Wellington Phoenix host Auckland FC in the A-League on 21 February 2026, Saturday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 04:00 UK Time.
Wellington Phoenix return home after a sequence of high-scoring fixtures that have showcased both attacking intent and defensive fragility. Results have fluctuated sharply, with open games becoming a recurring theme in recent weeks.
Auckland FC arrive in stronger overall position, combining efficient finishing with a more stable defensive structure. With both sides carrying attacking momentum, this derby has the ingredients for another contest defined by tempo shifts and second-half drama.
Wellington’s recent 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers followed a 2-3 home defeat to Melbourne Victory and another 2-2 stalemate against Melbourne City. A heavy 4-1 loss at Newcastle Jets exposed defensive gaps in transition, although the 2-0 away win at Sydney FC demonstrated their capacity to respond with discipline when required.
Across these five matches, Wellington have scored nine and conceded eleven, underlining the volatility in their approach. They commit numbers forward confidently, particularly through wide channels, but their defensive line has struggled when forced to retreat quickly against direct attacks.
Auckland drew 1-1 away at Sydney FC most recently, building on a 1-0 home win over the same opponent. Despite a 2-1 defeat at Perth Glory, they responded strongly with a 2-2 draw against Central Coast Mariners and a narrow 2-1 loss at Melbourne City, showing competitiveness even in defeat.
With 24 goals scored and just 18 conceded over the campaign, Auckland possess greater defensive control than their hosts. They tend to manage tempo carefully before accelerating in the latter stages, often creating clearer chances as matches open up. Their structure has allowed them to remain composed even when trailing.
The best bet for this match revolves around over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 2.00 odds. Wellington’s last four league matches have produced scorelines of 2-2, 2-3, 2-2 and 4-1, while Auckland’s recent fixtures have also featured consistent scoring at both ends.
Backing the second half as the highest scoring half at 2.05 odds aligns with the way both teams manage games. Auckland frequently increase attacking intensity after the break, and Wellington’s defensive organisation tends to loosen as matches stretch.
For those considering a correct score prediction, 3-2 Auckland FC at 21.00 odds reflects the attacking momentum on both sides. Wellington’s willingness to push forward should create opportunities, yet Auckland’s greater composure in decisive moments could ultimately tilt the balance.
| Wellington Phoenix | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 25 | 29 |
| Wins | 9 | 13 |
| Draws | 6 | 10 |
| Loss | 10 | 6 |
| Goals For | 36 | 48 |
| Goals Against | 44 | 31 |
| Wellington Phoenix | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 13 | 14 |
| Wins | 5 | 7 |
| Draws | 2 | 5 |
| Loss | 6 | 2 |
| Goals For | 19 | 25 |
| Goals Against | 23 | 12 |
|
18.04.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers |
2-1 |
|
12.04.26
|
Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
05.04.26
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
0-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory |
2-0 |
|
06.03.26
|
Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
01.03.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-5 |
|
13.02.26
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Wellington Phoenix |
2-2 |
|
06.02.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
2-3 |
|
30.01.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City |
2-2 |
|
23.01.26
|
Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix |
4-1 |
|
18.01.26
|
Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix |
0-2 |
|
11.01.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
2-2 |
|
03.01.26
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
0-3 |
|
29.12.25
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
5-1 |
|
21.12.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners |
3-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
1-3 |
|
06.12.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
3-1 |
|
29.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
2-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Macarthur |
0-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
02.11.25
|
Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
26.10.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
2-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix |
2-2 |
|
19.08.25
|
Heidelberg United Wellington Phoenix |
4-0 |
|
10.08.25
|
Nunawading Wellington Phoenix |
0-1 |
|
27.07.25
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix (Penalties:7 - 8) |
1-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Wrexham |
1-0 |
|
14.05.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
1-0 |
|
04.05.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory |
0-2 |
|
26.04.25
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
1-0 |
|
18.04.25
|
Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix |
3-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
2-3 |
|
06.04.25
|
Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
29.03.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers |
2-2 |
|
16.03.25
|
Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Western United Wellington Phoenix |
4-1 |
|
28.02.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City |
0-1 |
|
22.02.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
6-1 |
|
14.02.25
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
1-0 |
|
06.02.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
1-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners |
0-0 |
|
20.01.25
|
Macarthur Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
15.01.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC |
0-0 |
|
11.01.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
1-2 |
|
03.01.25
|
Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
28.12.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
2-1 |
|
22.12.24
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Wellington Phoenix |
4-1 |
|
14.12.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Macarthur |
1-2 |
|
18.04.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers |
2-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory |
2-0 |
|
01.03.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-5 |
|
06.02.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
2-3 |
|
30.01.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City |
2-2 |
|
11.01.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
2-2 |
|
21.12.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners |
3-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
1-3 |
|
29.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
2-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Macarthur |
0-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
26.10.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
2-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Wrexham |
1-0 |
|
14.05.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
1-0 |
|
04.05.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory |
0-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
2-3 |
|
29.03.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers |
2-2 |
|
28.02.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City |
0-1 |
|
06.02.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
1-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners |
0-0 |
|
15.01.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC |
0-0 |
|
11.01.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
1-2 |
|
28.12.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
2-1 |
|
14.12.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Macarthur |
1-2 |
|
24.11.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
1-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
20.10.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Western United |
1-1 |
|
22.09.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Wellington Olympic |
2-0 |
|
17.09.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
0-1 |
|
18.05.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
1-2 |
|
27.04.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Macarthur |
3-0 |
|
12.04.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
1-0 |
|
30.03.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
1-0 |
|
16.03.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC |
2-1 |
|
03.03.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Adelaide United |
3-2 |
|
10.02.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Western United |
2-0 |
|
06.02.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners |
0-0 |
|
19.01.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
1-1 |
|
23.12.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers |
2-0 |
|
09.12.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
0-3 |
|
25.11.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne City |
1-0 |
|
04.11.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
5-2 |
|
28.10.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory |
2-1 |
|
16.04.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Brisbane Roar |
2-2 |
|
01.04.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory |
1-2 |
|
12.03.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC |
1-0 |
|
04.03.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Newcastle Jets |
2-1 |
|
28.01.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Perth Glory |
2-2 |
|
22.01.23
|
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners |
2-1 |
|
12.04.26
|
Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
05.04.26
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
0-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
06.03.26
|
Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
13.02.26
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Wellington Phoenix |
2-2 |
|
23.01.26
|
Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix |
4-1 |
|
18.01.26
|
Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix |
0-2 |
|
03.01.26
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
0-3 |
|
29.12.25
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
5-1 |
|
06.12.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
3-1 |
|
02.11.25
|
Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix |
2-2 |
|
19.08.25
|
Heidelberg United Wellington Phoenix |
4-0 |
|
10.08.25
|
Nunawading Wellington Phoenix |
0-1 |
|
27.07.25
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix (Penalties:7 - 8) |
1-1 |
|
26.04.25
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
1-0 |
|
18.04.25
|
Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix |
3-2 |
|
06.04.25
|
Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
16.03.25
|
Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Western United Wellington Phoenix |
4-1 |
|
22.02.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
6-1 |
|
14.02.25
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
1-0 |
|
20.01.25
|
Macarthur Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
03.01.25
|
Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
22.12.24
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Wellington Phoenix |
4-1 |
|
07.12.24
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
2-1 |
|
10.11.24
|
Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix |
0-3 |
|
26.10.24
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix |
0-2 |
|
06.10.24
|
Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix |
2-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Wellington Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
06.08.24
|
South Melbourne Wellington Phoenix |
1-0 |
|
12.05.24
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
0-0 |
|
19.04.24
|
Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
06.04.24
|
Central Coast Mariners Wellington Phoenix |
2-1 |
|
09.03.24
|
Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix |
1-0 |
|
24.02.24
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix |
0-0 |
|
18.02.24
|
Macarthur Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
02.02.24
|
Brisbane Roar Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
27.01.24
|
Newcastle Jets Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
14.01.24
|
Perth Glory Wellington Phoenix |
3-4 |
|
04.01.24
|
Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix |
2-2 |
|
29.12.23
|
Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix |
3-1 |
|
18.12.23
|
Macarthur Wellington Phoenix |
0-3 |
|
02.12.23
|
Western United Wellington Phoenix |
0-1 |
|
10.11.23
|
Melbourne Victory Wellington Phoenix |
1-1 |
|
22.10.23
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Wellington Phoenix |
0-0 |
|
27.08.23
|
Melbourne City Wellington Phoenix |
3-0 |
|
04.08.23
|
Peninsula Power Wellington Phoenix |
1-2 |
|
05.05.23
|
Adelaide United Wellington Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
29.04.23
|
Macarthur Wellington Phoenix |
0-1 |
|
15.05.26
|
Adelaide United Auckland FC |
0-3 |
|
09.05.26
|
Auckland FC Adelaide United |
1-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Auckland FC Melbourne City (Penalties:7 - 6) |
1-1 |
|
26.04.26
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
19.04.26
|
Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners |
0-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Auckland FC Melbourne Victory |
2-2 |
|
03.04.26
|
Adelaide United Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Auckland FC Macarthur |
1-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
Newcastle Jets Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
08.03.26
|
Auckland FC Perth Glory |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
|
Auckland FC Melbourne City |
3-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-5 |
|
17.02.26
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
07.02.26
|
Auckland FC Sydney FC |
1-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Perth Glory Auckland FC |
2-1 |
|
24.01.26
|
Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners |
2-2 |
|
16.01.26
|
Melbourne City Auckland FC |
2-1 |
|
09.01.26
|
Brisbane Roar Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
05.01.26
|
Macarthur Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
01.01.26
|
Auckland FC Newcastle Jets |
1-3 |
|
19.12.25
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
12.12.25
|
Central Coast Mariners Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
06.12.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
3-1 |
|
30.11.25
|
Auckland FC Newcastle Jets |
1-2 |
|
23.11.25
|
Auckland FC Brisbane Roar |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
01.11.25
|
Auckland FC Adelaide United |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Auckland FC Western Sydney Wanderers |
1-0 |
|
18.10.25
|
Melbourne Victory Auckland FC |
0-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Heidelberg United Auckland FC |
2-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC (Penalties:1 - 3) |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
|
South Melbourne Auckland FC |
0-3 |
|
03.08.25
|
Brisbane Roar Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
29.07.25
|
Gold Coast Knights Auckland FC |
0-4 |
|
02.06.25
|
Auckland FC Melville United |
1-1 |
|
24.05.25
|
Auckland FC Melbourne Victory |
0-2 |
|
17.05.25
|
Melbourne Victory Auckland FC |
0-1 |
|
03.05.25
|
Western United Auckland FC |
4-2 |
|
27.04.25
|
Auckland FC Perth Glory |
1-0 |
|
19.04.25
|
Melbourne Victory Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
05.04.25
|
Auckland FC Western Sydney Wanderers |
1-1 |
|
30.03.25
|
Brisbane Roar Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
16.03.25
|
Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners |
2-2 |
|
09.03.25
|
Newcastle Jets Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
01.03.25
|
Auckland FC Adelaide United |
4-4 |
|
22.02.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
6-1 |
|
15.02.25
|
Western United Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
01.02.25
|
Auckland FC Macarthur |
2-1 |
|
26.01.25
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Auckland FC |
0-1 |
|
09.05.26
|
Auckland FC Adelaide United |
1-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Auckland FC Melbourne City (Penalties:7 - 6) |
1-1 |
|
19.04.26
|
Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners |
0-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Auckland FC Melbourne Victory |
2-2 |
|
21.03.26
|
Auckland FC Macarthur |
1-2 |
|
08.03.26
|
Auckland FC Perth Glory |
2-2 |
|
28.02.26
|
Auckland FC Melbourne City |
3-0 |
|
07.02.26
|
Auckland FC Sydney FC |
1-0 |
|
24.01.26
|
Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners |
2-2 |
|
01.01.26
|
Auckland FC Newcastle Jets |
1-3 |
|
06.12.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
3-1 |
|
30.11.25
|
Auckland FC Newcastle Jets |
1-2 |
|
23.11.25
|
Auckland FC Brisbane Roar |
1-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Auckland FC Adelaide United |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Auckland FC Western Sydney Wanderers |
1-0 |
|
02.06.25
|
Auckland FC Melville United |
1-1 |
|
24.05.25
|
Auckland FC Melbourne Victory |
0-2 |
|
27.04.25
|
Auckland FC Perth Glory |
1-0 |
|
05.04.25
|
Auckland FC Western Sydney Wanderers |
1-1 |
|
16.03.25
|
Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners |
2-2 |
|
01.03.25
|
Auckland FC Adelaide United |
4-4 |
|
22.02.25
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
6-1 |
|
01.02.25
|
Auckland FC Macarthur |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Auckland FC Melbourne City |
3-0 |
|
01.01.25
|
Auckland FC Melbourne Victory |
0-0 |
|
21.12.24
|
Auckland FC Western United |
0-4 |
|
07.12.24
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
2-1 |
|
30.11.24
|
Auckland FC Newcastle Jets |
2-0 |
|
27.10.24
|
Auckland FC Sydney FC |
1-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
Auckland FC Brisbane Roar |
2-0 |
|
15.05.26
|
Adelaide United Auckland FC |
0-3 |
|
26.04.26
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
03.04.26
|
Adelaide United Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
Newcastle Jets Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
21.02.26
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-5 |
|
17.02.26
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
31.01.26
|
Perth Glory Auckland FC |
2-1 |
|
16.01.26
|
Melbourne City Auckland FC |
2-1 |
|
09.01.26
|
Brisbane Roar Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
05.01.26
|
Macarthur Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
19.12.25
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
12.12.25
|
Central Coast Mariners Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
08.11.25
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Melbourne Victory Auckland FC |
0-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Heidelberg United Auckland FC |
2-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC (Penalties:1 - 3) |
1-1 |
|
13.08.25
|
South Melbourne Auckland FC |
0-3 |
|
03.08.25
|
Brisbane Roar Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
29.07.25
|
Gold Coast Knights Auckland FC |
0-4 |
|
17.05.25
|
Melbourne Victory Auckland FC |
0-1 |
|
03.05.25
|
Western United Auckland FC |
4-2 |
|
19.04.25
|
Melbourne Victory Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
12.04.25
|
Sydney FC Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
30.03.25
|
Brisbane Roar Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
09.03.25
|
Newcastle Jets Auckland FC |
1-1 |
|
15.02.25
|
Western United Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
26.01.25
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Auckland FC |
0-1 |
|
22.01.25
|
Adelaide United Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
11.01.25
|
Perth Glory Auckland FC |
1-0 |
|
28.12.24
|
Central Coast Mariners Auckland FC |
1-4 |
|
15.12.24
|
Melbourne City Auckland FC |
2-2 |
|
24.11.24
|
Macarthur Auckland FC |
0-1 |
|
02.11.24
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-2 |
|
25.09.24
|
Western United Auckland FC |
1-2 |
|
17.08.24
|
Western Sydney Wanderers Auckland FC |
4-2 |
|
06.12.2025
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
3-1
|
|
08.11.2025
|
Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
1-2
|
|
22.02.2025
|
Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
6-1
|
|
07.12.2024
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Auckland FC Wellington Phoenix |
2-1
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02.11.2024
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Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-2
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08.11.2025
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Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
1-2
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02.11.2024
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Wellington Phoenix Auckland FC |
0-2
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