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Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC result, stats & H2H

Wellington Phoenix

0–1

Sydney FC

Alexandar Popovic

01/03/2026 04:00 · Sky Stadium

Wellington Phoenix0–1Sydney FC

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Alex Rufer
Isaac Hughes
Ramy Najjarine

Alexandar Popovic
Tiago Quintal

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

Wellington PhoenixSydney FC

3Shots on target3

13Fouls9

3Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Wellington Phoenix

Sydney FC

Ben GaruccioDF · 90′Player of the match7.9
Joshua OluwayemiGK · 90′7.3
Paulo RetreMF · 90′7.3
Alex GrantDF · 90′7.3
Harrison Devenish-MearesGK · 90′7.3

Joshua OluwayemiGK · 90′7.3
Paulo RetreMF · 90′7.3
Matthew SheridanMF · 90′6.9

Ben GaruccioDF · 90′Player of the match7.9
Alex GrantDF · 90′7.3
Harrison Devenish-MearesGK · 90′7.3

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: A-League
Kick-off: Sun 1 Mar 04:00 EET
Stadium: Sky Stadium
Capacity: 37,034
City: Wellington

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

1Wellington Phoenix wins

0Draws

1Sydney FC wins

Last matches: Wellington Phoenix

25.10.26A-LeagueWellington PhoenixCentral Coast Mariners20W
18.10.26A-LeagueWellington PhoenixMelbourne Victory21W
24.04.26A-LeagueMacarthur FCWellington Phoenix40L
18.04.26A-LeagueWellington PhoenixWS Wanderers21W
12.04.26A-LeagueMelbourne CityWellington Phoenix20L

Last matches: Sydney FC

25.10.26A-LeagueSydney FCAdelaide United21W
16.10.26A-LeagueSydney FCWS Wanderers00D
09.09.26FFA CupSydney FCMelbourne Victory02L
18.08.26FFA CupSD RaidersSydney FC01W
09.08.26FFA CupBrisbane RoarSydney FC24W

Head-to-head matches

01.03.26A-LeagueWellington PhoenixSydney FC01L
18.01.26A-LeagueSydney FCWellington Phoenix02W

1.50Avg goals0%Both scored0%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: head-to-head record

2 meetings since 2026: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

1Wellington Phoenix wins

0Draws

1Sydney FC wins

2:1Goals (Wellington Phoenix : Sydney FC)

1.50Goals per match

0%BTTS

50%Over 1.5

0%Over 2.5

0%Over 3.5

Wellington Phoenix at home: 0-0-10:1 goals in 1 games
Sydney FC at home: 0-0-10:2 goals in 1 games
Wellington Phoenix's biggest win: 0–2Sydney FC 0–2 Wellington Phoenix, 18 Jan 2026
Sydney FC's biggest win: 0–1Wellington Phoenix 0–1 Sydney FC, 1 Mar 2026

Meetings (2 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
1 Mar 2026	A-League	Wellington Phoenix	0–1	Sydney FC
18 Jan 2026	A-League	Sydney FC	0–2	Wellington Phoenix

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Wellington Phoenix3W 0D 2L · goals 6–8

W25.10A-LeagueHCentral Coast Mariners2–0
W18.10A-LeagueHMelbourne Victory2–1
L24.04A-LeagueAMacarthur FC0–4
W18.04A-LeagueHWS Wanderers2–1
L12.04A-LeagueAMelbourne City0–2

Sydney FC3W 1D 1L · goals 7–5

W25.10A-LeagueHAdelaide United2–1
D16.10A-LeagueHWS Wanderers0–0
L09.09FFA CupHMelbourne Victory0–2
W18.08FFA CupASD Raiders1–0
W09.08FFA CupABrisbane Roar4–2

