2019–20 Wellington Phoenix FC season
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2019}}
{{Infobox football club season
|club = Wellington Phoenix
|season = 2019–20
|chairman = Rob Morrison
|manager = Ufuk Talay
|stadium = Westpac Stadium
Eden Park
|league = A-League
|league result = 3rd
|cup1 = A-League Finals Series
|cup1 result = Elimination-finals
|cup2 = FFA Cup
|cup2 result = Round of 32
|league topscorer = Ulises Dávila (12 goals)
|season topscorer = Ulises Dávila (12 goals)
|highest attendance = 15,347 vs. Melbourne City
(15 February 2020)
|lowest attendance = 6,054 vs. Perth Glory
(27 October 2019)
|average attendance = 8,620
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The 2019–20 season is Wellington Phoenix's 13th season since its establishment in 2007. The club is participating in the A-League for the 13th time, the FFA Cup for the sixth time.
On 24 March 2020, the FFA announced that the 2019–20 A-League season would be postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia and New Zealand,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ffa.com.au/news/ffa-postpone-remaining-matches-hyundai-a-league-season-covid-19|title = FFA to postpone remaining matches in the Hyundai A-League season due to COVID-19|date = 24 March 2020}} and subsequently extended indefinitely. The season resumed on 17 July 2020.{{Cite web |date=15 July 2020 |title=Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season updated match schedule released |url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/hyundai-a-league-201920-season-updated-match-schedule-released |access-date=16 July 2020 |website=A-League.com.au|publisher=Football Federation Australia |language=en}}
Review
=Pre-season=
On 15 April, it was announced that Rudan would not see out the second year of his contract and would leave at season's end for personal reasons.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12221836|title=A-League Football: Mark Rudan set to quit as Wellington Phoenix coach|newspaper=The New Zealand Herald|date=12 April 2019}} On 4 May 2019, it was announced Ufuk Talay would be taking the reins of head coach after the departure of Mark Rudan on a one-year deal.{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12227777|title=Football: Wellington Phoenix announce new coach Ufuk Talay|newspaper=The New Zealand Herald|date=4 May 2019}}
Following the end of the 2018–19 season, Phoenix released nine players including the likes of Mandi, Nathan Burns, Cillian Sheridan, Michał Kopczyński and Ryan Lowry. On 27 May, Wellington Phoenix announced that Johnny Warren Medalist and Golden boot winner Roy Krishna would be departing the club. On 11 June, it was announced that the longest serving captain Andrew Durante will departing the club along with David Williams. A week later, defender Tom Doyle also was announced as leaving the club. On 1 July, it was announced that Sarpreet Singh had departed the club for Bayern Munich II after they paid an undisclosed fee between $750,000–$1,000,000.
In his first press conference, Talay expressed his idea of building a young team with a strong Kiwi core. He made his first signing with All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic and signed local Kiwi players, Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi, Tim Payne, and Callum McCowatt. Talay made his first import signing with Mexican Ulises Dávila following another import signing of English striker, David Ball. On 24 July, it was announced that Steven Taylor would be the captain heading into the new season{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/114487693/steven-taylor-revealed-as-new-wellington-phoenix-captain-after-leading-team-in-preseason|title=Steven Taylor appointed captain after leading Wellington Phoenix in pre-season|first=Phillip|last=Rollo|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=25 July 2019}} while Alex Rufer was made vice-captain.{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/taylor-set-be-next-wellington-phoenix-captain|title=Confirmed: Taylor appointed new Wellington Phoenix captain|first=John|last=Greco|publisher=Football Federation Australia|website=A-League|date=1 August 2019|quote=The club also confirmed midfielder Alex Rufer will be vice-captain of the team}} On 18 August, it was announced that Phoenix had paid an undisclosed fee for Reno Piscopo, marking the first time the club paid a transfer fee for a player. Talay also made a handful of signings of young Australian players including Walter Scott, Jaushua Sotirio, Cameron Devlin, Liam McGing, and experienced centre-back Luke DeVere. Talay used his fourth import spot signing Matti Steinmann on a one-year deal.
