The big picture

Melbourne Victory come in 3rd on the ladder with 7 points; Wellington Phoenix are 6th on 4. Melbourne Victory have the higher position to protect.

Melbourne Victory are 2–1–1 in A-League Women 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 0.8 against.

Wellington Phoenix are 1–2–1 in A-League Women 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.3 against.

Form

Melbourne Victory have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Roar 0–2.

Wellington Phoenix have won one of their last five and most recently beat Adelaide United 2–0.

Head to head

These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2022: Melbourne Victory 3, Wellington Phoenix 1, 6 drawn.

Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 1–1 at Sky Stadium.

Biggest margin between these two: Melbourne Victory by 2 goals in 2023-24 (5–3).

Players to watch

For Melbourne Victory, watch Alana Jancevski (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Holly Furphy (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Wellington Phoenix, watch Makala Woods (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Indiah-Paige Riley (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

Melbourne Victory have won 2 of their last 4 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Melbourne Victory have the edge.