A-League Women · 2025
Melbourne City W

Wellington Phoenix W
Full time
Match recap
Melbourne City demonstrated their attacking prowess, securing a 3-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix in their A-League Women encounter. City established an early lead, dictating much of the first half with fluid passing and incisive runs. Wellington, despite showing moments of resilience, struggled to contain City's forward line and conceded a second before the break. The second half saw Wellington find a goal, briefly injecting hope and shifting momentum as they pressed for an equalizer. However, City quickly reasserted control, netting a third to nullify any Phoenix resurgence. This result solidifies City's position near the top of the table, while Wellington faces further challenges to climb out of the lower half.
Events
- 41'Goal — H. McNamara (Normal Goal)
- 43'Goal — H. McNamara (Normal Goal)
- 46'subst — L. Leon (Substitution 1)
- 49'Goal — L. McKenna (Normal Goal)
- 52'Goal — M. Woods (Normal Goal)
- 53'subst — P. Vlok (Substitution 2)
- 65'subst — M. Elliott (Substitution 3)
- 78'subst — L. McKenna (Substitution 1)
- 87'subst — K. Roestbakken (Substitution 2)
- 90'subst — H. McNamara (Substitution 3)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Melbourne City W- M. Mieres
- T. Otto
- R. Stott
- D. Turner
- K. Roestbakken
- L. Davidson
- S. McMahon
- L. McKenna
- B. Henry
- A. Keane
- H. McNamara
Wellington Phoenix W- V. Esson
- E. Walker
- M. Barry
- M. Van der Meer
- M. Elliott
- B. Nunn
- E. Pijnenburg
- G. Jale
- P. Vlok
- L. Leon
- M. Woods
Form
Head to head
Standings — A-League Women
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne City W | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 36:20 | 40 |
| 2 | Wellington Phoen | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 38:17 | 34 |
| 3 | Canberra United | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 30:24 | 31 |
| 4 | Brisbane Roar FC | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 37:39 | 31 |
| 5 | Adelaide United | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 24:26 | 30 |
| 6 | Melbourne Victor | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 27:24 | 28 |
| 7 | Central Coast Ma | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27:26 | 28 |
| 8 | Perth Glory FC W | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 20:30 | 24 |
| 9 | Newcastle Jets F | 20 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 30:36 | 23 |
| 10 | Sydney FC W | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 18:29 | 19 |
| 11 | Western Sydney W | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 18:34 | 19 |