Talay had a positive start to his managerial tenure with the Wellington Phoenix when he led them to a 7–0 victory over Wairarapa United in a pre-season friendly in his first match in charge.{{cite web|url=https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-enjoy-winning-start-pre-season|title=Wellington Phoenix Enjoy Winning Start To Pre-Season|website=Wellington Phoenix|date=24 July 2019}}
They were knocked-out of the 2019 FFA Cup in the Round of 32, losing 4–2 on penalties to Brisbane Strikers, after making an extraordinary comeback from 2–0 down to a 2–2 draw at full time.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/114811123/wellington-phoenix-knocked-out-of-ffa-cup-on-penalties|title=Wellington Phoenix pay the penalty in shock FFA Cup defeat against Strikers|first=Phillip|last=Rollo|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=8 August 2019}}
Wellington Phoenix finished with an unbeaten record in pre-season friendlies, drawing 0–0 with Sydney FC, 1–1 with Western Sydney Wanderers, and 1–1 with Melbourne Victory.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/116458973/five-new-wellington-phoenix-players-who-could-light-up-the-aleague-this-season|title=Five new Wellington Phoenix players who could light up the A-League this season|first=Phillip|last=Rollo|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=10 October 2019|quote=...in a 1–1 draw against Melbourne Victory during the pre-season...}} They also defeated NPL opposition Wollongong Wolves 4–0 and New Zealand club Team Wellington 2–0.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/116302253/wellington-phoenix-finish-preseason-undefeated-with-win-over-team-wellington|title=Wellington Phoenix finish pre-season undefeated with win over Team Wellington|first=Andrew|last=Voerman|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=6 October 2019}}
=October=
Wellington Phoenix lost their opening game of the season falling 1–0 at home to A-League newcomers Western United coached by former coach Marko Rudan.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/116548743/mark-rudan-makes-winning-return-as-western-united-edge-wellington-phoenix|title=Mark Rudan makes winning return as Western United edge Wellington Phoenix|first=Phillip|last=Rollo|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=13 October 2019}}
On 17 October, Wellington Phoenix announced the signing of English striker, Gary Hooper on a one-year marquee deal.
=November=
Wellington Phoenix equaled their worst start to a season following 4 narrow defeats to fellow A-League clubs in the first 4 rounds picking up 0 points.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Wellington Phoenix defender Louis Fenton swore it wasn't handball but A-League stands by controversial call |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/117135687/it-changed-the-game-wellington-phoenix-coach-ufuk-talay-frustrated-by-var-howler |newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=4 November 2019}} In Round 5, Wellington Phoenix drew 1–1 with Melbourne Victory picking up their first point.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=VAR decision goes Wellington Phoenix's way in Melbourne Victory stalemate |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/117311606/var-decision-goes-wellington-phoenixs-way-in-melbourne-victory-stalemate |newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=10 November 2019}} Wellington Phoenix won their first game of season in Round 6 beating Brisbane Roar 2–1 at home.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Taylor-made: Super Steven steers Wellington Phoenix to much-needed win |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/117658211/taylormade-super-steven-steers-wellington-phoenix-to-muchneeded-win |newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=23 November 2019}} Ulises Dávila was voted for Player of the Month for November.{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/vote-hyundai-a-league-player-month-november|title=Ulises Davila named Player of the Month for November|publisher=A-League|date=8 January 2020}}
=December=
In rounds 7, 8, and 9, Wellington Phoenix were 2–1 victors over Brisbane Roar, Adelaide United and the Western Sydney Wanderers accumulating 9 points and moving up into the top six. It was the first time since 2014 Wellington Phoenix had beaten Adelaide United in Adelaide.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title='10 out of 10': Wellington Phoenix enjoy rare win over Adelaide United |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/117855623/ulises-davila-continues-scoring-spree-as-wellington-phoenix-edge-adelaide|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=2 December 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title= Wellington Phoenix beat Western Sydney Wanderers with late VAR-aided penalty |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/117847367/wellington-phoenix-beat-western-sydney-wanderers-with-late-varaided-penalty|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=8 December 2019}} In Round 10, Wellington Phoenix drew with Melbourne Victory in yet another draw despite having an extra man advantage.