Wellington Phoenix FC vs Brisbane Roar FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wellington Phoenix FC vs Brisbane Roar FC — A League at Wellington Regional Stadium.
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
- Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Feb | Western United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Wellington Phoenix FC | Brisbane Roar FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 33 | Points | 26 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 12 |
| 36 | Scored | 27 |
| 48 | Conceded | 36 |
| -12 | GD | -9 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 35% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Brisbane Roar FC this season
Brisbane Roar FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Brisbane Roar FC are 11th (26 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
Brisbane Roar FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/2
76+
2/2
■ 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 |
Brisbane Roar FC
| Justin Vidic | 4 G | 2 A |
| Chris Long | 4 G | 1 A |
| Samuel Klein | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Wellington Phoenix FC to score. At the same time, Brisbane Roar FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' What a strike from Bozhidar Kraev! The score is 1-0.
- 7' Tom Aldred has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 294 appearances.
- 12' Brisbane Roar FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' Wellington Phoenix FC looks like a favorite considering 3 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 27' A quiet spell here at Wellington Regional Stadium. Brisbane Roar FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luciano Trani might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' 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.
- 43' David Ball is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
- 48' Wellington Phoenix FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brisbane Roar FC backline.
- 53' The 21-year-old Lukas Kelly-Heald has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' Ben Old gets the nod from Wellington Phoenix FC. He replaces Mohamed Al-Taay and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giancarlo Italiano will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' Wellington Phoenix FC ring the changes. David Ball has done his job and it is now time for Oskar van Hattum to step up.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Wellington Phoenix FC in their trying to find a way past Brisbane Roar FC's compact .
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Henry Hore argues furiously but the card stands.
- 73' Another change for Brisbane Roar FC made on 73 minute. Nikola Mileusnic leaves to be changed by Jez Lofthouse.
- 78' Wellington Phoenix FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 81' Alex Rufer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
- 83' Lukas Kelly-Heald has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kosta Barbarouses on 83 minute.
- 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 3 times this season with Wellington Phoenix FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 90' It’s a booking for Brisbane Roar FC player. Corey Brown gets a card.
- 90' Ayom Majok has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antonee Burke-Gilroy on 90 minute.
- Brisbane Roar FC will have plenty to reflect on. Wellington Phoenix FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
David Ball ↓ Oskar van Hattum 66'
- 4
- 7
- 14
- 11
- 19
-
12
Mohamed Al-Taay ↓ Ben Old 57'
- 40
- 3
- 15
- 17
Bench
-
24
Oskar van Hattum ↑ 66'
- 25
-
8
Ben Old ↑ 57'
-
18
Lukas Kelly-Heald ↑ 83'
- 5
-
43
Matt Sheridan ↑ 57'
- 23
Coach
Giancarlo Italiano
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 10
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 27
- 23
-
13
Henry Hore ↓ Jonas Markovski 83'
- 21
- 26
- 15
Bench
- 19
- 12
-
11
Jez Lofthouse ↑ 73'
-
99
Ayom Majok ↑ 90'
- 35
- 29
-
8
Jonas Markovski ↑ 83'
Coach
Luciano Trani
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oskar Zawada | 6 |
| Bozhidar Kraev | 3 |
| Steven Taylor | 2 |
| Eric Bautheac | 2 |
| Henry Hore | 2 |
| Florin Berenguer | 2 |
| Gary Hooper | 2 |
| Walter Sandoval | 1 |
Head to Head
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
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
2024-03-03
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-02-24
Perth Glory FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2024-02-18
Macarthur FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Brisbane Roar FC Form
2024-03-31
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2024-03-16
Brisbane Roar FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
L
2024-03-10
Sydney FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2024-03-03
Brisbane Roar FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2024-02-23
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western United FC
D
2024-02-17
Perth Glory FC
3–2
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.7
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Brisbane Roar FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Brisbane Roar FC
46%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Brisbane Roar FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Brisbane Roar FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.