Western United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Mars Stadium.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Andrew Meimarakis
- Referee George Lakrindis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr | Western United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Western United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Mars Stadium. Western United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 5' Wellington Phoenix FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 7' The New Zealand Ben Waine breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 0-1!
- 10' A moment of madness from Tomislav Uskok on 10 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 15' Ryan Scott has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 21' Controversy at the stadium! Steven Taylor argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 24' The referee calls foul for Brendan Hamill. He receives a Yellow card.
- 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jaushua Sotirio on 25.
- 27' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lachlan Wales makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' New Zealand international James McGarry has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' The referee shows Western United FC player a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Brendan Hamill gets a Red card.
- 50' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' Western United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ufuk Talay might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' The 43-year-old Alessandro Diamanti has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 64' Another change for Wellington Phoenix FC made on 64 minute. Sam Sutton leaves to be changed by James McGarry.
- 68' Another change for Wellington Phoenix FC made on 68 minute. Jaushua Sotirio leaves to be changed by Tomer Hemed.
- 69' A moment of madness from David Ball on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wellington Phoenix FC will be frustrated.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Alessandro Diamanti exits the field as Besart Berisha enters on 77.
- 80' Wellington Phoenix FC make a change. David Ball trudges off to be replaced by Charles Lokoli on 80 minutes.
- 85' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' Iker Guarrotxena is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dylan Pierias at the 87 minute mark.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Scott is booked for Western United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Western United FC and Wellington Phoenix FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
- 11
- 19
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 30
- 22
Bench
- 2
- 13
- 1
-
7
Besart Berisha ↑ 77'
- 21
- 25
-
34
Iker Guarrotxena ↑ 87'
Coach
Marko Rudan
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
David Ball ↓ Charles Lokoli 80'
- 23
- 8
-
11
Jaushua Sotirio ↓ Tomer Hemed 68'
- 20
- 27
- 16
- 18
- 6
-
19
Sam Sutton ↓ James McGarry 64'
- 10
Bench
-
17
Tomer Hemed ↑ 68'
-
5
James McGarry ↑ 64'
-
13
Charles Lokoli ↑ 80'
- 12
- 14
- 1
- 21
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bozhidar Kraev | 3 |
| Oskar Zawada | 3 |
| Jaushua Sotirio | 3 |
| Ulises Davila | 2 |
| Alessandro Diamanti | 2 |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 2 |
| Besart Berisha | 2 |
| Ben Waine | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-04-22
Western United FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2021-04-17
Western United FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-04-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2021-04-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western United FC
W
2021-04-01
Western United FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2021-03-20
Macarthur FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2021-04-22
Western United FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2021-04-18
Perth Glory FC
1–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2021-04-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Western United FC
W
2021-04-05
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–3
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-03-28
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Macarthur FC
L
2021-03-24
Wellington Phoenix FC
4–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Wellington Phoenix FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
65%
Western United FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.