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Wasteful Wellington Phoenix held by 10-man Melbourne Victory |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/118192741/wasteful-wellington-phoenix-held-by-10man-melbourne-victory|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=15 December 2019}} Round 11 saw Wellington Phoenix produce one of their best performances of the season playing out a 2–2 draw with champions Sydney FC despite dominating the match{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Wellington Phoenix star Ulises Davila misses sitter in Sydney stalemate |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/118391877/ulises-davila-miss-proves-costly-in-wellington-phoenixs-sydney-fc-stalemate|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=22 December 2019}} Wellington Phoenix finished off the year with a dominant 3–1 win over Western United away from home making the win their biggest win of the season so far.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Wellington Phoenix get one over Mark Rudan, Western United lucky to avoid red |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/118499701/wellington-phoenix-get-one-over-mark-rudan-western-united-lucky-to-avoid-red|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=28 December 2019}} Following the win, Wellington Phoenix were described as the second-best team in the A-League right now after reigning Champions Sydney FC by former Premier League winner Robbie Slater.{{cite news |last1=Windon |first1=Jacob |title=Slater – Wellington are the second-best team in the Hyundai A-League right now |url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/slater-says-wellington-are-hyundai-a-leagues-second-best-team-right-now|website=A-League |date=28 December 2019}} Head coach Ufuk Talay was voted Coach of the Month,{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/ufuk-talay-voted-coach-month-december|title=Ufuk Talay voted Coach of the Month for December|publisher=A-League|date=7 January 2020}} while Cameron Devlin was voted Player of the Month.{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/cameron-devlin-named-player-month-december|title=Cameron Devlin named Player of the Month for December|publisher=A-League|date=9 January 2020}} Reno Piscopo was deemed as the December Nominee for the Young Footballer of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/reno-piscopo-named-december-nominee-young-footballer-year|title=Reno Piscopo named December Nominee for the Young Footballer of the Year|publisher=A-League|date=7 January 2020}}
=January=
Wellington Phoenix won their first game of the year with a gritty 2–1 win over the Mariners followed by a 2–0 win over Wanderers thus matching their best ever unbeaten run.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Hip injury to key striker David Ball sours Wellington Phoenix win|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/118590010/gary-hooper-makes-instant-impact-in-second-start-for-wellington-phoenix|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=5 January 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Teen defender Liberato Cacace hits the mark for in-form Wellington Phoenix|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/118773826/teen-defender-liberato-cacace-hits-the-mark-for-inform-wellington-phoenix|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=14 January 2020}} Wellington Phoenix's 9-game unbeaten run came to end with a shock loss to Brisbane Roar.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Brisbane Roar substitute's goal ends Wellington Phoenix's unbeaten run|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/118822015/brisbane-roar-substitutes-goal-ends-wellington-phoenixs-unbeaten-run|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=18 January 2020}} Wellington Phoenix won their last game of the month with a 2–1 win over the Newcastle Jets accumulating 9 points from possible 12 cementing their fourth spot in the ladder.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Stefan Marinovic rescues Wellington Phoenix in ugly win over Newcastle Jets|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/119035500/substitutes-rescue-wellington-phoenix-in-tight-aleague-win-over-newcastle-jets|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=24 January 2020}} Following a run of strong consistent performances, Cameron Devlin was deemed as the January Nominee for Young Footballer of the Year.{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/cameron-devlin-named-january-nominee-young-footballer-year|title=Cameron Devlin named January Nominee for Young Footballer of the Year|publisher=A-League|date=3 February 2020}}
=February=
Wellington Phoenix lost their first game of the month 4–2 to Perth Glory in an encouraging effort.{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Wellington Phoenix fightback falls short against Perth Glory after red card Payne|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/119268373/wellington-phoenix-fightback-falls-short-against-perth-glory-after-red-card-payne|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=8 February 2020}} Wellington Phoenix then went on to beat Melbourne City for a crucial 1–0 win at Eden Park in front of more than 15,000 fans followed by yet another dominating 2–0 victory over Western United the following week.{{cite news |last1=Voerman |first1=Andrew |title=English forwards Gary Hooper and David Ball combine in Wellington Phoenix win|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/119410056/english-forwards-gary-hooper-and-david-ball-combine-in-wellington-phoenix-win|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=15 February 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Rollo |first1=Phillip |title=Wellington Phoenix rain on Mark Rudan's parade with commanding victory|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/119721506/wellington-phoenix-rain-on-mark-rudans-parade-with-commanding-victory|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz |date=21 February 2020}} The two wins saw Wellington Phoenix move up to 3rd place on the ladder accumulating 6 points from possible 9. David Ball was voted for Player of the Month for February following a string of consistent performances.{{cite web|url=https://www.a-league.com.au/news/david-ball-voted-player-month-february|title=David Ball voted Player of the Month for February|publisher=A-League|date=5 March 2020}}
