Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2020-21

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

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Wellington Phoenix FC

Wed 26 May 2021 · 09:05 UTC Bankwest Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 33' Louis Fenton

Y 36' Sam Sutton

Y 44' David Ball

Graham Dorrans 50' Y

Graham Dorrans 51' Y

Ziggy Gordon 63' Y

Ziggy Gordon 64' Y

Y 90' Clayton Lewis

Overview

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Bankwest Stadium.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)

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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 19 games · Avg 3.2 goals Wellington Phoenix FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-05-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC 2021-03-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–3 Wellington Phoenix FC 2021-02-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2020-07-31 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Wellington Phoenix FC 2020-01-11 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 May	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	1–2	L
23 May	Sydney FC	A	0–1	L
16 May	Perth Glory FC	A	1–5	L
08 May	Western United FC	H	5–0	W
01 May	Sydney FC	H	3–2	W
23 Apr	Melbourne Victory FC	A	4–5	L

Wellington Phoenix FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 May	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	2–1	W
22 May	Western United FC	H	3–0	W
16 May	Melbourne City FC	A	2–2	D
07 May	Adelaide United FC	A	0–0	D
01 May	Brisbane Roar FC	A	0–0	D
25 Apr	Adelaide United FC	H	2–1	W

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC		Wellington Phoenix FC
#12	Position	#8
21	Points	33
26	Played	26
5 / 6 / 15	W / D / L	9 / 6 / 11
27	Scored	36
43	Conceded	48
-16	GD	-12
0.81	PPG	1.27
19%	Win %	35%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)

68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

15% Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/3

31-45

1/1

46-60

–/2

61-75

–/1

76+

–/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Wellington Phoenix FC

0-15

–/1

16-30

1/2

31-45

–/2

46-60

1/–

61-75

–/–

76+

1/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Bozhidar Kraev	5 G	2 A
Ryan Fraser	4 G	3 A
Brandon Borrello	4 G	2 A
Kosta Barbarouses	4 G	1 A

Wellington Phoenix FC

Ifeanyi Eze	10 G	1 A
Carlo Armiento	5 G	2 A
Corban Piper	4 G	4 A

Events

Match Events

0' That's the starting whistle at Bankwest Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Wellington Phoenix FC.
5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
10' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 309 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
16' The crowd applauds Reno Piscopo as he leaves the pitch. Jaushua Sotirio steps in for Wellington Phoenix FC.
21' Wellington Phoenix FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
24' David Ball puts Wellington Phoenix FC on the lead.
28' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Keanu Baccus makes no mistake. 1-1!
29' What composure from Keanu Baccus! The Australia international strokes it home. 2-1.
33' Wellington Phoenix FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 33.
36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sam Sutton.
41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
42' Tomer Hemed has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 42 minutes.
44' It’s a booking for Wellington Phoenix FC player. David Ball gets a Yellow card.
49' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
50' Western Sydney Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
51' Graham Dorrans was booked on 51.
56' 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.
61' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wellington Phoenix FC's shape.
62' A change in the Western Sydney Wanderers FC ranks — Bruce Kamau exits the field as Bernie Ibini-Isei enters on 62.
63' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bernie Ibini-Isei is hanging Bruce Kamau on the field on 63 minute.
63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ziggy Gordon.
64' Controversy at the stadium! Ziggy Gordon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
71' Another substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to replace Ziggy Gordon by Jordon Mutch on 71 minute.
76' It looks like no one’s ball. Wellington Phoenix FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
79' Wellington Phoenix FC ring the changes. Ben Waine has done his job and it is now time for Alex Rufer to step up.
80' The crowd applauds Keanu Baccus as he leaves the pitch. Nicolai Muller steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
85' Western Sydney Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
88' A tactical swap from Wellington Phoenix FC — James McGarry on, Tomer Hemed off on 88 minutes.
90' It’s a booking for Wellington Phoenix FC player. Clayton Lewis gets a Yellow card.
Western Sydney Wanderers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Wellington Phoenix FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
Bruce Kamau ↓ Bernie Ibini-Isei 62'
17
Keanu Baccus ↓ Nicolai Muller 80'
13
Tate Russell
30
Daniel Margush
2
Ziggy Gordon ↓ Jordon Mutch 71'
18
Graham Dorrans
4
Dylan McGowan
33
Mark Natta
39
Thomas Aquilina
8
Steven Peter Ugarkovic ↓ Scott McDonald 71'
12
Mitchell Duke

Bench

27
Nicolai Muller ↑ 80'
14
James Troisi
34
Patrick Ziegler
19
Jordon Mutch ↑ 71'
9
Bernie Ibini-Isei ↑ 62'
50
Oliver Kalac
77
Scott McDonald ↑ 71'

Coach Carl Robinson

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ulises Davila	3
Roy Krishna	3
Kwame Yeboah	3
Keanu Baccus	3
Tomer Hemed	3
Bozhidar Kraev	2
Brandon Borrello	2
Mitch Duke	2

Head to Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2021-05-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2021-05-23 Sydney FC 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2021-05-16 Perth Glory FC 5–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2021-05-08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–0 Western United FC W 2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC W 2021-04-23 Melbourne Victory FC 5–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L

Wellington Phoenix FC Form

2021-05-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2021-05-22 Wellington Phoenix FC 3–0 Western United FC W 2021-05-16 Melbourne City FC 2–2 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2021-05-07 Adelaide United FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2021-05-01 Brisbane Roar FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2021-04-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.65 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.54 Wellington Phoenix FC xG

I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Wellington Phoenix FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC38% Draw27% Wellington Phoenix FC35%

Actual: Wellington Phoenix FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.19

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	83%	17%
± 2.5	61%	39%
± 3.5	39%	61%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

64%

Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC

62%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Wellington Phoenix FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC30% Draw43% Wellington Phoenix FC27%

Actual: Wellington Phoenix FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.3%

2 – 1

8.3%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 2

6.4%

1 – 0

0 – 0

5.7%

2 – 0

5.6%

0 – 1

5.5%

0 – 2

4.9%

3 – 1

4.6%

1 – 3

3 – 2

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Wellington Phoenix FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	12%	79%
-1.5	21%	—	79%
-1	21%	19%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	18%	17%
+1.5	83%	—	17%
+2	83%	10%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

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