2019–20 Wellington Phoenix FC season
2019–20 season | |||
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Chairman | Rob Morrison | ||
Manager | Ufuk Talay | ||
Stadium | Westpac Stadium Eden Park | ||
A-League | 3rd | ||
A-League Finals Series | Elimination-finals | ||
FFA Cup | Round of 32 | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Ulises Dávila (12 goals) All: Ulises Dávila (12 goals) | ||
Highest home attendance | 15,347 vs. Melbourne City (15 February 2020) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 6,054 vs. Perth Glory (27 October 2019) | ||
Average home league attendance | 8,620 | ||
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The 2019–20 season is Wellington Phoenix's 13th season since its establishment in 2007. The club is participating in the A-League for the 13th time, the FFA Cup for the sixth time.
On 24 March 2020, the FFA announced that the 2019–20 A-League season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand,[1] and subsequently extended indefinitely. The season resumed on 17 July 2020.[2]
Review
[edit]Pre-season
[edit]On 15 April, it was announced that Rudan would not see out the second year of his contract and would leave at season's end for personal reasons.[3] On 4 May 2019, it was announced Ufuk Talay would be taking the reins of head coach after the departure of Mark Rudan on a one-year deal.[4]
Following the end of the 2018–19 season, Phoenix released nine players including the likes of Mandi, Nathan Burns, Cillian Sheridan, Michał Kopczyński and Ryan Lowry.[5][6][7][8] On 27 May, Wellington Phoenix announced that Johnny Warren Medalist and Golden boot winner Roy Krishna would be departing the club.[9] On 11 June, it was announced that the longest serving captain Andrew Durante will departing the club along with David Williams.[10][11] A week later, defender Tom Doyle also was announced as leaving the club.[12] On 1 July, it was announced that Sarpreet Singh had departed the club for Bayern Munich II after they paid an undisclosed fee between $750,000–$1,000,000.[13]
In his first press conference, Talay expressed his idea of building a young team with a strong Kiwi core. He made his first signing with All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic[14] and signed local Kiwi players, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi,[15] Tim Payne,[16] and Callum McCowatt.[17] Talay made his first import signing with Mexican Ulises Dávila[18] following another import signing of English striker, David Ball.[19] On 24 July, it was announced that Steven Taylor would be the captain heading into the new season[20] while Alex Rufer was made vice-captain.[21] On 18 August, it was announced that Phoenix had paid an undisclosed fee for Reno Piscopo, marking the first time the club paid a transfer fee for a player.[22] Talay also made a handful of signings of young Australian players including Walter Scott,[23] Jaushua Sotirio,[24] Cameron Devlin,[25] Liam McGing,[26] and experienced centre-back Luke DeVere.[27] Talay used his fourth import spot signing Matti Steinmann on a one-year deal.[28]
Talay had a positive start to his managerial tenure with the Wellington Phoenix when he led them to a 7–0 victory over Wairarapa United in a pre-season friendly in his first match in charge.[29] They were knocked-out of the 2019 FFA Cup in the Round of 32, losing 4–2 on penalties to Brisbane Strikers, after making an extraordinary comeback from 2–0 down to a 2–2 draw at full time.[30]
Wellington Phoenix finished with an unbeaten record in pre-season friendlies, drawing 0–0 with Sydney FC, 1–1 with Western Sydney Wanderers, and 1–1 with Melbourne Victory.[31] They also defeated NPL opposition Wollongong Wolves 4–0 and New Zealand club Team Wellington 2–0.[32]
October
[edit]Wellington Phoenix lost their opening game of the season falling 1–0 at home to A-League newcomers Western United coached by former coach Marko Rudan.[33] On 17 October, Wellington Phoenix announced the signing of English striker, Gary Hooper on a one-year marquee deal.[34]