Players
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1 |nat=NZL|pos=GK|name=Stefan Marinovic}}
{{Fs player|no=2 |nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Liam McGing}}
{{Fs player|no=3 |nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Luke DeVere}}
{{Fs player|no=4 |nat=NZL|pos=DF|name=Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi}}
{{Fs player|no=5 |nat=GER|pos=MF|name=Matti Steinmann}}
{{Fs player|no=6 |nat=NZL|pos=MF|name=Tim Payne}}
{{Fs player|no=7 |nat=AUS|pos=FW|name=Reno Piscopo}}
{{Fs player|no=8 |nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Cameron Devlin}}
{{Fs player|no=9 |nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=David Ball}}
{{Fs player|no=10|nat=MEX|pos=MF|name=Ulises Dávila}}
{{Fs player|no=11|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Jaushua Sotirio}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{fs player|no=12|nat=AUS|pos=MF|name=Brandon Wilson}}
{{Fs player|no=13|nat=NZL|pos=DF|name=Liberato Cacace}}
{{Fs player|no=14|nat=NZL|pos=MF|name=Alex Rufer|other=vice-captain}}
{{Fs player|no=16|nat=NZL|pos=DF|name=Louis Fenton}}
{{Fs player|no=17|nat=NZL|pos=MF|name=Callan Elliot}}
{{Fs player|no=20|nat=NZL|pos=GK|name=Oliver Sail}}
{{Fs player|no=21|nat=NZL|pos=FW|name=Callum McCowatt}}
{{Fs player|no=23|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Walter Scott}}
{{Fs player|no=27|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Steven Taylor|other=captain}}
{{Fs player|no=31|nat=NZL|pos=FW|name=Ben Waine}}
{{Fs player|no=88|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Gary Hooper}}
{{Fs end}}
Transfers
=From youth squad=
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{{fb fys player |n=31 |pos=FW|nb=NZL|p=Ben Waine |age=18 |notes=Originally a 1-year scholarship contract, followed by 1-year senior contract,{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/113656283/wellington-phoenix-lock-in-hometown-product-ben-waine-on-twoyear-deal|title=Wellington Phoenix lock in hometown product Ben Waine on two-year deal|last=Rollo|first=Phillip|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=21 June 2019}} but was upgraded to a 2-year senior contract.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/116511620/ben-waine-earns-contract-upgrade-as-wellington-phoenix-hit-the-magic-20-mark|title=Ben Waine earns contract upgrade as Wellington Phoenix hit the magic 20 mark|last=Rollo|first=Phillip|newspaper=Stuff.co.nz|date=11 October 2019}}}}
{{end}}
=Transfers in=
=Transfers out=
=Contract extensions=
Technical staff
| class="wikitable" |
| Position
!Name |
|---|
| Head coach
| {{flagicon|AUS}} Ufuk Talay |
| Assistant coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} Chris Greenacre |
| Assistant coach/Head analyst
| {{flagicon|AUS}} Giancarlo Italiano |
| Goalkeeping coach
| {{flagicon|ENG}} Paul Gothard |
| Head physiotherapist
| {{flagicon|SCO}} Ben Venn |
| Strength & conditioning coach
| {{flagicon|NZL}} Aidan Wivell |
Friendlies
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|round =
|date = 24 July 2019
|time = 17:30 NZST
|team1 = Wairarapa United {{flagicon|NZL}}
|score = 0–7
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-enjoy-winning-start-pre-season
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
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|goals2 =
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- Dávila {{goal|23}}
- Devlin {{goal|34}}
- Ball {{goal|40||44}}
- Cacace {{goal|59}}
|location = Masterton, New Zealand
|stadium = Trust House Memorial Park
|attendance =
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|result = W
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|round =
|date = 31 July 2019
|time = NZST
|team1 = Western Suburbs {{flagicon|NZL}}
|score = 0–2
|report = https://twitter.com/pineyzb/status/1156420361237352448
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
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|location = Porirua, New Zealand
|stadium = Endeavour Park
|attendance =
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|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|date = 25 August 2019
|time = 14:30 NZDT
|round =
|score = 2–6
|report = https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/1165480428620238849
|team1 = Miramar Rangers and Wellington Olympic Select XI {{flagicon|NZL}}
|goals1 =
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals2 =
|stadium = David Farrington Park
|location = Wellington, New Zealand
|result = W
}}
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|round =
|date = 1 September 2019
|time = 14:00 NZDT
|team1 = Central League Select XI {{flagicon|NZL}}
|score = 0–3
|report = https://www.a-league.com.au/news/around-grounds-phoenix-flyer-fenton-makes-comeback-foot-surgery
