Newly-crowned W-League premiers Canberra United face a hit to their hip pocket of up to $15,000 after being forced away from Fortress McKellar to play their do-or-die semi-final against Melbourne City.

United coach Rae Dower says they'd earned the right to host their semi at their home ground, rather than have to play it as part of a double-header with the A-League clash between Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

Canberra United coach Rae Dower says they've earned the right to play their semi at McKellar Park. Credit:Melissa Adams

But the FFA decided to move the newly crowned W-League premiers to the relatively unfamiliar Canberra Stadium, no doubt pressure by Fox Sports who will cover the game for television.

It will reduce the costs for the broadcaster, who would've had to set up at McKellar Park on Saturday if United had been granted their request.