Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Wellington Phoenix prepare to host Auckland on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 05:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Wellington Phoenix, currently 10th in the standings with 20 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 11 points from 9 home 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 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Auckland, sitting 2nd with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Wellington Phoenix and Auckland have favored Auckland, with Auckland claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). In head-to-head clashes of late, Auckland have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Western Sydney, Wellington Phoenix recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Kelly-Heald, Hughes, Tuiloma, Sheridan, Payne, Armiento, Nagasawa, Rufer, Singh, Kartum , Eze. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Auckland's last outing came against Sydney FC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Wellington Phoenix are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Wellington Phoenix and Auckland 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: Wellington Phoenix's fixtures have averaged 4.1 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Auckland's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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