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

As Wellington Phoenix prepare to host Sydney FC on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 03:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Wellington Phoenix, currently 11th in the standings with 20 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 11 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 16 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Sydney FC, sitting 3rd with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC have favored Wellington Phoenix, with Sydney FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Auckland, Wellington Phoenix recorded a 0-5 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Oluwayemi, Hughes, Tuiloma, James, Sheridan, Armiento, Nagasawa, Rufer, Retre, Najjarine, Eze. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Sydney FC's last outing came against Brisbane Roar FC, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Devenish-Meares, Grant, Popovic, Grant, Okon, Garuccio, Quispe, Quintal, Lolley, Arslan, Stamatelopoulos. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Wellington Phoenix are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC 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 4.2 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Sydney FC's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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