Perth Glory FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Perth Glory FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at HBF Park.
- Perth Glory FC 26 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Josh Manella
- Referee Arvin Shanmuganathan
- Referee Adam Fielding
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Macarthur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Western United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' We are underway at HBF Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Perth Glory FC in their trying to find a way past Wellington Phoenix FC's compact .
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Wellington Phoenix FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' 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.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Darryl Lachman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Osama Malik is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wellington Phoenix FC so far.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' The 28-year-old Cameron Devlin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Perth Glory FC ring the changes. Chris Ikonomidis has done his job and it is now time for Joel Chianese to step up.
- 51' Wellington Phoenix FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 56' A stunning finish from Ben Waine — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 57' It’s a booking for Wellington Phoenix FC player. Steven Taylor gets a Yellow card.
- 58' A stunning finish from Joel Chianese — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 59' The Perth Glory FC manager makes a substitution. Carlo Armiento departs to be replaced by Diego Castro.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wellington Phoenix FC that had 209 games and scored 296 goals.
- 66' Louis Fenton makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Wellington Phoenix FC are in front.
- 71' 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.
- 74' The Perth Glory FC bench stirs into life. Andy Keogh is withdrawn and Ciaran Bramwell gets his opportunity.
- 75' What composure from Jaushua Sotirio! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jason Geria on 77 minutes.
- 82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Clayton Lewis.
- 87' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Perth Glory FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 89' Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James McGarry is hanging Ben Waine on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Ulises Davila is withdrawn and Alex Rufer gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Wellington Phoenix FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Perth Glory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 33
- 88
-
10
Andy Keogh ↓ Ciaran Bramwell 74'
- 7
-
20
Carlo Armiento ↓ Diego Castro 59'
- 8
-
6
Osama Malik ↓ Callum Timmins 59'
- 9
- 2
- 37
Bench
- 5
- 1
-
17
Diego Castro ↑ 59'
-
11
Joel Chianese ↑ 46'
- 22
-
19
Callum Timmins ↑ 59'
-
38
Ciaran Bramwell ↑ 74'
Coach
Richard Garcia
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 8
-
11
Jaushua Sotirio ↓ Joshua Laws 90'
- 20
- 27
- 16
-
18
Ben Waine ↓ James McGarry 89'
- 6
- 19
-
10
Ulises Davila C ↓ Alex Rufer 90'
Bench
-
5
James McGarry ↑ 89'
- 13
- 12
-
14
Alex Rufer ↑ 90'
- 1
- 15
-
21
Joshua Laws ↑ 90'
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gary Hooper | 3 |
| Adam Taggart | 3 |
| Oskar Zawada | 3 |
| David Williams | 3 |
| Andy Keogh | 3 |
| Ben Waine | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Chris Ikonomidis | 3 |
Head to Head
Perth Glory FC Form
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2021-04-18
Perth Glory FC
1–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2021-04-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Western United FC
W
2021-04-05
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–3
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-03-28
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Macarthur FC
L
2021-03-24
Wellington Phoenix FC
4–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2021-03-21
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.56
Perth Glory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Perth Glory FC or Wellington Phoenix FC 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Perth Glory FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
68%
Perth Glory FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Perth Glory FC
| Handicap | Perth Glory FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.