Experimental matches at ANZ Stadium and Geelong, a Thursday night start, football on Christmas Eve and Asian Champions League-friendly fixturing are some of the talking points of next season's A-League draw, due to be released on Monday morning.

Football Federation Australia is hoping a return a more consistent fixture structure will underpin increased crowds and media interest heading into the A-League's 11th season.

On the table: Football Federation Australia is considering options for the A-League, including a split-season model. Credit:Getty Images

After seeing their product virtually split into two halves due to the Asian Cup break last season, the league's early season momentum was frittered away after the high of the three-week international break, despite a grand final which drew nationwide attention.

The international adventures of the Western Sydney Wanderers in the Asian Champions League and the Club World Cup also wreaked havoc with the fixtures for themselves and their opponents, something that won't be a problem this year.