Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City, 2025-26 Australian A-League Women, Regular Season
· Australian A-League WomenAbout
Wellington Phoenix are hosting Melbourne City
at Porirua Park, Porirua, New Zealand, starting on
. The match is a part of the Australian A-League Women.
Match Commentary
- 16': Leticia Mckenna (Melbourne City) Goal at 16'
- 21': Aideen Keane (Melbourne City) Goal at 21'
- 31': Karly Roestbakken (Melbourne City) Substitution at 31'
- 45': Manaia Elliott (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Makala Woods (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Bryleeh Henry (Melbourne City) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Emma Pijnenburg (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 54'
- 85': Deven Jackson (Melbourne City) Substitution at 85'
- 90': Makala Woods (Wellington Phoenix) Goal at 90'
- 90'+1': Ellie Wilson (Melbourne City) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 MBC |
WEL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fouls | 12 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 0 |
| 51.8 | Possession | 48.2 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Australian A-League Women
Venue: Porirua Park
Location: Porirua, New Zealand
Attendance: 1,301
Venue: Porirua Park
Location: Porirua, New Zealand
Attendance: 1,301
Line-Ups
Wellington Phoenix (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Esson (GK) |
| 4 | Mackenzie Barry |
| 16 | Marisa van der Meer |
| 5 | Ellie Walker |
| 7 | Grace Jale |
| 15 | Daisy Brazendale |
| 14 | Lucia Leon |
| 21 | Lara Will |
| 23 | Brooke Nunn |
| 20 | Emma Main |
| 24 | Pia Vlok |
Melbourne City (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Malena Mieres (GK) |
| 5 | Taylor Otto |
| 13 | Rebekah Stott |
| 3 | Danielle Turner |
| 8 | Alexia Apostolakis |
| 6 | Leticia Mckenna |
| 18 | Leah Davidson |
| 7 | Danella Butrus |
| 21 | Aideen Keane |
| 9 | Holly Mcnamara |
| 15 | Chinaza Uchendu |
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