Melbourne Victory vs Wellington Phoenix, 2025-26 Australian A-League Women, Regular Season
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Melbourne Victory are hosting Wellington Phoenix
at The Home of the Matildas, Melbourne, Australia, starting on
. The match is a part of the Australian A-League Women.
Match Timeline
- 52': Rhianna Pollicina (Melbourne Victory ) Penalty - Scored at 52'
- 59': Mackenzie Anthony (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 59'
- 81': Alana Jancevski (Melbourne Victory ) Substitution at 81'
- 82': Zoe Benson (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Rosie Curtis (Melbourne Victory ) Substitution at 82'
- 87': Makala Woods (Wellington Phoenix) Goal at 87'
- 89': Daisy Brazendale (Wellington Phoenix) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+1': Ella O'Grady (Melbourne Victory ) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 WEL |
MBV |
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fouls | 5 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 42.6 | Possession | 57.4 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 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: The Home of the Matildas
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 512
Venue: The Home of the Matildas
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Attendance: 512
A-League Women Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne City | 16 | +12 | 30 |
| 2 | Canberra United | 16 | +8 | 27 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 15 | +2 | 26 |
| 4 | Wellington Phoenix | 15 | +16 | 25 |
Line-Ups
Melbourne Victory (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Courtney Newbon (GK) |
| 18 | Kayla Ann Morrison |
| 3 | Claudia Bunge |
| 6 | Taylor Ray |
| 4 | Chelsea Blissett |
| 24 | Laura Pickett |
| 10 | Rhianna Pollicina |
| 23 | Rachel Lowe |
| 5 | Sofia Sakalis |
| 9 | Holly Furphy |
| 16 | Kennedy White |
Wellington Phoenix (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Esson (GK) |
| 16 | Marisa van der Meer |
| 4 | Mackenzie Barry |
| 11 | Manaia Elliott |
| 5 | Ellie Walker |
| 24 | Pia Vlok |
| 32 | Emma Pijnenburg |
| 7 | Grace Jale |
| 23 | Brooke Nunn |
| 14 | Lucia Leon |
| 31 | Makala Woods |
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