Melbourne Victory emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating Wellington Phoenix 3-2 away from home in the Australia A-League on Friday, February 6, 2026. In an end-to-end contest at Sky Stadium, Victory showed their clinical edge to claim all three points in a match that could have gone either way. Wellington started brightly and took an early lead, but Melbourne Victory responded with two quick goals to turn the game around before halftime. The Phoenix fought back to level the score in the second half, setting up a tense finale, before Victory found a late winner to break Wellington hearts. The victory was vital for Melbourne Victory's pursuit at the top of the table, while the Phoenix were left with nothing to show for a spirited performance. The winning manager commended his team's resilience and character.