Thursday , 2 July 2026

Wellington Phoenix FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2025
Wellington Phoenix FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Adelaide United FC
Sun 8 Oct 2017 · 04:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Isaias
Goran Paracki 49' Y
Y 58' Ersan Adem Gulum
Daniel Mullen 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .

Match Details

  • Referee Chris Beath
  • Referee Mark Rule
  • Referee Matt Conger
  • Referee Glen Lochrie

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

5
9
8
Wellington Phoenix FC 22 games · Avg 3.0 goals Adelaide United FC
Last 5 meetings
2017-10-08 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Wellington Phoenix FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct Adelaide United FC H 1–1 D
Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Wellington Phoenix FC Adelaide United FC
#8 Position #2
33 Points 43
26 Played 26
9 / 6 / 11 W / D / L 12 / 7 / 7
36 Scored 46
48 Conceded 36
-12 GD +10
1.27 PPG 1.65
35% Win % 46%

Key Stats

82% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
11% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season

Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Wellington Phoenix FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wellington Phoenix FC
Ifeanyi Eze 10 G 1 A
Carlo Armiento 5 G 2 A
Corban Piper 4 G 4 A
Adelaide United FC
Luka Jovanovic 11 G 3 A
Johnny Yull 4 G 5 A
Ethan Alagich 4 G 4 A
Ryan Kitto 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Wellington Phoenix FC get us underway at .
  • 5' The Australia Dario Vidosic breaks the deadlock on 5 minutes. 1-0!
  • 10' What a strike from Johan Absalonsen! The score is 1-1.
  • 15' Matt Ridenton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wellington Phoenix FC tonight.
  • 18' The referee shows Adelaide United FC player a Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darije Kalezic might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 28' Karim Matmour has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nathan Konstandopoulos made 233 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 48' Daniel Mullen, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Goran Paracki argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' That is a Yellow card for Adelaide United FC. Ersan Adem Gulum will be fuming at that decision.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. Taylor Regan is replaced by Jordan Elsey on 63 minute.
  • 68' Australia international George Blackwood has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from , as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 78' It is a cagey affair so far. Wellington Phoenix FC in their trying to find a way past Adelaide United FC's compact .
  • 79' It is a substitution in Wellington Phoenix FC team. Dario Vidosic is replaced by Adam Parkhouse on 79 minute.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at . Adelaide United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 85' A change in the Adelaide United FC ranks — Johan Absalonsen exits the field as Ryan Kitto enters on 85.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Hamish Watson. He replaces Andrija Kaluderovic on 89 minute.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daniel Mullen on 90 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darije Kalezic

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Kurz

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29 Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61 Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for: Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wellington Phoenix FC34% Draw27% Adelaide United FC39%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
66%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Wellington Phoenix FC23% Draw45% Adelaide United FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC

Handicap Wellington Phoenix FC covers Push Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.