Wellington Phoenix - Sydney - 16 March 2024 A-League - (2-1)

Free kick for Sydney in their own half.

Wellington Phoenix FC’s Bozhidar Kraev is on his feet again at Eden Park.

Attention is being given to Wellington Phoenix FC’s Bozhidar Kraev and play has been suspended briefly.

In Auckland, Fabio (Sydney) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.

Alireza Faghani signals a Sydney throw-in in Wellington Phoenix FC's half.

Free kick for Sydney in their own half.

Throw-in Sydney.

Ball safe as Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Sydney make their fourth substitution with Joel King replacing Robert Mak.

Throw-in for Sydney in their own half.

Scott Wootton for Wellington Phoenix FC has been booked by Alireza Faghani and receives a first yellow card.

Isaac Hughes (Wellington Phoenix FC) does not seem to be able to continue. He is replaced by David Ball.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Auckland to check on Isaac Hughes, who is grimacing with pain.

Free kick for Sydney in the half of Wellington Phoenix FC.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Wellington Phoenix FC are in shooting range from this free kick.

Free kick for Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Wellington Phoenix FC to take a throw-in in Sydney territory.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC at Eden Park.

Sydney awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Alireza Faghani signals a Wellington Phoenix FC throw-in in Sydney's half.

Ball safe as Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Sam Sutton (Wellington Phoenix FC) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Throw-in Wellington Phoenix FC.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Sydney have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Sydney.

Wellington Phoenix FC have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Sydney in the half of Wellington Phoenix FC.

The home team replace Nicholas Pennington with Mohamed Al-Taay.

Free kick for Sydney in the half of Wellington Phoenix FC.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC at Eden Park.

Jack Rodwell is replacing Gabriel Lacerda for Sydney at Eden Park.

Ufuk Talay (Sydney) is making a second substitution, with Max Burgess replacing Corey Hollman.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal! Wellington Phoenix FC have got their heads in front thanks to a Kosta Barbarouses strike. Youstin Salas with an assist there.

Ball safe as Wellington Phoenix FC is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Can Sydney get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Wellington Phoenix FC's half?

Throw-in for Sydney in the half of Wellington Phoenix FC.

Ball goes out of play for a Wellington Phoenix FC goal kick.

Throw-in for Sydney in their own half.

Can Wellington Phoenix FC get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sydney's half?

Alireza Faghani awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in Wellington Phoenix FC.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Auckland.

Sydney's Luke Brattan gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Corner awarded to Sydney.

Alireza Faghani signals a Sydney throw-in in Wellington Phoenix FC's half.

Sydney have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Sydney have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Fabio of Sydney smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Sydney are coming forward and Jordan Courtney-Perkins gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Wellington Phoenix FC will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Sydney.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Sydney in their own half.

Fabio is on a sub for Jaiden Kucharski for Sydney.

Alireza Faghani awards Wellington Phoenix FC a goal kick.

Sydney's Anthony Caceres gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Throw-in for Sydney at Eden Park.

Wellington Phoenix FC to take a throw-in in Sydney territory.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Wellington Phoenix FC.

Own goal in Auckland! Hayden Matthews scores in his own net to make it 1-1.

Goal kick for Wellington Phoenix FC at Eden Park.

Free kick for Sydney in their own half.

Ball safe as Wellington Phoenix FC is awarded a throw-in in their half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Sydney goal kick.

Ben Old of Wellington Phoenix FC gets in a strike, but is off target.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC in the half of Sydney.

Corner awarded to Wellington Phoenix FC.

Wellington Phoenix FC to take a throw-in in Sydney territory.

The first-half has come to a close in Auckland.

Sydney have a goal kick.

Alex Rufer for Wellington Phoenix FC gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Wellington Phoenix FC.

Kosta Barbarouses gets his shot on target but fails to score for Wellington Phoenix FC.

Can Wellington Phoenix FC get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sydney's half?

Sydney have a goal kick.

Wellington Phoenix FC's Bozhidar Kraev breaks free at Eden Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Throw-in Wellington Phoenix FC.

Alireza Faghani signals a Wellington Phoenix FC throw-in in Sydney's half.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Sydney at Eden Park.

Wellington Phoenix FC have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Wellington Phoenix FC's Finn Surman goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

In Auckland a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Wellington Phoenix FC are whistled for offside.

Corner awarded to Wellington Phoenix FC.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Auckland.

In Auckland Wellington Phoenix FC attack through Ben Old. The finish is off target, however.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Sydney at Eden Park.

Sydney drives forward and Joe Lolley gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Alireza Faghani signals a throw-in for Sydney, close to Wellington Phoenix FC's area.

