Aussie soccer's massive October agenda

IT'S ALL HAPPENING - AUSTRALIAN SOCCER'S MONSTER OCTOBER

October 2: FFA extraordinary general meeting

* Vote to take place on FIFA-backed governance reforms

* If the vote fails, FIFA could take over or suspend Australia from international competition

October 6: Matildas vs France

* World No.3-ranked France will host the 2019 Women's World Cup

* Kick-off at 5am (AEST) in Saint-Etienne

October 10: Matildas vs England

* World No.4-ranked England are coached by Phil Neville

* Kick-off at 5am (AEST) in London

October 15: Socceroos vs Kuwait

* Graham Arnold's first match in charge

* Comes less than three months out from Australia's Asian Cup title defence

* Kick-off and venue TBC

October 19: New A-League season begins

* Adelaide United to host Sydney FC in season opener

* Kesiuke Honda to debut in a Melbourne derby during round one

* Sydney derby in round two at the SCG

October 25: New W-League season begins

* Western Sydney to host Sydney FC in season opener

October 31: A-League expansion announcement due

* Eight consortia in the running to join 12-team competition in 2019/20