Sunday , 16 August 2026

Wellington Phoenix FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2019-20
Wellington Phoenix FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 21 Dec 2019 · 03:45 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'
Y 45' Anthony Caceres
Y 50' Rhyan Grant
Y 67' Luke Brattan
Luke De Vere 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix FC vs Sydney FC — A League .

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
4
7
Wellington Phoenix FC 16 games · Avg 2.3 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Sydney FC 2019-10-20 Sydney FC 2–1 Wellington Phoenix FC 2019-02-23 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2019-01-23 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2018-12-08 Sydney FC 1–3 Wellington Phoenix FC

Recent Form

Wellington Phoenix FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Sydney FC H 2–2 D
14 Dec Melbourne Victory FC A 0–0 D
07 Dec Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
01 Dec Adelaide United FC A 2–1 W
23 Nov Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W
10 Nov Melbourne Victory FC A 1–1 D
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC A 2–2 D
14 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC H 1–0 W
07 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 5–1 W
01 Dec Western United FC A 2–0 W
23 Nov Perth Glory FC A 3–1 W
17 Nov Melbourne Victory FC H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Wellington Phoenix FC Sydney FC
#8 Position #5
33 Points 39
26 Played 26
9 / 6 / 11 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 9
36 Scored 33
48 Conceded 25
-12 GD +8
1.27 PPG 1.50
35% Win % 42%

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 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
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
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
Sydney FC
Tiago Quintal 5 G 3 A
Al Hassan Toure 5 G 1 A
Campuzano 4 G 3 A
Joe Lolley 4 G 2 A
Patrick Wood 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Wellington Phoenix FC to score. At the same time, Sydney FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 215 games and scored 341 goals.
  • 10' 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.
  • 14' The deadlock is broken! Adam Le Fondre gets on the scoresheet on 14 minutes.
  • 19' Jaushua Sotirio is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wellington Phoenix FC so far.
  • 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Wellington Phoenix FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
  • 25' Reno Piscopo does the damage! The net is bulging and Wellington Phoenix FC surge ahead!
  • 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' GOAL! Ulises Davila fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Sydney FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Anthony Caceres on 45 minutes.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rhyan Grant.
  • 55' With 0 assists to his name this season, Steven Taylor is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wellington Phoenix FC.
  • 56' Steven Taylor does the damage! The net is bulging and Wellington Phoenix FC surge ahead!
  • 61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 67' Luke Brattan was booked on 67.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Luke De Vere on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wellington Phoenix FC will be frustrated.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Adam Le Fondre 3
Kosta Barbarouses 3
Ulises Davila 3
Robert Mak 2
Rhyan Grant 2
Reno Piscopo 2
Trent Buhagiar 2
Kosta Barbarouses 2

Head to Head

2019-12-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Sydney FC 2019-10-20 Sydney FC 2–1 Wellington Phoenix FC 2019-02-23 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2019-01-23 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2018-12-08 Sydney FC 1–3 Wellington Phoenix FC

Wellington Phoenix FC Form

2019-12-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2019-12-14 Melbourne Victory FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2019-12-07 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2019-12-01 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2019-11-23 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2019-11-10 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D

Sydney FC Form

2019-12-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2019-12-14 Sydney FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2019-12-07 Sydney FC 5–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2019-12-01 Western United FC 0–2 Sydney FC W 2019-11-23 Perth Glory FC 1–3 Sydney FC W 2019-11-17 Sydney FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28 Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Wellington Phoenix FC or Sydney FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Wellington Phoenix FC31% Draw27% Sydney FC42%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
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 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Sydney FC
69%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Sydney FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Wellington Phoenix FC23% Draw45% Sydney FC32%
Actual: Wellington Phoenix FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC

Handicap Wellington Phoenix FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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