The independent Match Review Panel (MRP) – consisting of Simon Micallef (Chair), Rhali Dobson and Con Diomis – convened to consider one (1) incident arising out of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men matches played between Friday, 21 November 2025 and Sunday, 23 November in relation to Dylan Pierias (Pierias) of Adelaide United FC (Adelaide).
Dylan Pierias (Adelaide United FC)
The independent MRP considered an incident in relation to Pierias of Adelaide in or around the 36th minute of the match against Melbourne City FC on Friday, 21 November 2025, in which Pierias received a direct Red Card.
In accordance with the A-Leagues Disciplinary Regulations (Regulations), the MRP has the authority to consider the incident as Pierias was issued with a direct Red Card by the Referee.
The MRP determined that Pierias committed the offence of “Serious Unsporting Conduct”. The Minimum Sanction for the Offence is one (1) match, being the Mandatory Match Suspension. The MRP confirmed that Pierias will serve a suspension of one match being the Minimum Sanction for the offence. Therefore, Pierias will be eligible for selection in Adelaide’s match against Brisbane Roar FC on Sunday, 7 December 2025.
