A-League Shocker: Wanderers Axe Coach Stajcic Amid Poor Form

The club is yet to announce Stajcic’s axing, but it’s understood the embattled coach told the Wanderers squad on Tuesday that he had been sacked following the club’s poor start to the A-League season. Western Sydney is sitting last on the ladder with just 12 points from 13 games, including a 2-1 weekend home loss to Newcastle, a match attended by only 5243 fans at CommBank Stadium. The Wanderers having only scored 10 goals – the least of any team – this season, with Stajcic having failed to properly replace departed attacking stars Nicholas Milanovic and Zac Sapsford. A seasoned mentor with A-League experience is set to be announced as the club’s interim coach, a stint that will conclude at the end of the season. From there, a permanent replacement will be appointed. Stajcic took charge of the Wanderers ahead of the 2024-25 A-League season, guiding the team to a final berth. However, after the club’s poor start to its 2025-26 season, pressure has mounted on Stajcic, with the recent return of Paul Lederer as chairman signalling the a coaching change was imminent.