Wellington Phoenix FC

Wellington Phoenix FC

1st in Australian A-League Men
Are the Mariners and Phoenix the heroes that the A-League so desperately needs? Are the Mariners and Phoenix the heroes that the A-League so desperately needs?

The Mariners and Nix hold the ascendancy in the A-League semifinals, but Sydney and Victory could well be the perfect villains in this epic tale.

Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act Backing or alienating fans: The A-League's balancing act

The A-League needs to work with and chase the Australian mainstream. Yet it cannot appeal to that audience without its core fanbase providing the point of difference football holds.

Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men Noah Botic one among many young strikers in A-League Men

Just when you feared for the development of young strikers in Australian football, we see a crop of rising stars headlined by Noah Botic.

A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24 A-League kit rankings: The best and worst jerseys for 2023-24

The 2023-24 A-League season brings a new host of kits from all 14 clubs. Which tops the style chart, and which has the worst fashion faux pas?

A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions A-League Men 2023-24 season preview: Key players, questions

Key players? Breakout star potential? Worst-case scenarios? ESPN's Joey Lynch runs the rule over all 12 teams ahead of the 2023-24 A-League Men season.

Marquees and must-haves: Players who should be on the A-Leagues' radar this offseason Marquees and must-haves: Players who should be on the A-Leagues' radar this offseason

As the A-League enters the offseason, fans and clubs alike are looking to the transfer market for hope. Joey Lynch takes a look at which local and international stars could make the move Down Under.

Wellington Phoenix release eight players ahead of 2023-34 rebuild Wellington Phoenix release eight players ahead of 2023-34 rebuild

Incoming Wellington Phoenix boss Giancarlo Italiano has a huge rebuilding job on his hands after the club announced the departure of eight players.

Football Australia begins process of creating second-tier league Football Australia begins process of creating second-tier league

Football Australia has formally begun the process of creating a second-tier men's competition with a potential start date in March 2024.

A-League Transfer Window: What every ALM team needs in January A-League Transfer Window: What every ALM team needs in January

The January transfer window offers hope for all A-League teams dreaming of finals football. Here's where each side needs to strengthen.

New lows, darkest days: How much pain can the A-League self-inflict before the flame goes out? New lows, darkest days: How much pain can the A-League self-inflict before the flame goes out?

Less than two weeks. That's how long it took for the A-League to squander any goodwill from the Socceroos' success and plunge to a new low.

A-League Men Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Wellington Phoeni.. 27 +16 53
2 Central Coast Mar.. 26 +20 52
3 Melbourne Victory 27 +10 42
4 Sydney FC 27 +11 41
5 Macarthur FC 27 -3 41
6 Melbourne City FC 27 +12 39
7 Western Sydney Wa.. 27 -4 37
8 Adelaide United 26 +1 32
9 Brisbane Roar 27 -13 30
10 Newcastle Jets 27 -8 28
11 Western United 27 -19 26
12 Perth Glory 27 -23 22
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Kosta Barbarou.. 13 26 4
49 Bozhidar Kraev 6 26 2
9 Oskar Zawada 6 12 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Benjamin Old 4 27 5
7 Kosta Barbarou.. 4 26 13
6 Tim Payne 4 23 3