Wellington Phoenix FC are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Throw-in for Sydney in the half of Wellington Phoenix FC.

Sydney have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Sydney awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alireza Faghani signals a free kick to Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Sydney have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Sydney have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC at Eden Park.

Throw-in Wellington Phoenix FC.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alireza Faghani awards Wellington Phoenix FC a goal kick.

Gabriel Lacerda (Sydney) strikes – and hits the bar! Ohhhh so close!

Corner awarded to Sydney.

Sydney to take a throw-in in Wellington Phoenix FC territory.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Alireza Faghani awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in high up the field for Wellington Phoenix FC in Auckland.

Giancarlo Italiano (Wellington Phoenix FC) has taken off Tim Payne who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Youstin Salas is the replacement.

Tim Payne is back on the pitch.

Tim Payne is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Sydney have a dangerous throw-in.

Andrew Redmayne returns to the field for Sydney after picking up a slight injury.

Alireza Faghani waits before resuming play because Andrew Redmayne for Sydney is still down.

Ball goes out of play for a Sydney goal kick.

Wellington Phoenix FC have been awarded a corner by Alireza Faghani.

Can Wellington Phoenix FC capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sydney's half?

Alireza Faghani signals a throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC, close to Sydney's area.

Corner awarded to Wellington Phoenix FC.

Can Wellington Phoenix FC get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sydney's half?

Ball safe as Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Alireza Faghani awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC close to the penalty box.

Wellington Phoenix FC's Kosta Barbarouses gets in a shot on goal at Eden Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Free kick Wellington Phoenix FC.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC at Eden Park.

Throw-in for Wellington Phoenix FC in their own half.

Wellington Phoenix FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alireza Faghani signals a Sydney throw-in in Wellington Phoenix FC's half.

Sydney take a 0-1 lead thanks to Robert Mak. Anthony Caceres instrumental with a fine assist.

Throw-in high up the field for Sydney in Auckland.

Ball safe as Sydney is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Sydney needs to be cautious. Wellington Phoenix FC have an attacking throw-in.

Throw-in Wellington Phoenix FC.

Both teams haven't won their last match in A-League.

Alex Rufer has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at Wellington Phoenix FC. Luke Brattan has collected 5 for Sydney FC.

Sydney FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Wellington Phoenix FC's.

In A-League, Sydney FC has better performance than Wellington Phoenix FC.

Wellington Phoenix FC scores 1.73 goals when playing at home and Sydney FC scores 1.8 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Wellington Phoenix FC and Sydney FC is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between Wellington Phoenix FC and Sydney FC is 2.2.

Wellington Phoenix FC scores 1 goals in a match against Sydney FC and Sydney FC scores 1.2 goals against Wellington Phoenix FC (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Wellington Phoenix FC won 2, Sydney FC won 2, 1 draws.

When Sydney FC is down 1-0 away, they win 16% of their matches.

When Wellington Phoenix FC is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

When Sydney FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 62% of their matches.

When Wellington Phoenix FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 83% of their matches.

On their last meeting Sydney FC won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Sydney FC.

Wellington Phoenix FC wins 36% of halftimes, Sydney FC wins 47%.

Wellington Phoenix FC wins 1st half in 36% of their matches, Sydney FC in 47% of their matches.

Sydney FC have scored at least one goal for 12 consecutive matches.

Sydney FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

Kosta Barbarouses is Wellington Phoenix FC's top scorer with 10 goals. Fabio Gomes has scored 9 times for Sydney FC.

Wellington Phoenix FC's home record this season: 6-2-1.

Sydney FC haven't scored in 3 of their 9 away matches in A-League this season.

Wellington Phoenix FC haven't scored in 2 of their 9 home matches in A-League this season.

Sydney FC have lost none of their last 5 away matches.

Sydney FC haven't lost in their last 8 games.

Wellington Phoenix FC haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.

Wellington Phoenix FC haven't lost in their last 10 games.

Did you know that Sydney FC scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

Did you know that Wellington Phoenix FC scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Wellington Phoenix FC's last home win against Sydney FC was in 2013.

During the last 50 meetings, Wellington Phoenix FC have won 17 times, there have been 6 draws while Sydney FC have won 27 times. The goal difference is 88-62 in favour of Sydney FC.

During the last 23 meetings with Wellington Phoenix FC playing at home, Wellington Phoenix FC have won 8 times, there have been 5 draws while Sydney FC have won 10 times. The goal difference is 32-29 in favour of Sydney FC.

The most common result of matches between Wellington Phoenix FC and Sydney FC is 1-2. 7 matches have ended with this result.