Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory – A-League

A-League · Matchday 1
  • C. Piper 14'
  • R. Bidois 77'
  • C. Nduka 24'
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Wellington Phoenix
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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory Prediction

A-League (Australia), 18 Oct 2026

Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory finished 2-1 in the A-League (Australia). Wellington Phoenix took the win.

Who will win Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?

Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory finished 2-1 in the A-League (Australia). Wellington Phoenix took the win.

What time does Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory kick off?

Kick-off is on 18 Oct 2026 at 02:00 UTC at Hnry Stadium.

Where can I follow the score?

Follow the live score, goals and line-ups for Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory on this page on Football2day.

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Match info

Status
Full-time
Stadium
Hnry StadiumWellington
Referee
Lachlan Keevers· Australia
Competition
A-LeagueMatchday 1

Match events

C. Piper
Assist: M. Sheridan
14'
24'
C. Nduka
N. Walker
R. Duran
28'
45'
Philipp Ziereis
Half-time · 1 - 1
62'
K. Jelacic
Clarismario
62'
T. Lockyer
P. Ziereis
W. Scott
J. McGarry
62'
71'
Denis Genreau
74'
M. Ghossaini
M. Grimaldi
74'
X. Stella
G. May
R. Bidois
L. Mitchell
77'
R. Bidois
Assist: N. Walker
77'
Bryce Duke
82'
87'
B. Hamill
C. Nduka
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Match report

Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Melbourne Victory

Wellington Phoenix beat Melbourne Victory 2-1 in A-League (Australia) (Regular Season - 1) at Hnry Stadium. Goals: Wellington Phoenix – C. Piper 14', R. Bidois 77'; Melbourne Victory – C. Nduka 24'. It was 1-1 at half-time. Riley Bidois was the top-rated player with 7.7. Full lineups, events and statistics are in the tabs below.

Form guide

Melbourne Victory
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Won 2 of the last 4

League table

Wellington Phoenix1st9 pts · 3 PL · GD +6
8 places apart
7 points
Melbourne Victory9th2 pts · 3 PL · GD -1
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1Wellington Phoenix3+69
2Western Sydney Wanderers3+35
8Perth Glory3+23
9Melbourne Victory3-12
10Central Coast Mariners3-22
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  • Hnry Stadium, Wellington
  • Lachlan Keevers, Australia

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Match report

Wellington Phoenix edged Melbourne Victory 2-1 in the A-League (Australia) at Hnry Stadium. Goals: C. Piper 14', C. Nduka 24', R. Bidois 77'. Wellington Phoenix had 38% of possession to Melbourne Victory's 62%, with shots on target 4-3.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory kick off?

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory (A-League (Australia)) kicks off on 18 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC at Hnry Stadium.

Who won Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?

Wellington Phoenix won the match 2-1.

What was the score in Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?

The final score was Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Melbourne Victory.

Who scored in Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?

C. Piper (Wellington Phoenix, 14'); C. Nduka (Melbourne Victory, 24'); R. Bidois (Wellington Phoenix, 77').

What are the lineups for Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory?

The confirmed lineups for both teams are shown in the Lineups tab on this page.