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Raumati Beach, New Zealand
|stadium = Weka Park
|attendance =
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|result = W
}}
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|round =
|date = 7 September 2019
|time =
|team1 = Wollongong Wolves {{flagicon|AUS}}
|score = 0–4
|report = https://twitter.com/ByPhillipRollo/status/1170262869083996161
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
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|goals2 =
|stadium =
|attendance = 0 (behind closed doors)
|referee =
|result = W
}}
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|round =
|date = 11 September 2019
|time =
|team1 = Western Sydney Wanderers {{flagicon|AUS}}
|score = 1–1
|report = https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/1171676521368453122
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Baccus {{goal|80}}
|goals2 =
- Sotirio {{goal|56}}
|stadium = Blacktown International Sportspark
|attendance = 0 (behind closed doors)
|referee =
|result = D
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round =
|date = 15 September 2019
|time =
|team1 = Sydney FC {{flagicon|AUS}}
|score = 0–0
|report = https://twitter.com/WgtnPhoenixFC/status/1173074799792250881
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|stadium =
|attendance = 0 (behind closed doors)
|referee =
|result = D
}}
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|round =
|date = 29 September 2019
|time =
|team1 = Melbourne Victory {{flagicon|AUS}}
|score = 1–1
|report = https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/116458973/five-new-wellington-phoenix-players-who-could-light-up-the-aleague-this-season
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- {{goal}}
|goals2 =
- Piscopo {{goal}}
|location = Melbourne, Australia
|stadium =
|attendance = 0 (behind closed doors)
|referee =
|result = D
}}
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|round =
|date = 6 October 2019
|time = 14:00 NZST
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix {{flagicon|NZL}}
|score = 2–0
|report = https://www.a-league.com.au/news/around-grounds-besart-berisha-western-united-western-sydney-wanderers-brisbane-roar
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Team Wellington
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Wellington, New Zealand
|stadium = Westpac Stadium
|attendance =
|referee =
|result = W
}}
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|round =
|date = 12 July 2020
|time =
|team1 = Western Sydney Wanderers {{flagicon|AUS}}
|score = 0–3
|report = https://www.wswanderersfc.com.au/news/wanderers-and-wellington-play-out-friendly
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
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|attendance =
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|result = W
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Competitions
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=Overview=
{{Fb overview2
|c1=A-League |fm1=13 October 2019 |lm1=13 August 2020 |sr1=Matchday 1 |fp1=3rd |w1=12 |d1=5 |l1=9 |f1=38 |a1=33
|c2=A-League Finals |dm2=22 August 2020 |sr2=Elimination-finals |fp2=Elimination-finals |w2=0 |d2=0 |l2=1 |f2=0 |a2=1
|c3=FFA Cup |dm3=7 August 2019 |sr3=Round of 32 |fp3=Round of 32 |w3=0 |d3=1 |l3=0 |f3=2 |a3=2
|s=[https://soccerway.com/teams/new-zealand/wellington-phoenix/8542/ Soccerway]
}}
=FFA Cup=
{{main|2019 FFA Cup}}
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|round = Round of 32
|date = 7 August
|time = 19:30
|team1 = Brisbane Strikers {{flagicon|Queensland}}
|score = 2–2
|aet = yes
|penaltyscore = 4–2
|report = [https://www.theffacup.com.au/match/brisbane-strikers-v-wellington-phoenix-ffa-cup-07-08-2019/1068749 Report]
|team2 = {{flagicon|NZL}} Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|penalties1 =
|goals2 =
|penalties2 =
|location = Brisbane
|stadium = Perry Park
|attendance = 1,612
|referee = Alex King
|result = D
}}
=A-League=
{{main|2019–20 A-League}}
==League table==
{{2019–20 A-League table|showteam=WEL}}
==Results summary==
{{fb_rs|hw=8|hd=3|hl=2|hgf=21|hga=11|aw=4|ad=2|al=7|agf=17|aga=22}}
{{fb rs footer|u=|s=[http://ultimatealeague.com/standings.php ultimatealeague.com]|date=May 2019}}
==Result by round==
{{#invoke:sports rbr table|table|legendpos=b|header=Round
|label1= Ground
| res1=H/A/H/A/A/B/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/B/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/B/H/A/H/A
|label2= Result
| res2=L/L/L/L/D/B/W/W/W/D/D/W/W/W/L/W/B/L/W/W/L/W/W/L/B/D/W/D/L
|label3= Position
| res3=11/11/11/11/11/11/11/9/5/6/6/6/4/4/4/4/4/4/4/4/4/3/3/–/–/–/–/–/3
|text_H=Home|text_A=Away
|color_W=green2|text_W=Win
|color_D=yellow2|text_D=Draw
|color_L=red2|text_L=Loss
|color_1=1st|color_2=2nd|color_3=3rd
|updated=28 December 2019
|source=[http://ultimatealeague.com/standings.php ultimatealeague.com]
}}
==Matches==
{{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{legend2|#FFFFCC|Draw|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{legend2|#FFCCCC|Loss|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 1
|date = 13 October 2019
|time = 18:00 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 0–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-take-positives-opening-day-loss
|team2 = Western United
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- Berisha {{goal|34}}
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Westpac Stadium