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

Wellington PhoenixSydney FC

1.2Goals scored per game1.6

1.5Goals conceded per game1.0

40%Both teams scored60%

50%Over 2.5 goals40%

3Clean sheets2

30%Failed to score30%

4-0-1Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)4-1-1

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

Wellington PhoenixSydney FC

A-League 2025/2026 · 26 gamesA-League 2025/2026 · 30 games

1.4Goals scored1.3

1.8Goals conceded0.9

5.6Corners4.7

12.8Shots14.9

49%Possession54%

1.4Yellow cards1.8

15%Clean sheets43%

19%Failed to score30%

5-2-6Home / away record (W-D-L)9-1-6

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

Wellington PhoenixSydney FC

Top stats

3Shots on target3

Passes

375Passes456

289Accurate passes358

77%Pass accuracy79%

Defence

13Fouls9

2Goalkeeper saves3

Discipline

3Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

7.9Ben GaruccioSydney FC
7.3Joshua OluwayemiWellington Phoenix
7.3Paulo RetreWellington Phoenix
7.3Alex GrantSydney FC
7.3Harrison Devenish-MearesSydney FC

Wellington Phoenix (14)

Sydney FC (15)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · A-League

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
1	Wellington Phoenix	2	+3	6	WW
2	WS Wanderers	2	+3	4	WD
4	Macarthur FC	2	+1	4	DW
5	Sydney FC	2	+1	4	WD
6	Auckland FC	3	-1	4	DLW

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

Wellington PhoenixFormationSydney FC

Wellington Phoenix

Sydney FC

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC preview

Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC met in the A-League on Sun, 1 Mar 2026, and the match finished 0–1.

Form · last 5 matches

Wellington PhoenixWWLWL6 scored · 8 conceded

Sydney FCWDLWW7 scored · 5 conceded

Key facts · last 5

Wellington PhoenixSydney FC

1.2Goals scored per game1.6

1.5Goals conceded per game1.0

40%Both teams scored60%

50%Over 2.5 goals40%

3Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

1Wellington Phoenix wins

0Draws

1Sydney FC wins

2 meetings · 1.5 goals per game · both teams scored in 0%

League table

Wellington Phoenix1st6 pts · 2 played

Sydney FC5th4 pts · 2 played

Wellington Phoenix lead by 2 pts

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Recent form over the last 5: Wellington Phoenix WWLWL (goals 6–8), Sydney FC WDLWW (goals 7–5).

Both teams scored in 40% of Wellington Phoenix's recent games and 60% of Sydney FC's; over 2.5 goals landed in 50% and 40% respectively.

Per game, Wellington Phoenix average 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded (clean sheets: 3), Sydney FC 1.6 and 1.0 (clean sheets: 2).

Across 2 head-to-head games the record reads 1–0–1 (wins–draws–losses) from Wellington Phoenix's side.

Those 2 games averaged 1.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Wellington Phoenix sit 1st on 6 pts after 2 games, Sydney FC 5th on 4 pts.

Nito explains: Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 40% of Wellington Phoenix's last 10 matches and 60% of Sydney FC's last 10. In their 2 recorded meetings it was 0%. In this match it did not (Wellington Phoenix 0-1 Sydney FC).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Wellington Phoenix reached that in 50% of their last 10 matches, Sydney FC in 40% of their last 10. Their 2 meetings averaged 1.5 goals (0% over 2.5). This match had 1 goals: under.

What does the form guide WWLWL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Wellington Phoenix, last 5: 3 W · 0 D · 2 L (6 scored, 8 conceded). Sydney FC, last 5: 3 W · 1 D · 1 L (7 scored, 5 conceded).

Where do Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC stand in the table?

Wellington Phoenix are 1st with 6 points from 2 games. Sydney FC are 5th with 4 points from 2 games. The gap between them is 2 points.

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: questions & answers

Who won Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC?

Sydney FC won 1–0.

Did both teams score in Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC?

No, the match finished 0–1.

When was Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC played?

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC was played on Sun, 1 Mar 2026 at 04:00 (GMT+2) at Sky Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC?

2 meetings: Wellington Phoenix 1 wins, 0 draws, Sydney FC 1 wins. Those 2 games averaged 1.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC result, stats & H2H

Wellington Phoenix

Sydney FC

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Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Wellington Phoenix

Last matches: Sydney FC

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (2 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

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Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · A-League

Line-ups

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Comments

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC

How often do Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide WWLWL mean?

Where do Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC stand in the table?

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: questions & answers

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Top-rated players

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · A-League

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

Meetings (2 most recent)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Wellington Phoenix

Last matches: Sydney FC

Head-to-head matches

Key facts

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: questions & answers

Nito explains: Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC

How often do Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?