Match Report
FC Western defeated Wellington Phoenix Res 2-1 in the National League (New Zealand). Before the match, FC Western were 10th in the National League (New Zealand) table with Wellington Phoenix Res in 8th. Their only previous encounter (since 2026) was won by FC Western. FC Western had scored 6 goals this season (0.6 per game), Wellington Phoenix Res had 10 (1.0 per game). FC Western's goals came from Leo Elder (20'), Scott Manning (30'); Wellington Phoenix Res scored through Dylan Gardiner (88'). Match stats: possession 36%-64%, shots 8-16, on target 3-4, corners 7-10. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Goal scorers
FC Western: Leo Elder (20'), Scott Manning (30') · Wellington Phoenix Res: Dylan Gardiner (88')
Key stats
Possession: FC Western 36% · Wellington Phoenix Res 64% · Total shots: 8-16 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 7-10