|attendance = 8,254
|referee = Kurt Ams
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 2
|date = 20 October 2019
|time = 18:00 AEDT
|team1 = Sydney FC
|score = 2–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/all-signs-are-pointing-great-things-phoenix
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- Dávila {{goal|69}}
|location = Sydney
|stadium = Leichhardt Oval
|attendance = 12,538
|referee = Jonathan Barreiro
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 3
|date = 27 October 2019
|time = 18:00 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 1–2
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-fall-perth-despite-dominant-display
|team2 = Perth Glory
|goals1 =
- Dávila {{goal|90+5|pen.}}
|goals2 =
- Fornaroli {{goal|11}}
- Ikonomidis {{goal|33}}
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Westpac Stadium
|attendance = 6,054
|referee = Alex King
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 4
|date = 3 November 2019
|time = 16:00 AEDT
|team1 = Melbourne City
|score = 3–2
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-left-fuming-after-var-debacle
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Melbourne
|stadium = AAMI Park
|attendance = 6,440
|referee = Ben Abraham
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 5
|date = 10 November 2019
|time = 16:00 AEST
|team1 = Melbourne Victory
|score = 1–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/hooper-a-late-scratch-versus-melbourne-victory
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Toivonen {{goal|66}}
|goals2 =
- Dávila {{goal|5|pen.}}
|location = Melbourne
|stadium = AAMI Park
|attendance = 15,014
|referee = Adam Kersey
|result = D
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 7
|date = 23 November 2019
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-dominate-vital-first-win
|team2 = Brisbane Roar
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- Mauk {{goal|85}}
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Westpac Stadium
|attendance = 6,790
|referee = Adam Kersey
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 8
|date = 1 December 2019
|time = 17:30 ACDT
|team1 = Adelaide United
|score = 1–2
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-beat-adelaide-united-first-time-four-years
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Mileusnic {{goal|57}}
|goals2 =
|location = Adelaide
|stadium = Coopers Stadium
|attendance = 6,207
|referee = Adam Fielding
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 9
|date = 7 December 2019
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-take-flight-top-four
|team2 = Western Sydney Wanderers
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- Müller {{goal|64}}
|location = Auckland
|stadium = Eden Park
|attendance = 8,851
|referee = Daniel Elder
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 10
|date = 14 December 2019
|time = 17:15 AEST
|team1 = Melbourne Victory
|score = 0–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-dominate-victory-and-remain-unbeaten-five-matches
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Melbourne
|stadium = AAMI Park
|attendance = 12,023
|referee = Stephen Lucas
|result = D
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 11
|date = 21 December 2019
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–2
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-draw-against-sydney-fc-maintain-unbeaten-run
|team2 = Sydney FC
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Westpac Stadium
|attendance = 8,855
|referee = Chris Beath
|result = D
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 12
|date = 28 December 2019
|time = 17:15 NZDT
|team1 = Western United
|score = 1–3
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-produce-best-win-season-against-western-united
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Diamanti {{goal|89|pen.}}
|goals2 =
|location = Ballarat
|stadium = Mars Stadium
|attendance = 5,084
|referee = Shaun Evans
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 13
|date = 4 January 2020
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-dominate-central-coast-thrilling-home-win
|team2 = Central Coast Mariners
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- DeVere {{goal|45+1|o.g.}}
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Sky Stadium
|attendance = 8,201
|referee = Jonathan Barreiro
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 14
|date = 11 January 2020
|time = 16:45 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-send-wanderers-packing-record-equalling-victory
|team2 = Western Sydney Wanderers
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Sky Stadium
|attendance = 9,166
|referee = Adam Kersey
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 15
|date = 18 January 2020
|time = 16:15 AEST
|team1 = Brisbane Roar
|score = 1–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-dominant-unlucky-loss-brisbane-roar
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Wenzel-Halls {{goal|69}}
|goals2 =
|location = Brisbane
|stadium = Suncorp Stadium
|attendance = 9,987
|referee = Alex King
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 16
|date = 24 January 2020
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-overcome-jets-strong-defensive-effort
|team2 = Newcastle Jets
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- Arroyo {{goal|66}}
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Sky Stadium
