Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Stats: Head-to-Head Record

There’s something about a derby that sharpens every stat, every pass, every goal, and in New Zealand’s newest football rivalry, the numbers so far are almost too clear—and they all point one way. This article unpacks the head-to-head record between Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC, what the stats say, and what’s next for both sides.

Total matches played: 5 ·
Auckland FC wins: 5 ·
Wellington Phoenix wins: 0 ·
Draws: 0 ·
Goals scored by Auckland FC: 15 ·
Goals scored by Wellington Phoenix: 4

Four data points, one pattern: Auckland FC’s dominance is absolute in the early history of this derby.

Has Auckland FC ever won against Wellington Phoenix?

Head-to-head record in all competitions

• Auckland FC have won all five recorded meetings according to FotMob (FotMob, live football stats platform) and FootyStats (FootyStats, football analytics site).
• No draws have been recorded in the derby (SoccerPunter, match analysis platform).
• Goal aggregate across all meetings is 15–4 in favour of Auckland FC (FootyStats).

The implication: Wellington Phoenix have not yet found a way to breach Auckland’s defence or contain their attack consistently across 90 minutes.

Biggest win in the derby

According to FootyStats, the largest margin of victory came in November 2024 when Auckland FC won 5–0 away at Sky Stadium (FootyStats). The same source notes that Auckland FC have scored at least two goals in every derby except the first (a 2–1 win).

The implication: Wellington Phoenix must address their defensive vulnerabilities to challenge Auckland FC’s dominance.

What is Wellington Phoenix known for?

Club history and fan culture

• Founded in 2007, Wellington Phoenix are the only New Zealand club in the A-League (Wikipedia, encyclopedic reference).
• Their supporters group, “Yellow Fever”, is known for passionate and vocal backing at Sky Stadium.
• The club has never won the A-League championship (see next section).

The pattern: Wellington Phoenix have built a reputation as a hard-to-beat home side but have struggled to translate fan energy into silverware.

Playing style and reputation

Historically, Wellington Phoenix have favoured a possession-based style under various coaches, but recent seasons have seen more direct approaches. Analysts note their vulnerability to quick counter-attacks, a weakness Auckland FC have repeatedly exploited (FootyStats).

Have the Wellington Phoenix ever won the A-League?

Best finishing position

• Wellington Phoenix have never won the A-League title (Wikipedia).
• Their best regular‑season finish was 2nd in 2009–10 (Wikipedia).
• They have reached the A-League finals series on multiple occasions but never progressed past the semi‑finals (Wikipedia).

The trade-off: consistent finals qualification without a championship trophy defines the Phoenix’s legacy – a club that competes but hasn’t broken through.

Grand Final appearances

Wellington Phoenix have never appeared in an A-League Grand Final (Wikipedia). Their deepest finals run came in 2009–10 when they lost the elimination final to Newcastle Jets.

The pattern: Wellington Phoenix remain the only original A-League side without a Grand Final appearance.

How to watch Wellington Phoenix games?

TV broadcast channels

• All A-League matches are broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand (Sky Sports, UK sports broadcaster).
• Select matches are also available on free‑to‑air network Three.

The pattern: Kiwi fans have multiple ways to follow their team, though the primary access remains via subscription sports channels.

Streaming services

• Sky Sport Now is the official streaming platform for Sky Sport subscribers in New Zealand.
• In Australia, viewers can watch via KAYO Sports and Foxtel.
• For international audiences, select matches are streamed on the A-League’s official YouTube channel or via international broadcast partners.

Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC: prediction and stats

Recent form analysis

As of February 2026, Auckland FC top the A‑League league table with a consistent winning record, while Wellington Phoenix sit mid‑table with mixed results (FotMob). According to FootyStats, Auckland FC average over 3 goals per game in the derby, compared to Wellington’s 0.8 (FootyStats). The pattern: Auckland FC’s current form and historical dominance make them clear favourites heading into the next fixture.

Key player matchups

While specific player data is not yet established across all sources, Auckland FC’s attacking depth has been decisive – multiple scorers across the five meetings (SoccerPunter). Wellington Phoenix rely heavily on their captain and midfield engine to break lines.

Predicted lineups and odds

Prediction models aggregate from FotMob and SoccerPunter consistently favour Auckland FC, with win probabilities above 60% for the upcoming derby (SoccerPunter). Wellington Phoenix’s home advantage at Sky Stadium may narrow the spread but has not produced a win in the rivalry so far.

Five categories, one pattern: Auckland FC hold an edge in every statistical and form‑based measure examined.

For Wellington Phoenix supporters, the clear gap in quality means the club must focus on recruitment and tactical change, or risk the derby becoming an annual source of frustration. The next fixture at Sky Stadium will test whether any adjustments have been made – or whether Auckland FC’s stranglehold continues.