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Sydney FC Women

03-20 16:00

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Wellington Phoenix Women

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84′

KIRSTY JANE FENTON

R. Sullivan

78′

T. Jaber

M.Elliott

75′

1-3

B.Nunn

Assist: P.Vlok

71′

S.Hollman

Jodi ulkekul

68′

Daisy Brazendale

E. Pijnenburg

64′

S.Halmarick

C. Tallon-Henniker

64′

1-2

M.Van Der Meer

Assist: M.Elliott

59′

M. Anthony

Makala·Woods

59′

Zoe Kate Benson

L.Leon

45′

Claudia Valleta

A.Cassar

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12′

1-1

P.Vlok

Assist: B.Nunn

3′

1-0

C. Tallon-Henniker

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Match Info

Sydney FC Women suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Wellington Phoenix Women in a pivotal Australia W-League clash on Friday, March 20, 2026. The result, a significant upset, saw the visiting Phoenix secure a crucial three points on the road, dealing a major blow to Sydney's postseason aspirations. The match kicked off at 4:00 PM local time, with the away side taking control early and never looking back. Wellington Phoenix Women stunned the hosts with an early goal, setting the tone for a dominant performance. They doubled their lead before halftime, leaving Sydney FC with a mountain to climb in the second half. The home side managed to pull a goal back after the break, offering a brief glimmer of hope, but the Phoenix quickly re-established their two-goal cushion with a decisive third strike to seal the victory. The key moment was Wellington's third goal, which effectively killed off any potential Sydney comeback and secured the points. The match process was defined by Wellington's clinical finishing and resilient defending. Sydney FC, despite enjoying periods of possession, struggled to break down a well-organized Phoenix backline and were punished on the counter-attack. The standout performance came from the Wellington attack, which consistently found gaps in the Sydney defense. The result had a major impact on the league table, boosting Wellington Phoenix Women's position while leaving Sydney FC Women's playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. Post-match, the Sydney FC manager expressed disappointment with his team's defensive errors and lack of sharpness in the final third. Conversely, the Wellington Phoenix coach praised her team's discipline and execution of the game plan, highlighting it as one of their best performances of the season. The starting lineups featured Sydney's usual attacking threats, but they were effectively neutralized by a determined Wellington side that executed a perfect away performance.