Newcastle United Jets FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 4 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alireza Faghani
- Referee Sarah Ho (Australia)
8 games this season
🟨 4.1/game
⚽ 12.4 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-19
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
2024-01-27
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
2023-12-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
2023-03-04
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
2022-10-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #1 |
| 2 | Points | 10 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 7 |
| 8 | Conceded | 1 |
| -4 | GD | +6 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 75% |
Key Stats
72%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC this season
75%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Newcastle United Jets FC are 10th (2 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 1st (10 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Wellington Phoenix FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United Jets FC
| Patrick Wood | 1 G |
| Nikolaos Vergos | 1 G |
| Xavier Bertoncello | 1 G |
Wellington Phoenix FC
| Corban Piper | 3 G | |
| Riley Bidois | 2 G | |
| Nathan Walker | 1 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at McDonald Jones Stadium as Newcastle United Jets FC face off against Wellington Phoenix FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Finn Surman made 212 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alex Paulsen makes it 0-1.
- 17' Callum Timmins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 17.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. Newcastle United Jets FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' Scott Wootton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wellington Phoenix FC so far.
- 42' Sam Sutton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for David Ball. He replaces Mohamed Al-Taay on 46 minute.
- 51' Oskar van Hattum has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 212 appearances.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giancarlo Italiano will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Daniel Stynes makes way for Trent Buhagiar at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Phillip Cancar on 65.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a card for Carl Jenkinson.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Scott Wootton on 68 minutes.
- 71' Kosta Barbarouses has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
- 73' The crowd applauds Lachlan Bayliss as he leaves the pitch. Jason Hoffman steps in for Newcastle United Jets FC.
- 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wellington Phoenix FC that had 212 games and scored 303 goals.
- 81' The Newcastle United Jets FC manager makes a substitution. Kosta Grozos departs to be replaced by Brandon O'Neill.
- 84' Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oskar Zawada is hanging Bozhidar Kraev on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicholas Pennington is hanging Tim Payne on the field on 90 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 23
- 19
- 1
-
18
Daniel Stynes ↓ Trent Buhagiar 63'
- 22
- 14
-
17
Kosta Grozos ↓ Brandon O'Neill 81'
- 8
- 13
-
37
Lachlan Bayliss ↓ Jason Hoffman 73'
Bench
-
7
Trent Buhagiar ↑ 63'
-
3
Jason Hoffman ↑ 73'
- 26
- 20
- 27
-
6
Brandon O'Neill ↑ 81'
- 29
Coach
Robert Stanton
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 7
- 14
-
11
Bozhidar Kraev ↓ Oskar Zawada 84'
-
6
Tim Payne ↓ Nicholas Pennington 90'
- 19
-
12
Mohamed Al-Taay ↓ David Ball 46'
- 40
- 3
- 8
- 17
Bench
-
10
David Ball ↑ 46'
-
24
Oskar van Hattum ↑ 46'
- 25
-
15
Nicholas Pennington ↑ 90'
-
9
Oskar Zawada ↑ 84'
- 18
- 43
Coach
Giancarlo Italiano
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
2024-04-19
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
2024-01-27
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
2023-12-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–3
Newcastle United Jets FC
2023-03-04
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
2022-10-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2024-04-19
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2024-04-13
Brisbane Roar FC
0–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2024-04-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Sydney FC
W
2024-03-30
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2024-03-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-03-09
Perth Glory FC
2–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2024-04-19
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2024-04-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2024-04-06
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2024-03-31
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2024-03-16
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Sydney FC
W
2024-03-09
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.9
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
74%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.7%
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 24% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +2.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

