Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Lance Greenshields
- Referee Scott Edeling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Aug | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | Western United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Aug | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jul | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #8 |
| 39 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 33 | Scored | 36 |
| 25 | Conceded | 48 |
| +8 | GD | -12 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 42% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sydney FC launch into their encounter with Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Wellington Phoenix FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 15' It looks surprising Wellington Phoenix FC does not make any changes. Alex Wilkinson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Wellington Phoenix FC's compact .
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 27' Luke Brattan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
- 29' Wellington Phoenix FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 29.
- 32' A stunning finish from Kosta Barbarouses — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' Sydney FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' Wellington Phoenix FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kosta Barbarouses.
- 43' Fresh legs for Wellington Phoenix FC! Matt Ridenton comes on to replace Cameron Devlin.
- 46' The whistle greets Tomer Hemed as he departs to be replaced by Reno Piscopo.
- 51' Ryan McGowan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wellington Phoenix FC so far.
- 56' A quiet spell here at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' Wellington Phoenix FC make a change. Clayton Lewis trudges off to be replaced by Mirza Muratovic on 60 minutes.
- 61' The referee shows Sydney FC player a Yellow card on 61.
- 63' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paulo Retre is hanging Calem Nieuwenhof on the field on 63 minute.
- 64' GOAL! Kosta Barbarouses scores on 64.
- 69' Wellington Phoenix FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 69.
- 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 81' Anthony Caceres is replacing Alexander Baumjohann for the Sydney FC side.
- 86' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Cameron Devlin made 215 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for David Ball on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 16
-
28
Calem Nieuwenhof ↓ Paulo Retre 63'
-
33
Patrick Wood ↓ Jordi Swibel 60'
Bench
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 63'
- 3
-
19
Christopher Zuvela ↑ 81'
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↑ 81'
-
27
Jordi Swibel ↑ 60'
- 25
Coach
Steve Corica
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Tomer Hemed ↓ Reno Piscopo 46'
- 9
-
23
Clayton Lewis ↓ Mirza Muratovic 60'
-
5
James McGarry ↓ Louis Fenton 81'
- 3
-
8
Cameron Devlin ↓ Matt Ridenton 43'
- 14
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 21
Bench
-
12
Matt Ridenton ↑ 43'
- 20
-
16
Louis Fenton ↑ 81'
- 18
- 4
-
7
Reno Piscopo ↑ 46'
-
15
Mirza Muratovic ↑ 60'
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Ulises Davila | 3 |
| Roy Krishna | 2 |
| Steven Taylor | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
| Robert Mak | 2 |
| Rhyan Grant | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2021-02-08
Sydney FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2020-08-22
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Perth Glory FC
L
2020-08-13
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2020-08-05
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2020-07-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2020-07-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
37%
Sydney FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
11.6%
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
3 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.5%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 24% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.