The 2012–13 season was the 44th season of national competitive association football in Australia and 130th overall.

Brisbane Roar qualified for a playoff spot as winners of the 2012 A-League Grand Final.

[1] Central Coast Mariners entered in the Group stage as 2011–12 A-League Premiers.

[1] The winners of the 2011–12 season Canberra United participated in the 2012 International Women's Club Championship, known as the Mobcast Cup for sponsorship reasons, the first edition of this tournament hosted by the JFA.

[2] Canberra United finished in fourth place (out of four teams), suffering two losses.