Nix racked up a hat-trick of wins over Central Coast Mariners but it was a story off the pitch that warmed hearts on another cold, windy Wellington night.
On his return to the side after an injury layoff Michael McGlinchey scored in the opening 10 minutes to seal Wellington Phoenix a 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night.
A second-half strike from James McGarry wasn't enough to prevent Wellington Phoenix U-20 falling to Team Wellington 3-1 in the derby at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.
It’s the eight days that loom as season-defining for Wellington Phoenix with the chance to super-charge their campaign for a spot in the Hyundai A-League top six.
Calling all Nix fans! WIN a #NixLevel experience to our match in New Plymouth at Yarrow Stadium when we face Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday 4 February.
Wellington Phoenix produced an excellent first half performance, but were ultimately undone by goals either side of half time and a straight red card to Roy Krishna in a 2-1 defeat to Perth Glory at nib Stadium on Thursday night.
All Whites striker Shane Smeltz’s international transfer has been completed and he will be available for selection in tonight’s Hyundai A-League game against Perth Glory at nib Stadium.
Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre have been confirmed as the coaches of the Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of the 2016-17 Hyundai A-League season.