Coe to miss Victory double-header against Roar

First-choice Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Nathan Coe will miss the club's crucial pair of A-League matches against Brisbane Roar.

Nathan Coe will miss Melbourne Victory's trip to Brisbane (AAP) Source: AAP

The custodian won't travel to Queensland owing to a back injury suffered two weeks ago in the club's win over Wellington Phoenix.

Instead, Lawrence Thomas will continue in Victory's goals with Lucas Spinella to travel as back-up.

Thomas was between the sticks on Friday night as Victory was shocked 1-0 by bottom-placed Newcastle Jets.

While the back-up keeper wasn't to blame for the Jets' goal, Coe's failure to overcome his back stiffness is a blow for Kevin Muscat's side as it tries to bring the Premiers' Plate back to AAMI Park.

Victory plays twice in four days against Brisbane Roar after the teams' previous encounter was washed out.

Victory can put one hand on the A-League premiership, and qualification for the Asian Champions League, by winning twice in the sunshine state.