Newcastle United Jets FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League .
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 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
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
2022-03-18
Newcastle United Jets FC
4–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
2022-03-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
2021-02-28
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
2020-08-13
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Oct | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 May | Western United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | Macarthur FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Oct | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 48 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 55 | Scored | 36 |
| 39 | Conceded | 48 |
| +16 | GD | -12 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 58% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
76%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
82%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Newcastle United Jets FC launch into their encounter with Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 4' James McGarry is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 9' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United Jets FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 11' The referee calls foul for Tim Payne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 16' Beka Dartsmelia is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Benjamin Old is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 26' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 31' Wellington Phoenix FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 39' A goal from the Bulgaria international Bozhidar Kraev! He fires home on 39 to make it 2-1!
- 44' The deadlock is broken! Trent Buhagiar gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
- 46' Nicholas Pennington gets the nod from Wellington Phoenix FC. He replaces Clayton Lewis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Newcastle United Jets FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 55' A tactical swap from Wellington Phoenix FC — Benjamin Old on, Oskar Zawada off on 55 minutes.
- 58' It is a substitution in Wellington Phoenix FC team. Bozhidar Kraev is replaced by Oskar van Hattum on 58 minute.
- 59' Reno Piscopo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 64' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Beka Dartsmelia exits the field as Archie Goodwin enters on 64.
- 69' Clayton Lewis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 51 appearances.
- 74' Newcastle United Jets FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 76' Sam Sutton makes way for Callan Elliot at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 77' Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jason Hoffman is hanging Matt Jurman on the field on 77 minute.
- 80' Steven Peter Ugarkovic picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brandon O'Neill.
- 86' Kostandinos Grozos is replacing Jaushua Sotirio for the Newcastle United Jets FC side.
- It finishes all square. Newcastle United Jets FC and Wellington Phoenix FC share the spoils 3-1.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 24
-
7
Trent Buhagiar ↓ Dane Ingham 76'
- 6
- 32
- 11
-
5
Matt Jurman ↓ Jason Hoffman 77'
-
10
Reno Piscopo ↓ Callum Timmins 76'
- 33
- 20
- 8
Bench
-
2
Dane Ingham ↑ 76'
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↑ 77'
-
17
Kostandinos Grozos ↑ 86'
- 1
-
19
Callum Timmins ↑ 76'
- 18
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↑ 64'
Coach
Arthur Papas
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 23
- 7
- 20
- 11
- 18
- 6
-
19
Sam Sutton ↓ Callan Elliot 76'
- 21
- 5
-
9
Oskar Zawada ↓ Benjamin Old 55'
Bench
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 76'
-
24
Oskar van Hattum ↑ 58'
-
8
Benjamin Old ↑ 55'
-
13
Nicholas Pennington ↑ 46'
- 40
- 3
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Williams | 4 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Olivier Boumal | 3 |
| Jaushua Sotirio | 2 |
| Trent Buhagiar | 2 |
| Callan Elliot | 2 |
| David Ball | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
Head to Head
2022-10-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
2022-03-18
Newcastle United Jets FC
4–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
2022-03-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
2021-02-28
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
2020-08-13
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2022-10-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2022-10-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2022-05-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2022-05-04
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Western United FC
D
2022-05-01
Macarthur FC
0–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2022-04-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2022-10-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2022-10-16
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-10-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-05-09
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2022-05-05
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2022-04-29
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.77
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
38%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
4 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
5.1%
1 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 18% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 20% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

