of champions Melbourne City last weekend.

What happened?

The club's chief executive Anthony Radlich informed players of the decision on Tuesday night. The former Socceroos striker had been starting the second campaign in a three-year contract.

Why it matters for Perth Glory

Perth Glory's poor start follows a dismal 2024-25 season in which they collected just 17 points from 26 games and conceded a league-high 56 goals. They managed just four wins and suffered 17 defeats.

What comes next?

Members of the existing support staff will take temporary charge of the team for Friday’s home game against Melbourne Victory. An announcement regarding the appointment of a new, permanent head coach will be made in due course.

As of our latest update (29 Jun 2026), Perth Glory sit 10th in the A-League with 31 points from 26 games. Their recent form has been WDWDD, with 32 goals scored and 39 conceded (-7 goal difference). They are 17 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets. Their last result was a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar on 25 April 2026. Perth Glory are on a 2-game winning run, with a recent form record of 3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first).

CategoryValue
League standing10th in A-League, 31 pts, 8W-7D-11L from 26 games
Goals this season32 scored, 39 conceded (-7 goal difference)
Title race17 points behind leaders Newcastle Jets
Last resultPerth Glory 2-1 Brisbane Roar (2026-04-25)
Recent form3W-2D-0L (WWDDW, most recent first)