Auckland FC’s perfect record against Wellington Phoenix finally came to an end on Saturday, November 7, as the two New Zealand rivals played out a goalless draw at Go Media Stadium. The result marked the first time Wellington had avoided defeat in the fixture after losing all six previous encounters, allowing Chris Greenacre’s side toContinue reading “Auckland’s winning derby streak ends as Wellington Phoenix hold firm to remain A-League leaders”
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Brian Kaltak nearing training return after missing Perth Glory’s opening A-League matches
Vanuatu international defender Brian Kaltak could soon return to training with Perth Glory after missing the opening three matches of the 2026/27 A-League Men season due to a knee injury. The 32-year-old centre-back has been unavailable since the beginning of the campaign, but the latest update from head coach Adam Griffiths suggests that his recoveryContinue reading “Brian Kaltak nearing training return after missing Perth Glory’s opening A-League matches”
“We love you, Corban!”: From Phoenix cult hero to the All Whites
Three matches, three goals, three victories and a maiden international call-up. Corban Piper could hardly have imagined a better start to the 2026/27 A-League Men season, as the Wellington Phoenix fan favourite continues his remarkable rise from a versatile newcomer to one of the competition’s most exciting forwards. The 24-year-old has scored in every matchContinue reading ““We love you, Corban!”: From Phoenix cult hero to the All Whites”
Wellington Phoenix make history with perfect A-League start after defeating Central Coast Mariners
Wellington Phoenix have made the best start to an A-League Men season in their history, recording consecutive opening-round victories for the first time after defeating Central Coast Mariners 2-0 at Hnry Stadium on Sunday, 25 October. Second-half goals from Mexican striker Rafael Durán and New Zealand attacker Corban Piper secured another three points for ChrisContinue reading “Wellington Phoenix make history with perfect A-League start after defeating Central Coast Mariners”
Liam Gillion scores first A-League goal against former club as Auckland FC suffer heavy defeat
New Zealand international Liam Gillion reached an important milestone in his professional career on Saturday, 24 October, scoring his first A-League Men goal against former club Auckland FC as Western Sydney Wanderers claimed an emphatic 5-2 victory at CommBank Stadium. The 23-year-old attacker, who left Auckland during the off-season to join the Wanderers, scored justContinue reading “Liam Gillion scores first A-League goal against former club as Auckland FC suffer heavy defeat”
New Zealand’s Matt Ellis makes dream A-League debut with first-touch goal for Perth Glory
New Zealand winger Matt Ellis made an extraordinary start to his A-League career on Friday, 23 October, scoring with his first touch for Perth Glory just seconds after coming off the bench during a 2-1 defeat against Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium. The 25-year-old, who joined Perth in September following a successful season in OceaniaContinue reading “New Zealand’s Matt Ellis makes dream A-League debut with first-touch goal for Perth Glory”
Riley Bidois scores with first touch as Wellington Phoenix beat Melbourne Victory in A-League opener
Wellington Phoenix opened their 2026/27 A-League Men campaign with a 2-1 victory over Melbourne Victory on Sunday, 18 October, as substitute Riley Bidois scored the winning goal with his first touch to give the New Zealand club an encouraging start to its 20th season in the competition. Playing at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, the PhoenixContinue reading “Riley Bidois scores with first touch as Wellington Phoenix beat Melbourne Victory in A-League opener”
Bayliss scores stunning long-range goal and brace as Auckland FC defeat Melbourne City in A-League opener
Auckland FC opened their 2026/27 A-League Men campaign with a 3-1 victory over Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, with New Zealand international Lachlan Bayliss scoring twice on his league debut for the Black Knights. The 23-year-old midfielder produced a spectacular long-range goal to open the scoring before restoring Auckland’s advantage in theContinue reading “Bayliss scores stunning long-range goal and brace as Auckland FC defeat Melbourne City in A-League opener”
Brian Kaltak exclusive: Glory ambitions, Pacific pathways and the problems facing Vanuatu football
Brian Kaltak has established himself as one of the Pacific’s most successful footballers, but as another A-League season approaches, the Vanuatu international believes the game in his homeland still has significant ground to make up. Speaking exclusively to Oceania Football Center, the Perth Glory defender discussed his preparations for the 2026/27 season, the future ofContinue reading “Brian Kaltak exclusive: Glory ambitions, Pacific pathways and the problems facing Vanuatu football”
Squad complete, identity clearer: how Wellington Phoenix are shaping up for their 20th A-League season
After a long off-season rebuild, the Wellington Phoenix finally have something close to a complete picture of what Chris Greenacre’s first full season in charge will look like. The deadline-day additions of American attacking midfielder Bryce Duke and Australian defender Walter Scott have taken the Phoenix to a 21-player contracted squad for the 2026/27 A-LeagueContinue reading “Squad complete, identity clearer: how Wellington Phoenix are shaping up for their 20th A-League season”