Wellington Phoenix FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Wellington Phoenix FC vs Western United FC — A League at Wellington Regional Stadium.
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (Australia)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Newcastle United Jets FC 26 48 2 Adelaide United FC 26 43 3 Auckland FC 26 42 4 Melbourne Victory FC 26 40 5 Sydney FC 26 39 6 Melbourne City FC 26 38 7 Macarthur FC 26 34 8 Wellington Phoenix FC 26 33 9 Central Coast Mariners FC 26 32 10 Perth Glory FC 26 31 11 Brisbane Roar FC 26 26 12 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 21 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 20 Oct Western United FC H 1–1 D 18 May Melbourne Victory FC H 1–2 L 12 May Melbourne Victory FC A 0–0 D 27 Apr Macarthur FC H 3–0 W 19 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–1 D 12 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 1–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 20 Oct Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–1 D 28 Apr Melbourne City FC A 0–1 L 21 Apr Perth Glory FC A 4–3 W 16 Apr Adelaide United FC H 3–3 D 13 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC H 0–2 L 06 Apr Macarthur FC H 4–2 W Key Stats
54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history15% Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Western United FC gets underway.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Wellington Phoenix FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Wellington Phoenix FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Oliver Lavale needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Wellington Phoenix FC is showing some good football. However, Wellington Phoenix FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' The referee shows Western United FC player a card on 45.
- 47' Wellington Phoenix FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kosta Barbarouses on 45.
- 52' Charbel Shamoon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' It looks surprising Wellington Phoenix FC does not make any changes. Fin Conchie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Noah Botic. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki on 67 minute.
- 71' Another change for Western United FC made on 71 minute. Sebastian Pasquali leaves to be changed by Rhys Bozinovski.
- 72' Another change for Wellington Phoenix FC made on 72 minute. Hideki Ishige leaves to be changed by David Ball.
- 76' Goal! Angus Thurgate scores his 16 goal in 204 matches.
- 81' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 83' Another change for Western United FC made on 83 minute. Matt Sheridan leaves to be changed by Jake Najdovski.
- 88' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Angus Thurgate is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final score is 1-1.
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Wellington Phoenix FC
Starting XI- 4
- 7
- 14
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9
Hideki Ishige ↓ David Ball 72'
- 25
- 6
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 27
- 41
Bench-
10
David Ball ↑ 72'
- 24
- 12
- 30
Western United FC
Starting XI- 33
- 32
- 13
- 6
- 4
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9
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↓ Noah Botic 67'
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77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Abel Walatee 71'
- 21
- 10
- 29
- 5
Bench-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↑ 71'
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19
Noah Botic ↑ 67'
- 1
- 14
- 37
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20
Abel Walatee ↑ 71'
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Head to Head
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2024-10-20 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2024-05-18 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-05-12 Melbourne Victory FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2024-04-27 Wellington Phoenix FC 3–0 Macarthur FC W 2024-04-19 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2024-04-12 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory FC WWestern United FC Form
2024-10-20 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2024-04-28 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2024-04-21 Perth Glory FC 3–4 Western United FC W 2024-04-16 Western United FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC D 2024-04-13 Western United FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC W