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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory

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Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix
2|3
A-LeagueA-League
Sky Stadium • WellingtonFriday, February 6, 2026 @ 06:00Full Time
Melbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory

Match Livescore

Full Time: 2 - 3

G
10'

S. Esposito

Goal (Assist: R. Piscopo)

C. Armiento

Goal (Assist: R. Najjarine)

39'
G
41'

Charles Nduka

Yellow Card

G
44'

N. Velupillay

Goal (Assist: C. Nduka)

Paulo Retre

Yellow Card

45+3
63'

R. Piscopo (in)

M. Grimaldi (out)

63'

J. Mata (in)

K. Jelacic (out)

67'

S. Kartum (in)

L. Brooke-Smith (out)

68'
76'

C. Nduka (in)

N. Vergos (out)

76'

D. Genreau (in)

L. D'Arrigo (out)

R. Najjarine (in)

C. Piper (out)

77'
G
77'

L. D'Arrigo

Goal (Assist: K. Jelacic)

P. Retre (in)

L. Kelly-Heald (out)

82'

M. James (in)

M. Sheridan (out)

82'

Roderick

Goal (Own Goal)

84'
G

Lukas Kelly-Heald

Yellow Card

90+2

Head‑to‑Head (H2H)

No recent H2H meetings recorded.

Wellington Phoenix • Last 6 Matches

Date
Match
Score
Result
  • 13/02/26
    A-LeagueA-League
    Western Sydney WanderersvsWellington Phoenix
    2 - 2
    DrawAway
  • 06/02/26
    A-LeagueA-League
    Wellington PhoenixvsMelbourne Victory
    2 - 3
    LossHome
  • 30/01/26
    A-LeagueA-League
    Wellington PhoenixvsMelbourne City
    2 - 2
    DrawHome
  • 23/01/26
    A-LeagueA-League
    Newcastle JetsvsWellington Phoenix
    1 - 4
    LossAway
  • 18/01/26
    A-LeagueA-League
    SydneyvsWellington Phoenix
    2 - 0
    WinAway
  • 11/01/26
    A-LeagueA-League
    Wellington PhoenixvsAdelaide United
    2 - 2
    DrawHome

Melbourne Victory • Last 6 Matches

No recent matches available.

Lineups & Coaches

Wellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix

Formation: 5-3-2

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Giancarlo ItalianoGiancarlo Italiano• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 30
    A. Kelly-Heald
    1:1
  • 6
    T. PayneDefender
    2:5
  • 4
    M. JamesDefender
    2:4
  • 28
    B. TuilomaDefender
    2:3
  • 15
    I. HughesDefender
    2:2
  • 11
    C. ArmientoDefender
    2:1
  • 16
    S. KartumMidfielder
    3:3
  • 8
    P. RetreMidfielder
    3:2
  • 25
    K. NagasawaMidfielder
    3:1
  • 7
    I. EzeForward
    4:2
  • 20
    R. NajjarineForward
    4:1

Substitutes

  • 40
    E. McCarronGoalkeeper
  • 3
    C. PiperDefender
  • 5
    F. ConchieMidfielder
  • 18
    L. Kelly-HealdDefender
  • 27
    M. SheridanDefender
  • 29
    L. Brooke-SmithForward
  • 39
    J. SmithDefender
Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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Arthur DilesArthur Diles• Head Coach

Starting XI

  • 40
    J. WarshawskyGoalkeeper
    1:1
  • 22
    J. RawlinsDefender
    2:4
  • 15
    S. EspositoDefender
    2:3
  • 21
    RoderickDefender
    2:2
  • 2
    J. DavidsonDefender
    2:1
  • 10
    D. GenreauMidfielder
    3:2
  • 8
    J. ValadonMidfielder
    3:1
  • 7
    R. PiscopoMidfielder
    4:3
  • 64
    J. MataMidfielder
    4:2
  • 17
    N. VelupillayMidfielder
    4:1
  • 44
    C. NdukaForward
    5:1

Substitutes

  • 25
    J. DuncanGoalkeeper
  • 9
    N. VergosForward
  • 14
    M. GrimaldiForward
  • 16
    J. InserraDefender
  • 19
    J. ReecForward
  • 23
    K. JelacicForward
  • 27
    L. D'ArrigoMidfielder

Injuries & Suspensions

Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix
  • D. EdwardsWellington Phoenix
    Missing Fixture
    Inactive
  • J. OluwayemiWellington Phoenix
    Missing Fixture
    Injury
  • L. SupykWellington Phoenix
    Missing Fixture
    Injury
  • N. WalkerWellington Phoenix
    Missing Fixture
    Inactive
Melbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory
  • B. HamillMelbourne Victory
    Missing Fixture
    Knee Injury

Quick Match Facts

  • When is Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?
    The match is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026 at 06:00 at the Sky Stadium, Wellington. Current status: Match Finished.
  • What are the expected formations?
    Wellington Phoenix are set up in a 5-3-2 shape, while Melbourne Victory are expected to use 4-2-3-1.
  • Who is the match referee?
    Jack Morgan, Australia will take charge of this game.
  • What is at stake in this fixture?
    This match is part of Regular Season - 16 of the competition.
  • Who is currently better placed in the league?
    Melbourne Victory are currently higher in the table at position 6.

League Table Standings

#TeamPGDPts
1Newcastle JetsNewcastle Jets171133
2AucklandAuckland16628
3Adelaide UnitedAdelaide United17126
4SydneySydney16625
5MacarthurMacarthur17125
6Melbourne VictoryMelbourne Victory17224
7Melbourne CityMelbourne City17-222
8Brisbane RoarBrisbane Roar18-522
9Perth GloryPerth Glory17-420
10Wellington PhoenixWellington Phoenix17-520
11Central Coast MarinersCentral Coast Mariners16-319
12Western Sydney WanderersWestern Sydney Wanderers17-817