Saturday , 14 November 2026

Wellington Phoenix FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Fri 28 Feb 2025 · 06:30 UTC Wellington Regional Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Alex Rufer 70' Y
Y 76' Kai Trewin

Overview

Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Wellington Regional Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

4
3
11
Wellington Phoenix FC 18 games · Avg 3.1 goals Melbourne City FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC 2025-01-03 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Wellington Phoenix FC 2024-03-09 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Wellington Phoenix FC 2023-11-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC 2023-04-10 Melbourne City FC 4–1 Wellington Phoenix FC

Recent Form

Wellington Phoenix FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Melbourne City FC H 0–1 L
22 Feb Auckland FC A 1–6 L
14 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 0–1 L
06 Feb Brisbane Roar FC H 1–1 D
25 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC H 0–0 D
20 Jan Macarthur FC A 2–1 W
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–0 W
22 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 2–2 D
15 Feb Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W
07 Feb Adelaide United FC A 0–1 L
25 Jan Macarthur FC A 0–1 L
18 Jan Auckland FC A 0–3 L

Season Stats

Wellington Phoenix FC Melbourne City FC
#1 Position #4
10 Points 7
4 Played 4
3 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
7 Scored 6
1 Conceded 6
+6 GD +0
2.50 PPG 1.75
75% Win % 50%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
75% Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season

Wellington Phoenix FC are 1st (10 pts). Melbourne City FC are 4th (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Wellington Phoenix FC
Corban Piper 3 G
Riley Bidois 2 G
Nathan Walker 1 G 1 A
Rafael Duran 1 G
Melbourne City FC
Andrew Nabbout 2 G
Emiliano Marcondes 1 G 2 A
Matheus Rossetto 1 G
Awer Mabil 1 G
Quinn MacNicol 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Wellington Phoenix FC host Melbourne City FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne City FC that had 212 games and scored 392 goals.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Giancarlo Italiano might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 45' Wellington Phoenix FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Zane Schreiber makes way for Mathew Leckie at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne City FC.
  • 51' Marco Tilio has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Luke Brooke-Smith. He replaces Nathan Walker on 59 minute.
  • 60' Corban Piper gets the nod from Wellington Phoenix FC. He replaces Paulo Retre and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 70' Alex Rufer catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
  • 70' Harry Politidis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kavian Rahmani at the 70 minute mark.
  • 72' Marco Rojas gets the nod from Wellington Phoenix FC. He replaces Chico Geraldes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' That is a card for Melbourne City FC. Kai Trewin will be fuming at that decision.
  • 81' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 86' A quiet spell here at Wellington Regional Stadium. Melbourne City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 87' Fresh legs for Wellington Phoenix FC! Lukas Kelly-Heald comes on to replace Tim Payne.
  • 88' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Andreas Kuen is withdrawn and Lawrence Wong gets his opportunity.
  • The points are shared — Wellington Phoenix FC 0-1 Melbourne City FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giancarlo Italiano

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Vidmar

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 10
Marco Tilio 7
Tomer Hemed 3
Roy Krishna 3
Ben Waine 3
Riley McGree 2
Curtis Good 2
Mathew Leckie 2

Head to Head

2025-02-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC 2025-01-03 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Wellington Phoenix FC 2024-03-09 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Wellington Phoenix FC 2023-11-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC 2023-04-10 Melbourne City FC 4–1 Wellington Phoenix FC

Wellington Phoenix FC Form

2025-02-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC L 2025-02-22 Auckland FC 6–1 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2025-02-14 Melbourne Victory FC 1–0 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2025-02-06 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Brisbane Roar FC D 2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-20 Macarthur FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC W

Melbourne City FC Form

2025-02-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC W 2025-02-22 Melbourne Victory FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC D 2025-02-15 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W 2025-02-07 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC L 2025-01-25 Macarthur FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC L 2025-01-18 Auckland FC 3–0 Melbourne City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wellington Phoenix FC46% Draw30% Melbourne City FC24%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
54%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Melbourne City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Wellington Phoenix FC35% Draw52% Melbourne City FC13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.2%
0 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
11.6%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC

Handicap Wellington Phoenix FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 16% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 26% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
50% ✗
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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