Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Macarthur FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 31 May | Western United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun | Macarthur FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 May | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 May | Western United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 May | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Macarthur FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 34 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 37 | Scored | 36 |
| 44 | Conceded | 48 |
| -7 | GD | -12 |
| 1.31 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 35% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Macarthur FC and Wellington Phoenix FC is underway.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Macarthur FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Wellington Phoenix FC have won 296 goals from 209 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' Ivan Franjic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Macarthur FC tonight.
- 35' Macarthur FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Charles M'Mombwa is booked for Macarthur FC — Yellow card on 36.
- 37' Macarthur FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
- 42' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tim Payne suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' David Ball does the damage! The net is bulging and Wellington Phoenix FC surge ahead!
- 46' Loic Puyo gets the nod from Macarthur FC. He replaces Tommy Oar and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' Poor challenge from Loic Puyo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 58' Loic Puyo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 58.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antonis Martis on 61.
- 62' Poor challenge from Clayton Lewis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Clayton Lewis.
- 63' Liam Rose has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Meredith on 63 minute.
- 68' Wellington Phoenix FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 73' Lachlan Rose is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charles M'Mombwa at the 73 minute mark.
- 74' Macarthur FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 76' Another substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC to replace Ulises Davila by Jaushua Sotirio on 76 minute.
- 78' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Clayton Lewis is withdrawn and Alex Rufer gets his opportunity.
- 78' Moudi Najjar picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 80' The referee shows Wellington Phoenix FC player a Yellow card on 80.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Cimenti. He replaces Moudi Najjar on 81 minute.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Macarthur FC in their trying to find a way past Wellington Phoenix FC's compact .
- 89' The whistle greets Reno Piscopo as he departs to be replaced by Ben Waine.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Susnjar on 90.
- 0-3 the final result. Macarthur FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
James Meredith ↓ Liam Rose 63'
- 2
- 11
-
7
Ivan Franjic ↓ Jake Hollmann 46'
- 5
-
14
Moudi Najjar ↓ Kyle Cimenti 81'
-
24
Charles M'Mombwa ↓ Lachlan Rose 73'
- 15
- 29
- 19
Bench
-
10
Loic Puyo ↑ 46'
- 33
- 16
-
22
Liam Rose ↑ 63'
-
21
Jake Hollmann ↑ 46'
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 73'
-
17
Kyle Cimenti ↑ 81'
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 9
-
23
Clayton Lewis ↓ Alex Rufer 78'
- 8
- 20
- 27
- 16
- 6
- 19
-
7
Reno Piscopo ↓ Ben Waine 89'
-
10
Ulises Davila ↓ Jaushua Sotirio 76'
Bench
- 5
-
11
Jaushua Sotirio ↑ 76'
-
14
Alex Rufer ↑ 78'
- 1
-
18
Ben Waine ↑ 89'
- 21
- 13
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kosta Barbarouses | 7 |
| Bozhidar Kraev | 4 |
| Ben Waine | 3 |
| Ulises Davila | 3 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
| Lachlan Rose | 2 |
| Bernardo Oliveira | 2 |
| Jaushua Sotirio | 2 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
2021-06-04
Macarthur FC
0–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2021-05-31
Western United FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
W
2021-05-27
Macarthur FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-05-23
Perth Glory FC
1–1
Macarthur FC
D
2021-05-14
Macarthur FC
3–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2021-05-06
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
W
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2021-06-04
Macarthur FC
0–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2021-05-30
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2021-05-26
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2021-05-22
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–0
Western United FC
W
2021-05-16
Melbourne City FC
2–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2021-05-07
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Macarthur FC or Wellington Phoenix FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
68%
Macarthur FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 1
6.5%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