November
[edit]Wellington Phoenix equaled their worst start to a season following 4 narrow defeats to fellow A-League clubs in the first 4 rounds picking up 0 points.[35] In Round 5, Wellington Phoenix drew 1–1 with Melbourne Victory picking up their first point.[36] Wellington Phoenix won their first game of season in Round 6 beating Brisbane Roar 2–1 at home.[37] Ulises Dávila was voted for Player of the Month for November.[38]
December
[edit]In rounds 7, 8, and 9, Wellington Phoenix were 2–1 victors over Brisbane Roar, Adelaide United and the Western Sydney Wanderers accumulating 9 points and moving up into the top six. It was the first time since 2014 Wellington Phoenix had beaten Adelaide United in Adelaide.[39][40] In Round 10, Wellington Phoenix drew with Melbourne Victory in yet another draw despite having an extra man advantage.[41] Round 11 saw Wellington Phoenix produce one of their best performances of the season playing out a 2–2 draw with champions Sydney FC despite dominating the match[42] Wellington Phoenix finished off the year with a dominant 3–1 win over Western United away from home making the win their biggest win of the season so far.[43] Following the win, Wellington Phoenix were described as the second-best team in the A-League right now after reigning Champions Sydney FC by former Premier League winner Robbie Slater.[44] Head coach Ufuk Talay was voted Coach of the Month,[45] while Cameron Devlin was voted Player of the Month.[46] Reno Piscopo was deemed as the December Nominee for the Young Footballer of the Year.[47]
January
[edit]Wellington Phoenix won their first game of the year with a gritty 2–1 win over the Mariners followed by a 2–0 win over Wanderers thus matching their best ever unbeaten run.[48][49] Wellington Phoenix's 9-game unbeaten run came to end with a shock loss to Brisbane Roar.[50] Wellington Phoenix won their last game of the month with a 2–1 win over the Newcastle Jets accumulating 9 points from possible 12 cementing their fourth spot in the ladder.[51] Following a run of strong consistent performances, Cameron Devlin was deemed as the January Nominee for Young Footballer of the Year.[52]
February
[edit]Wellington Phoenix lost their first game of the month 4–2 to Perth Glory in an encouraging effort.[53] Wellington Phoenix then went on to beat Melbourne City for a crucial 1–0 win at Eden Park in front of more than 15,000 fans followed by yet another dominating 2–0 victory over Western United the following week.[54][55] The two wins saw Wellington Phoenix move up to 3rd place on the ladder accumulating 6 points from possible 9. David Ball was voted for Player of the Month for February following a string of consistent performances.[56]
March & Effects of the 2019–20 Coronavirus Pandemic
[edit]Wellington Phoenix continued their strong form into March with a dominant 3–1 over the Central Coast Mariners and a strong 3–0 win over Melbourne Victory. This run of 4 consecutive wins saw Wellington Phoenix match their best ever run of consecutive wins.[57][58] Due to the required self isolation required after overseas travel imposed by the Australian Government imposed on 16 March 2020, Wellington Phoenix were required to self-isolate when arriving in Australia due to playing in Wellington on 15 March 2020. Due to the postponement of games involving Wellington Phoenix, the FFA announced that games would be rescheduled in order to complete the season in a condensed period.[59] On 16 March 2020, the FFA announced that the remainder of the season would proceed with all games being played behind closed doors.[60] Wellington Phoenix intended to relocate for the remainder of the season in Sydney in order to keep playing the remainder of its scheduled games.[61] On 24 March 2020, the FFA announced that the season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand.[62] With the suspension of the league announced, the club returned to Wellington on 24 March 2020.[63] An assessment will be made by the FFA on 22 April 2020.
