Western United will return to Ballarat.
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The newest A-league club confirmed on Friday it would play two games at Mars Stadium in during the 2021 home and away season.
The matches were announced as part of the club's 'roadshow' home schedule, which will see it play four matches in Geelong and six in Melbourne.
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United CEO Chris Pehlivanis said the roadshow approach was the best way the club could bring live football back to as many supporters from across the west..
"We're the club for the west, and we're committed to showcasing our A-League home games to people from all over the west in our infancy," Pehlivanis said.
"We want everyone from the west to be part of the green and black.
Western United played two games in Ballarat last season, and were set to play more before the COVID-19 pandemic forced play into a hub.
The club's first game in Ballarat drew more than 5000 fans to Mars Stadium.
"We listened to our members during the off-season and the feedback was consistent - bring some home games to the west of Melbourne, however as we're all aware it's a tougher year than most to plan, Pehlivanis said.
"The challenges the pandemic presents for live sport - the restrictions on capacity and providing a COVID-safe environment made determination of the 2020-21 home ground strategy an unenviable task."
Club membership is on sale for the 2021 A-League season.
To purchase, visit the club's website.