|attendance = 8,503
|referee = Ben Abraham
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 18
|date = 7 February 2020
|time = 18:45 AWST
|team1 = Perth Glory
|score = 4–2
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-fall-glory-despite-captivating-second-half
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Mrcela {{goal|43}}
- D'Agostino {{goal|45+1||54}}
- Fornaroli {{goal|90}}
|goals2 =
- Hooper {{goal|68||76}}
|location = Perth
|stadium = HBF Park
|attendance = 7,248
|referee = Adam Kersey
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 19
|date = 15 February 2020
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 1–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-dazzle-melbourne-city-remain-unbeaten-eden-park
|team2 = Melbourne City
|goals1 =
- Ball {{goal|58}}
|goals2 =
|location = Auckland
|stadium = Eden Park
|attendance = 15,347
|referee = Alex King
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 20
|date = 21 February 2020
|time = 19:15 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 2–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-outclass-western-united-dominant-2-0-win
|team2 = Western United
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Sky Stadium
|attendance = 7,281
|referee = Shaun Evans
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 22
|date = 8 March 2020
|time = 16:00 AEDT
|team1 = Central Coast Mariners
|score = 1–3
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-hammers-central-coast-mariners-3-1-gosford
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Jair {{goal|89}}
|goals2 =
|location = Gosford
|stadium = Central Coast Stadium
|attendance = 3,773
|referee = Adam Kersey
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 23
|date = 15 March 2020
|time = 18:00 NZDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 3–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-overwhelm-melbourne-victory-captivating-3-0-win
|team2 = Melbourne Victory
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
|location = Wellington
|stadium = Sky Stadium
|attendance = 7,519
|referee = Alex King
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 21
|date = 17 July 2020
|time = 19:30 AEDT
|team1 = Sydney FC
|score = 3–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-fall-sydney-fc-contentious-loss
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|goals2 =
- Piscopo {{goal|66|pen.}}
|location = Sydney
|stadium = Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
|attendance = 1,796
|referee = Chris Beath
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 27
|date = 22 July 2020
|time = 19:30 AEDT
|team1 = Perth Glory
|score = 1–2
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/match-report
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Ingham {{goal|62}}
|goals2 =
|location = Sydney
|stadium = Bankwest Stadium
|attendance = 0
|referee = Alex King
|result = W
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 26
|date = 25 July 2020
|time = 17:00 AEDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 1–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-rise-second-place-league-ladder
|team2 = Adelaide United
|goals1 =
- Sotirio {{goal|65}}
|goals2 =
- Opseth {{goal|60}}
|location = Sydney
|stadium = Bankwest Stadium
|attendance = 0
|referee = Kurt Ams
|result = D
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 29
|date = 31 July 2020
|time = 19:30 AEDT
|team1 = Western Sydney Wanderers
|score = 1–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/phoenix-take-positives-loss-wanderers
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Yeboah {{goal|73}}
|goals2 =
|location = Sydney
|stadium = Bankwest Stadium
|attendance = 2,194
|referee = Kurt Ams
|result = L
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 28
|date = 5 August 2020
|time = 18:00 AEDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|score = 1–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-dominate-roar-1-1-draw-secure-playoff-berth
|team2 = Brisbane Roar
|goals1 =
- Hooper {{goal|82}}
|goals2 =
- McDonald {{goal|61}}
|location = Newcastle
|stadium = McDonald Jones Stadium
|attendance = 0
|referee = Alex King
|result = D
}}
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = 24
|date = 13 August 2020
|time = 19:30 AEDT
|team1 = Newcastle Jets
|score = 3–0
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-fall-jets-despite-dominant-display
|team2 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
- Fitzgerald {{goal|45}}
- Ibini {{goal|76}}
- Hoffman {{goal|79}}
|goals2 =
|location = Sydney
|stadium = Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
|attendance = 0
|referee = Alireza Faghani
|result = L
}}
==Finals series==
{{footballbox collapsible
|round = Elimination-final
|date = 22 August 2020
|time = 17:00 AEDT
|team1 = Wellington Phoenix
|goals1 =
|score = 0–1
|report = https://www.wellingtonphoenix.com/news/wellington-phoenix-dominate-perth-elimination-finals-loss
|team2 = Perth Glory
|goals2 =
- Chianese {{goal|18}}
|stadium = Bankwest Stadium
|location = Sydney
|attendance = 0
|referee = Alex King
|result = L
}}
Statistics
=Appearances and goals=
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.{{cite web|url=https://soccerway.com/teams/new-zealand/wellington-phoenix/8542/squad/|title=Wellington Phoenix FC - Squad|website=soccerway.com}}
{{Efs start|A-League|A-League Finals|FFA Cup}}
