Perth Glory FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League .
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Josh Manella
- Referee Adam Fielding
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Matthew Southern
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 21 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Perth Glory FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #8 |
| 31 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 7 / 11 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 32 | Scored | 36 |
| 39 | Conceded | 48 |
| -7 | GD | -12 |
| 1.19 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 31% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Perth Glory FC get us underway at .
- 5' A quiet spell here at . Wellington Phoenix FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Scott Neville is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wellington Phoenix FC so far.
- 20' 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.
- 24' What a moment for Andy Keogh! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
- 29' The 36-year-old Antony Golec has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 31' What composure from Andy Keogh! The Ireland international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 36' Australia international Dino Dulbic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' Roy Krishna has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Perth Glory FC have won 278 goals from 209 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 51' GOAL! Diego Castro fires home to make it 3-0!
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Perth Glory FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' Roy Krishna gets the nod from Wellington Phoenix FC. He replaces Cillian Sheridan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' What composure from Chris Ikonomidis! The Australia international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 67' Perth Glory FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joel Chianese is hanging Chris Ikonomidis on the field on 67 minute.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Antony Golec argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' Fresh legs for Wellington Phoenix FC! Max Burgess comes on to replace Mandi.
- 70' Perth Glory FC ring the changes. Andy Keogh has done his job and it is now time for Brendon Santalab to step up.
- 75' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wellington Phoenix FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 80' Perth Glory FC is showing some good football. However, Perth Glory FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 83' A stunning finish from Brendon Santalab — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 83' Kristian Popovic gets the nod from Perth Glory FC. He replaces Neil Kilkenny and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Perth Glory FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Perth Glory FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 33
- 23
- 6
- 17
- 20
- 88
-
9
Andy Keogh ↓ Brendon Santalab 70'
- 19
- 3
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
7
Joel Chianese ↑ 67'
-
11
Brendon Santalab ↑ 70'
- 16
-
29
Kristian Popovic ↑ 83'
Coach
Tony Popović
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 20
- 5
- 18
- 13
- 27
- 11
-
7
Cillian Sheridan ↓ Roy Krishna 61'
-
4
Mandi ↓ Max Burgess 69'
- 32
- 31
Bench
-
21
Roy Krishna ↑ 61'
- 1
-
15
Michal Kopczynski ↑ 61'
-
23
Max Burgess ↑ 69'
- 17
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Gary Hooper | 3 |
| Adam Taggart | 3 |
| Oskar Zawada | 3 |
| David Williams | 3 |
| Andy Keogh | 3 |
| Ben Waine | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
2019-04-28
Perth Glory FC
5–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2019-04-18
Sydney FC
1–0
Perth Glory FC
L
2019-04-14
Perth Glory FC
1–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-04-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–3
Perth Glory FC
W
2019-03-30
Perth Glory FC
0–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-03-15
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
W
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2019-04-28
Perth Glory FC
5–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-04-21
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-04-12
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-04-07
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-03-30
Wellington Phoenix FC
4–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-03-17
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.48
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Perth Glory FC to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Perth Glory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
33%
Perth Glory FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Perth Glory FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.4%
3 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.5%
1 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 20% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 21% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