Players
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
[edit]From youth squad
[edit]N |
Pos. |
Nat. |
Name |
Age |
Notes |
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31 | FW | Ben Waine | 18 | Originally a 1-year scholarship contract, followed by 1-year senior contract,[64] but was upgraded to a 2-year senior contract.[65] |
Transfers in
[edit]No. | Position | Player | Transferred from | Type/fee | Contract length | Date | Ref |
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1 | GK | Stefan Marinovic | Unattached | Free transfer | 2 years | 6 June 2019 | [14] |
23 | DF | Walter Scott | Perth Glory | Free transfer | 1 year | 7 June 2019 | [23] |
11 | MF | Jaushua Sotirio | Western Sydney Wanderers | Free transfer | 1 year | 12 June 2019 | [24] |
3 | DF | Luke DeVere | Unattached | Free transfer | 1 year | 17 June 2019 | [27] |
21 | FW | Callum McCowatt | Eastern Suburbs | Free transfer | 1 year | 26 June 2019 | [17] |
8 | MF | Cameron Devlin | Sydney FC | Free transfer | 2 years | 4 July 2019 | [25] |
10 | MF | Ulises Dávila | Unattached | Free transfer | 2 years | 5 July 2019 | [18] |
2 | DF | Liam McGing | Sutherland Sharks | Free transfer | 1 year | 9 July 2019 | [26] |
9 | FW | David Ball | Rotherham United | Free transfer | 2 years | 12 July 2019 | [19] |
4 | MF | Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi | Auckland City | Free transfer | 1 year | 18 July 2019 | [15] |
6 | MF | Tim Payne | Eastern Suburbs | Free transfer | 1 year | 19 July 2019 | [16] |
5 | MF | Matti Steinmann | Unattached | Free transfer | 1 year | 9 August 2019 | [28] |
7 | FW | Reno Piscopo | Renate | $145,000 | 3 years | 18 August 2019 | [22] |
88 | FW | Gary Hooper | Unattached | Undisclosed | 1 year | 17 October 2019 | [34] |
12 | MF | Brandon Wilson | Unattached | Free transfer | 1.5 years | 6 January 2020 | [66] |
Transfers out
[edit]No. | Position | Player | Transferred to | Type/fee | Date | Ref |
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4 | MF | Mandi | Unattached | End of contract | 13 May 2019 | [5] |
12 | DF | Antony Golec | Unattached | End of contract | 13 May 2019 | [5] |
1 | GK | Filip Kurto | Western United | Free transfer | 14 May 2019 | [6] |
23 | MF | Max Burgess | Western United | Free transfer | 16 May 2019 | [7] |
3 | DF | Justin Gulley | Unattached | Free transfer | 20 May 2019 | [8] |
5 | DF | Ryan Lowry | Unattached | End of contract | 20 May 2019 | [8] |
7 | FW | Cillian Sheridan | Unattached | Free transfer | 20 May 2019 | [8] |
9 | FW | Nathan Burns | Unattached | Mutual contract termination | 20 May 2019 | [8] |
15 | MF | Michał Kopczyński | Legia Warsaw | Loan return | 20 May 2019 | [8] |
21 | FW | Roy Krishna | Unattached | End of contact | 27 May 2019 | [9] |
11 | FW | David Williams | Unattached | Free transfer | 10 June 2019 | [10] |
22 | DF | Andrew Durante | Unattached | Free transfer | 11 June 2019 | [11] |
19 | DF | Tom Doyle | Unattached | Free transfer | 17 June 2019 | [12] |
32 | MF | Gianni Stensness | Unattached | Free transfer | 21 June 2019 | [67] |
18 | MF | Sarpreet Singh | Bayern Munich II | $750,000–$1,000,000[13] | 1 July 2019 | [68] |
Contract extensions
[edit]No. | Name | Position | Duration | Date | Notes |
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14 | Alex Rufer | Midfielder | 3 years | 1 January 2020 | [69] |
27 | Steven Taylor | Defender | 2 years | 1 January 2020 | [69] |
11 | Jaushua Sotirio | Attacker | 2 years | 2 January 2020 | [70] |
6 | Tim Payne | Defender | 2 years | 3 January 2020 | [71] |
Technical staff
[edit]Position | Name |
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Head coach | Ufuk Talay |
Assistant coach | Chris Greenacre |
Assistant coach/Head analyst | Giancarlo Italiano |
Goalkeeping coach | Paul Gothard |
Head physiotherapist | Ben Venn |
Strength & conditioning coach | Aidan Wivell |
Squad statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]- As of 14 August 2020
No. | Pos. | Player | A-League | FFA Cup | Total | |||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
1 | GK | Stefan Marinovic | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
2 | DF | Liam McGing | 0(3) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
3 | DF | Luke DeVere | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
4 | DF | Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi | 3(7) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
5 | MF | Matti Steinmann | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
6 | MF | Tim Payne | 15(1) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
7 | FW | Reno Piscopo | 16(4) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
8 | MF | Cameron Devlin | 16(4) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
9 | FW | David Ball | 23(1) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 6 |
10 | MF | Ulises Dávila | 22(3) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 12 |
11 | FW | Jaushua Sotirio | 14(10) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
12 | MF | Brandon Wilson | 2(2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
13 | DF | Liberato Cacace | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 3 |
14 | MF | Alex Rufer | 11(8) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
16 | DF | Louis Fenton | 7(1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
17 | MF | Callan Elliot | 3(1) | 0 | 0(1) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
20 | GK | Oliver Sail | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
21 | FW | Callum McCowatt | 14(10) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
23 | DF | Walter Scott | 2(1) | 0 | 0(1) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
27 | DF | Steven Taylor | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
31 | FW | Ben Waine | 1(14) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
32 | FW | Sam Sutton | 1(4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
