All you need to know as the Phoenix look to end an 12-year drought against Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Friday night.

Footballer Jayden Smith, 17, says stepping onto the pitch at Wellington’s Sky Stadium and making his professional debut was a “surreal moment”.

Tim Payne helped the Phoenix grind out their first win at home, 24 hours after being ruled out of the match with what appeared to be a serious injury.

Kosta Barbarouses is now just one goal away from 100 career A-League Men goals.

Wellington Phoenix have had their unbeaten run in the women's A-League ended by Melbourne City following a 2-1 defeat.

The Wellington Phoenix have had a welcome return to form with a 2-1 A-League men's win over the Newcastle Jets in Wellington.