Melbourne Victory 5-1 Wellington Phoenix final score - 29 December 2025, A-League

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

In Melbourne, Isaac Hughes (Wellington) misses the target with a header.

Free kick for Wellington in the half of Melbourne Victory.

Adam Traore (Melbourne Victory) has received a first yellow card.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

It's now 5-1 in Melbourne as Keegan Jelacic scores for Melbourne Victory. That's a fine assist from Jing Reec.

Shaun Evans signals a throw-in for Wellington, close to Melbourne Victory's area.

Wellington awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Wellington is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.

Can Wellington get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?

Wellington awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.

Shaun Evans awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Wellington in their own half.

Melbourne Victory make their fifth substitution with Jing Reec replacing Clarismario Santos Rodrigus.

Arthur Diles is making the team's fourth substitution at AAMI Park with Adam Traore replacing Jason Davidson.

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington.

Free kick for Wellington in their own half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Shaun Evans awards the home team a throw-in.

Wellington awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Wellington.

Shaun Evans awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington just outside Melbourne Victory's area.

Arthur Diles (Melbourne Victory) is making a third substitution, with Keegan Jelacic replacing Juan Mata.

Arthur Diles is making the team's second substitution at AAMI Park with Denis Genreau replacing Louis D'Arrigo.

Shaun Evans blows against Melbourne Victory's Nikos Vergos for offside.

Free kick Melbourne Victory.

Paulo Retre is replacing Alex Rufer for the away team.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Ramy Najjarine of Wellington gets in a strike, but is off target.

Wellington to take a throw-in in Melbourne Victory territory.

Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.

Ball safe as Wellington is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Wellington in their own half.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

The away team have replaced Carlo Armiento with Fin Conchie. This is the second substitution made today by Giancarlo Italiano.

Luke Brooke-Smith is on a sub for Kazuki Nagasawa for Wellington.

Matthew Grimaldi is replacing Nishan Velupillay for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory take a comfortable 4-1 lead thanks to Clarismario Santos Rodrigus. Juan Mata instrumental with a fine assist.

Ball safe as Wellington is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Shaun Evans awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

Wellington are coming forward and Ramy Najjarine gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Goal! Melbourne Victory extend their lead to 3-1 through Nikos Vergos. That's a fine assist from Joshua James Rawlins.

Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Wellington's half?

Shaun Evans awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

Free kick for Wellington in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Wellington goal kick.

Melbourne Victory pushes forward through Nikos Vergos, whose finish on goal is saved.

Wellington awarded a free kick in their own half.

Manjrekar James (Wellington) gets a yellow card.

Goal kick for Wellington at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory are pushing forward but Nikos Vergos's finish is wide of the goal.

Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Wellington's half?

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington in their own half.

Goal! Melbourne Victory take a 2-1 lead through a well-placed header from Nikos Vergos. Joshua James Rawlins with an assist there.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

Shaun Evans awards Wellington a goal kick.

In Melbourne Melbourne Victory attack through Nishan Velupillay. The finish is off target, however.

Wellington have a goal kick.

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

Melbourne Victory attack but Roderick Miranda's header doesn't find the target.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

In Melbourne Melbourne Victory drive forward through Louis D'Arrigo. His shot is on target but it's saved.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ramy Najjarine grabs a goal to bring things level at 1-1 at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Wellington in the half of Melbourne Victory.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

At AAMI Park, Melbourne Victory are penalized for being offside.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Wellington territory.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Wellington territory.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Shaun Evans awards Wellington a goal kick.

Can Wellington get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half?

Goal kick for Wellington at AAMI Park.

Ball goes out of play for a Wellington goal kick.

Nikos Vergos for Melbourne Victory gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Free kick Melbourne Victory.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Nikos Vergos of Melbourne Victory is pulled up for offside.

Agony for Melbourne Victory as Juan Mata 's header comes back off the post and is cleared.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

Corban Piper (Wellington) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Wellington have a dangerous throw-in.

Shaun Evans signals a free kick to Wellington in their own half.

Melbourne Victory needs to be cautious. Wellington have an attacking throw-in.

Nikos Vergos scores with a header and the home team now lead 1-0. Great play from Nishan Velupillay to set up the goal.

Shaun Evans signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Wellington's half.

Wellington awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corban Piper for Wellington drives towards goal at AAMI Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory close to the penalty box.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Wellington.

Throw-in Wellington.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Corner awarded to Wellington.

Wellington have been awarded a corner by Shaun Evans.

Melbourne Victory scores 1.5 goals when playing at home and Wellington Phoenix FC scores 1 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix FC is 0.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix FC is 2.

Melbourne Victory scores 1.2 goals in a match against Wellington Phoenix FC and Wellington Phoenix FC scores 0.8 goals against Melbourne Victory (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Melbourne Victory won 3, Wellington Phoenix FC won 1, 1 draws.

Melbourne Victory have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Wellington Phoenix FC (in all competitions).

Melbourne Victory's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Wellington Phoenix FC's.

In A-League, Melbourne Victory has better performance than Wellington Phoenix FC.

When Wellington Phoenix FC is down 1-0 away, they win 9% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

When Wellington Phoenix FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 50% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory leads 1-0 at home, they win in 57% of their matches.

On their last meeting Melbourne Victory won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory wins 34% of halftimes, Wellington Phoenix FC wins 16%.

Melbourne Victory wins 1st half in 34% of their matches, Wellington Phoenix FC in 16% of their matches.

Wellington Phoenix FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 matches.

Wellington Phoenix FC's away record this season: 0-2-1.

Wellington Phoenix FC haven't scored in 0 of their 3 away matches in A-League this season.

Melbourne Victory haven't scored in 2 of their 3 home matches in A-League this season.

When playing at home, Melbourne Victory have not lost to Wellington Phoenix FC in their last 13 encounters.

Did you know that Wellington Phoenix FC scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Wellington Phoenix FC's last away win against Melbourne Victory was in 2017.

During the last 57 meetings, Melbourne Victory have won 27 times, there have been 16 draws while Wellington Phoenix FC have won 14 times. The goal difference is 102-73 in favour of Melbourne Victory.

During the last 30 meetings with Melbourne Victory playing at home, Melbourne Victory have won 18 times, there have been 9 draws while Wellington Phoenix FC have won 3 times. The goal difference is 63-27 in favour of Melbourne Victory.

The most common result of matches between Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix FC is 1-1. 9 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix FC when Melbourne Victory is playing at home is 1-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.