88 | FW | Gary Hooper | 13(8) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 8 |
Disciplinary record
[edit]- As of 14 December 2019
Rank | Position | Name | A-League | FFA Cup | Total | |||
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1 | MF | Matti Steinmann | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
2 | FW | David Ball | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
MF | Liberato Cacace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
MF | Cameron Devlin | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
5 | MF | Alex Rufer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
6 | MF | Callan Elliot | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
GK | Stefan Marinovic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
DF | Steven Taylor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
MF | Tim Payne | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
MF | Reno Piscopo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
FW | Jaushua Sotirio | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
DF | Luke DeVere | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Clean sheets
[edit]- As of 15 March 2020
Rank | Name | A-League | FFA Cup | Total |
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1 | Stefan Marinovic | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Total | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Friendlies
[edit]24 July 2019 | Wairarapa United | 0–7 | Wellington Phoenix | Masterton, New Zealand |
17:30 NZST | Report | Stadium: Trust House Memorial Park |
31 July 2019 | Western Suburbs | 0–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Porirua, New Zealand |
NZST | Report | Stadium: Endeavour Park |
25 August 2019 | Miramar Rangers and Wellington Olympic Select XI | 2–6 | Wellington Phoenix | Wellington, New Zealand |
14:30 NZDT | Report | Stadium: David Farrington Park |
1 September 2019 | Central League Select XI | 0–3 | Wellington Phoenix | Raumati Beach, New Zealand |
14:00 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Weka Park |
7 September 2019 | Wollongong Wolves | 0–4 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney, Australia |
Report | Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
11 September 2019 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney, Australia |
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Report |
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Stadium: Blacktown International Sportspark Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
15 September 2019 | Sydney FC | 0–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney, Australia |
Report | Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
29 September 2019 | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne, Australia |
Report | Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors) |
6 October 2019 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–0 | Team Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand |
14:00 NZST | Report | Stadium: Westpac Stadium |
12 July 2020 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 0–3 | Wellington Phoenix | |
Report |
Competitions
[edit]Win Draw Loss
Overall
[edit]Competition | Started round | Final position / round |
First match | Last match |
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A-League | — | 3rd | 13 October 2019 | 13 August 2020 |
A-League Finals | Elimination-finals | Elimination-finals | 22 August 2020 | 22 August 2020 |
FFA Cup | Round of 32 | Round of 32 | 7 August 2019 | 7 August 2019 |
Overview
[edit]Competition | Record | |||||||
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P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |
A-League | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 46.15 |
FFA Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +0 | 0.00 |
Total | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 35 | +5 | 44.44 |
Source: Competitions
FFA Cup
[edit]7 August Round of 32 | Brisbane Strikers | 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) | Wellington Phoenix | Brisbane |
19:30 | Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 1,612 Referee: Alex King | ||
Penalties | ||||
A-League
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Sydney FC (C) | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 49 | 25 | +24 | 53 | Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League group stage and Finals series[a][72][b] |
2 | Melbourne City | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 49 | 37 | +12 | 47 | Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs and Finals series[a][b] |
3 | Wellington Phoenix[c] | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 41 | Qualification for Finals series[b] |
4 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 40 | Qualification for 2021 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs and Finals series[a][b] |
5 | Western United | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 37 | +9 | 39 | Qualification for Finals series[b] |
6 | Perth Glory | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 37 | |
7 | Adelaide United | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 44 | 49 | −5 | 36 | |
8 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 40 | −8 | 34 | |
9 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 35 | 40 | −5 | 33 | |
10 | Melbourne Victory | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 33 | 44 | −11 | 23 | |
11 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 26 | 55 | −29 | 18 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ a b All Australian teams withdrew from the 2021 AFC Champions League on 4 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d e The top two teams enter the Finals series at the semi-finals, while the teams ranked third to sixth enter the Finals series at the elimination-finals.
- ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for the 2021 AFC Champions League as they are not recognised as an AFC club.
Results summary
[edit]Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 41 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 11 | +10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 22 | −5 |
Source: ultimatealeague.com
Result by round
[edit]A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
[edit]Win Draw Loss
13 October 2019 1 | Wellington Phoenix | 0–1 | Western United | Wellington |
18:00 NZDT | Report |
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Stadium: Westpac Stadium Attendance: 8,254 Referee: Kurt Ams |
20 October 2019 2 | Sydney FC | 2–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney |
18:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Leichhardt Oval Attendance: 12,538 Referee: Jonathan Barreiro |
27 October 2019 3 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–2 | Perth Glory | Wellington |
18:00 NZDT | Report |
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Stadium: Westpac Stadium Attendance: 6,054 Referee: Alex King |
3 November 2019 4 | Melbourne City | 3–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne |
16:00 AEDT | Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 6,440 Referee: Ben Abraham |
10 November 2019 5 | Melbourne Victory | 1–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne |
16:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 15,014 Referee: Adam Kersey |
23 November 2019 7 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–1 | Brisbane Roar | Wellington |
19:15 NZDT | Report |
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Stadium: Westpac Stadium Attendance: 6,790 Referee: Adam Kersey |
1 December 2019 8 | Adelaide United | 1–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Adelaide |
17:30 ACDT |
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Report | Stadium: Coopers Stadium Attendance: 6,207 Referee: Adam Fielding |
7 December 2019 9 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–1 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Auckland |
19:15 NZDT | Report |
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Stadium: Eden Park Attendance: 8,851 Referee: Daniel Elder |
14 December 2019 10 | Melbourne Victory | 0–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Melbourne |
17:15 AEST | Report | Stadium: AAMI Park Attendance: 12,023 Referee: Stephen Lucas |
21 December 2019 11 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–2 | Sydney FC | Wellington |
19:15 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Westpac Stadium Attendance: 8,855 Referee: Chris Beath |
28 December 2019 12 | Western United | 1–3 | Wellington Phoenix | Ballarat |
17:15 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Mars Stadium Attendance: 5,084 Referee: Shaun Evans |
4 January 2020 13 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–1 | Central Coast Mariners | Wellington |
19:15 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 8,201 Referee: Jonathan Barreiro |
11 January 2020 14 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–0 | Western Sydney Wanderers | Wellington |
16:45 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 9,166 Referee: Adam Kersey |
18 January 2020 15 | Brisbane Roar | 1–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Brisbane |
16:15 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Suncorp Stadium Attendance: 9,987 Referee: Alex King |
24 January 2020 16 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–1 | Newcastle Jets | Wellington |
19:15 NZDT | Report |
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Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 8,503 Referee: Ben Abraham |
7 February 2020 18 | Perth Glory | 4–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Perth |
18:45 AWST |
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Report |
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Stadium: HBF Park Attendance: 7,248 Referee: Adam Kersey |
15 February 2020 19 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–0 | Melbourne City | Auckland |
19:15 NZDT |
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Report | Stadium: Eden Park Attendance: 15,347 Referee: Alex King |
21 February 2020 20 | Wellington Phoenix | 2–0 | Western United | Wellington |
19:15 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 7,281 Referee: Shaun Evans |
8 March 2020 22 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–3 | Wellington Phoenix | Gosford |
16:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Central Coast Stadium Attendance: 3,773 Referee: Adam Kersey |
15 March 2020 23 | Wellington Phoenix | 3–0 | Melbourne Victory | Wellington |
18:00 NZDT | Report | Stadium: Sky Stadium Attendance: 7,519 Referee: Alex King |
17 July 2020 21 | Sydney FC | 3–1 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney |
19:30 AEDT | Report | Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Attendance: 1,796 Referee: Chris Beath |
22 July 2020 27 | Perth Glory | 1–2 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney |
19:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bankwest Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Alex King |
25 July 2020 26 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–1 | Adelaide United | Sydney |
17:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Bankwest Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Kurt Ams |
31 July 2020 29 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney |
19:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Bankwest Stadium Attendance: 2,194 Referee: Kurt Ams |
5 August 2020 28 | Wellington Phoenix | 1–1 | Brisbane Roar | Newcastle |
18:00 AEDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: McDonald Jones Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Alex King |
13 August 2020 24 | Newcastle Jets | 3–0 | Wellington Phoenix | Sydney |
19:30 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Alireza Faghani |
Finals series
[edit]22 August 2020 Elimination-final | Wellington Phoenix | 0–1 | Perth Glory | Sydney |
17:00 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Bankwest Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Alex King |
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- ^ Rollo, Phillip (10 October 2019). "Five new Wellington Phoenix players who could light up the A-League this season". Stuff.co.nz.