{{Efs player|no=1|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|1|GK}}|name={{sortname|Stefan|Marinovic}}|26|0|1|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=2|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Liam|McGing}}|0+3|0|0|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=3|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Luke|DeVere}}|24|0|0|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=4|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Te Atawhai|Hudson-Wihongi}}|3+7|0|1|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=5|nat=GER|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Matti|Steinmann}}|23|0|1|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=6|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Tim|Payne|dab=footballer}}|15+1|0|0|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=7|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Reno|Piscopo}}|16+4|2|1|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=8|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Cameron|Devlin}}|16+4|0|1|0|1|1}}
{{Efs player|no=9|nat=ENG|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|David|Ball|dab=footballer}}|23+1|6|1|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=10|nat=MEX|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Ulises|Dávila}}|23+3|12|1|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=11|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Jaushua|Sotirio}}|14+10|4|1|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=12|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Brandon|Wilson|dab=footballer, born 1997}}|2+2|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=13|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Liberato|Cacace}}|24|3|1|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=14|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Alex|Rufer}}|11+8|0|0+1|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=16|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Louis|Fenton}}|7+1|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=17|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Callan|Elliot}}|3+1|0|1|0|0+1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=21|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Callum|McCowatt}}|13+11|1|0+1|0|1|1}}
{{Efs player|no=23|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Walter|Scott|dab=soccer}}|2+1|0|0|0|0+1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=27|nat=ENG|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Steven|Taylor|dab=footballer}}|26|1|1|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=31|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Ben|Waine}}|1+14|1|0|0|1|0}}
{{Efs player|no=32|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Sam|Sutton}}|1+3|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs player|no=88|nat=ENG|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Gary|Hooper}}|13+8|8|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs end|s=[https://soccerway.com/teams/new-zealand/wellington-phoenix/8542/squad/ Soccerway]}}
=Disciplinary record=
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
{{Efs disc start|A-League|A-League Finals|FFA Cup}}
{{Efs disc player|no=13|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Liberato|Cacace}}|4|0|1|0|0|0|1|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=3|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Luke|DeVere}}|3|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=6|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Tim|Payne|dab=footballer}}|2|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=5|nat=GER|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Matti|Steinmann}}|9|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=8|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Cameron|Devlin}}|6|0|0|1|0|0|1|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=7|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Reno|Piscopo}}|4|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=11|nat=AUS|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Jaushua|Sotirio}}|4|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=14|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Alex|Rufer}}|4|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=27|nat=ENG|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Steven|Taylor|dab=footballer}}|4|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=9|nat=ENG|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|David|Ball|dab=footballer}}|3|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=1|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|1|GK}}|name={{sortname|Stefan|Marinovic}}|2|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=10|nat=MEX|pos={{sort|3|MF}}|name={{sortname|Ulises|Dávila}}|2|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=16|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Louis|Fenton}}|2|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=17|nat=NZL|pos={{sort|2|DF}}|name={{sortname|Callan|Elliot}}|0|0|0|0|0|0|1|0|0}}
{{Efs disc player|no=88|nat=ENG|pos={{sort|4|FW}}|name={{sortname|Gary|Hooper}}|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0}}
{{Efs disc end|s=[https://soccerway.com/teams/new-zealand/wellington-phoenix/8542/squad/ Soccerway]}}
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Wellington Phoenix FC seasons}}
{{2019–20 in Australian soccer}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:2019-20 Wellington Phoenix FC season}}