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10 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 22 Match Preview

The season is on the line for the Wellington Phoenix women in Canberra.  Nothing less than a win at McKellar Park will keep the Nix in contention for a finals spot, with just two games left in the campaign.  Head...

10 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 26 Match Preview

Another chapter will be written in the burgeoning rivalry between the Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory at Sky Stadium on Saturday night. It’ll be the eighth meeting between the two sides over the past two seasons with the honours even...

10 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 25 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are welcoming back their captain and three other regulars for Sunday’s match against the Newcastle Jets. Alex Rufer is available again after serving a one match suspension, while centre backs Scott Wootton and Isaac Hughes and experienced...

10 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 21 Match Preview

A massive test awaits the Wellington Phoenix at Porirua Park this Sunday with the visit of top-of-the-table Melbourne City.  Remarkably, City remain unbeaten with just three matches to play in the regular season, and Phoenix head coach Paul Temple sees...

10 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 24 Match Preview

A major test of the Wellington Phoenix men’s depth as the Isuzu UTE A-League resumes after the international break. The Phoenix are without their captain Alex Rufer through suspension while first-choice centre backs Scott Wootton and Isaac Hughes, number one...

10 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 20 Match Preview

Knockout football is starting a month early for the Wellington Phoenix women. The Phoenix are playing host to Central Coast Mariners at Porirua Park on Saturday afternoon in a match which is likely to prove pivotal in the race for...

10 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 23 Match Preview

A testing trip to Sydney for the Wellington Phoenix. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano has conceded that making the playoffs may be a bridge too far at this stage of the season, but remains positive about the immediate future. “It’s probably...

10 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 19 Match Preview

Wellington Phoenix coach Paul Temple is wary of a “potential banana skin” in the team’s push for the Ninja A-League finals. The Phoenix are visiting two-time defending champions Sydney FC on Saturday evening in their penultimate road trip of the...

11 months ago

Ninja A-League Round 18 Match Preview

The Wellington Phoenix are hoping to rediscover their best form at Porirua Park on Sunday. The Phoenix are playing host to Western Sydney Wanderers, a week on from a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Adelaide United. The result snapped the...

11 months ago

Isuzu UTE A-League Round 22 Match Preview

A crucial away day looms for the Phoenix against the high-flying Western United. Head coach Giancarlo Italiano is upbeat about the game despite a recent sticky patch of form. “Yeah, I’m feeling really good,” he told media on Friday.  “Training...