Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Brisbane Roar FC prepare to host Wellington Phoenix on March 21, 2026, with kick-off at 05:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Brisbane Roar FC, currently 8th in the standings with 24 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 12 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Wellington Phoenix, sitting 9th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Brisbane Roar FC and Wellington Phoenix have favored Wellington Phoenix, with Wellington Phoenix claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Over the past few seasons, Wellington Phoenix have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Western Sydney, Brisbane Roar FC recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Bouzanis, McGarry, Lode, Valkanis, Salas, O'Shea, Maieroni, Hore, Klein, Vrakas, Ruhs. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Wellington Phoenix's last outing came against Perth Glory, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Oluwayemi, Edwards, Hughes, Tuiloma, Payne, Nagasawa, Retre, Rufer, Najjarine, Eze, Piper. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Brisbane Roar FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Brisbane Roar FC and Wellington Phoenix are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Brisbane Roar FC's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Wellington Phoenix's games average 3.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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