...in a 1–1 draw against Melbourne Victory during the pre-season...
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- ^ Rollo, Phillip (13 October 2019). "Mark Rudan makes winning return as Western United edge Wellington Phoenix". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (17 October 2019). "Former Premier League striker Gary Hooper Wellington Phoenix's new marquee man". Stuff.co.nz.
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- ^ Rollo, Phillip (10 November 2019). "VAR decision goes Wellington Phoenix's way in Melbourne Victory stalemate". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (23 November 2019). "Taylor-made: Super Steven steers Wellington Phoenix to much-needed win". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Ulises Davila named Player of the Month for November". A-League. 8 January 2020.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (2 December 2019). "'10 out of 10': Wellington Phoenix enjoy rare win over Adelaide United". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (8 December 2019). "Wellington Phoenix beat Western Sydney Wanderers with late VAR-aided penalty". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (15 December 2019). "Wasteful Wellington Phoenix held by 10-man Melbourne Victory". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (22 December 2019). "Wellington Phoenix star Ulises Davila misses sitter in Sydney stalemate". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (28 December 2019). "Wellington Phoenix get one over Mark Rudan, Western United lucky to avoid red". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Windon, Jacob (28 December 2019). "Slater – Wellington are the second-best team in the Hyundai A-League right now". A-League.
- ^ "Ufuk Talay voted Coach of the Month for December". A-League. 7 January 2020.
- ^ "Cameron Devlin named Player of the Month for December". A-League. 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Reno Piscopo named December Nominee for the Young Footballer of the Year". A-League. 7 January 2020.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (5 January 2020). "Hip injury to key striker David Ball sours Wellington Phoenix win". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (14 January 2020). "Teen defender Liberato Cacace hits the mark for in-form Wellington Phoenix". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (18 January 2020). "Brisbane Roar substitute's goal ends Wellington Phoenix's unbeaten run". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (24 January 2020). "Stefan Marinovic rescues Wellington Phoenix in ugly win over Newcastle Jets". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Cameron Devlin named January Nominee for Young Footballer of the Year". A-League. 3 February 2020.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (8 February 2020). "Wellington Phoenix fightback falls short against Perth Glory after red card Payne". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Voerman, Andrew (15 February 2020). "English forwards Gary Hooper and David Ball combine in Wellington Phoenix win". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (21 February 2020). "Wellington Phoenix rain on Mark Rudan's parade with commanding victory". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "David Ball voted Player of the Month for February". A-League. 5 March 2020.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (9 March 2020). "Wellington Phoenix punish Central Coast Mariners in Liberato Cacace's 50th game". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (16 March 2020). "Wellington Phoenix beat Melbourne Victory for fourth straight win amid virus uncertainty". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "Hyundai A-League 2019/20 Season Draw – Fixture Updates". A-League. 18 March 2020.
- ^ "Update on COVID-19: Hyundai A-League to play matches behind closed doors". A-League. 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Confirmed: Phoenix heading to Sydney to continue Hyundai A-League Finals Series push". A-League. 17 March 2020.
- ^ "FFA to postpone remaining matches in the Hyundai A-League season due to COVID-19". Football Federation Australia. 24 March 2020.
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- ^ Rollo, Phillip (21 June 2019). "Wellington Phoenix lock in hometown product Ben Waine on two-year deal". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (11 October 2019). "Ben Waine earns contract upgrade as Wellington Phoenix hit the magic 20 mark". Stuff.co.nz.
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Meanwhile, Gianni Stensness has rejected an upgraded contract and will be moving on from the club after one season to explore opportunities in Europe.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (1 July 2019). "Done deal: Bayern Munich sign promising Kiwi footballer Sarpreet Singh". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (1 January 2020). "Steven Taylor and Alex Rufer commit long-term futures to Wellington Phoenix". Stuff.co.nz.
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