Data analysis conducted by Wellington company, DOTlovesdata, has revealed just how important home town support is to the success of the Wellington Phoenix on the field.
It all comes down to this. The Hyundai A-League Finals Series has come a week early for Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC in a Sunday showdown at packed Westpac Stadium.
The Wellington Phoenix will play the most important game ever in the Club’s regular season history when it takes on Sydney FC this Sunday at Westpac Stadium.
So, this is it. One match to go, second place up for grabs, with a vital three points on the line. A win would send the Phoenix straight through to a home semi final in the second round of the A-League finals series. There couldn't be much more at stake for the Phoenix than this.
Our stats superstar @AndyHowe_statto has all permutations and analysis you need to know ahead of an incredible Round 27, the final round of the Hyundai A-League season, where so much is still up for grabs.
The Hyundai Finals Series starts on 1 May with three weeks of matches. Here's all you need to know about how it works, where the Phoenix could end up and ticketing.
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