Match Report
Wellington Phoenix won 1-0 against Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men. Before the match, Melbourne Victory were 4th in the A-League Men table with Wellington Phoenix in 8th. Melbourne Victory have dominated this fixture (2018–2026), winning 9 of 19 encounters. Melbourne Victory had scored 44 goals this season (1.7 per game), Wellington Phoenix had 36 (1.4 per game). Wellington Phoenix scored through Sander Kartum (89'). Match stats: possession 50%-50%, shots 10-14, on target 3-3, corners 7-8. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
The matchup in the A-League Men brings together Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Melbourne Victory occupy 4th place with 40 points. Wellington Phoenix, for their part, hold 8th with 33.
The head-to-head ledger since 2018 shows 19 meetings: 9 for Melbourne Victory, 5 for Wellington Phoenix, 5 drawn.
Full time brought a 0-1 scoreline, and with it the win for Wellington Phoenix.
Goal scorers
Wellington Phoenix: Sander Kartum (89')
Key stats
Possession: Melbourne Victory 50% · Wellington Phoenix 50% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 7-8