This game is in the A-League, kick off at 07:00 on Wednesday 15 January 2025.
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Wellington Substitutes
Josh Oluwayemi
Fin Conchie
Mohamed Al-Taay
Luke Supyk
Jayden Smith
Nathan Walker
Lachlan Candy
Sydney FC Substitutes
Andrew Redmayne
Aaron Gurd
J. Courtney-Perkins
Patrick Wood
Tiago Quintal
Jaiden Kucharski
Joseph Lacey
Wellington v Sydney FC A-League
Wellington Phoenix is the only New Zealand-based team in the A-League, while Sydney FC is based in Sydney, Australia.
Sydney FC has won the A-League Championship four times, while Wellington Phoenix has never won the title.
Both teams play their home matches at purpose-built stadiums: Sydney FC at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium and Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium.
Sydney FC is known for having a strong fan base, known as "The Cove," while Wellington Phoenix's supporters are known as the "Yellow Fever."\n5. Wellington Phoenix is coached by Ufuk Talay, a former Australian international player, while Sydney FC is coached by Steve Corica, a former Sydney FC player.
The two teams have a competitive rivalry, known as the "Distance Derby," due to the geographical distance between the two cities.