A-League live updates: Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC

Season two of the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC A-League NZ derby kicks off in the capital, with the hosts on the backfoot against the competition’s newest team.

In the 2025/26 season, the two teams will clash three times, with Wellington being the home team for two fixtures.

The Kiwi derby is one of six across the A-League.

Kickoff is at 7pm.

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Wellington Phoenix celebrate the equalising goal against Auckland FC.
Photo: Masanori Udagawa/Photosport