Encounter between Auckland United & Wellington Phoenix Reserves is shaping up to be one of those affairs where momentum gets out the window. Kicking off
Auckland United’s been erratic, their displays yo-yoing from inspired to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Wellington Phoenix Reserves’s scrapping through a rough patch, their rearguard looking unstable.
Looking at past games, it’s a toss-up. Auckland United’s taken the upper hand lately, but soccer’s got a nonexistent memory.
Personal take: Both teams’ve got issues. Auckland United’s engine room’s stuttering, while Wellington Phoenix Reserves’s frontline craves a cutting edge.
Across the National League, this fixture carries extra weight. The competition’s battle for top spots means every point counts, and both sides know a positive result here could alter trajectories in the table. How they’ve fared lately in the National League suggests neither side can afford lapses, making this encounter even more compelling.
Still, there’s something about this one—maybe, it’s the game where someone steps up.
Bottom line: This ain't just another game—it's unmissable football with ramifications at both ends of the table. Don't miss it.
Over the last games Auckland United holds victories - 1, losses - 3 and draws - 1. Wellington Phoenix Reserves on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: victories - 2, losses - 2 and draws - 1. Based on the games played we can assume that Wellington Phoenix Reserves currently is in better form, unlike Auckland United.
Auckland United: Miramar Rangers – (Draw 2:2), Christchurch United – (Loss 0:2), UWA Nedlands FC Reserves – (Loss 1:6), Wellington Olympic – (Loss 2:4), Western Springs – (Win 1:2).
Wellington Phoenix Reserves: Christchurch United – (Win 3:0), UWA Nedlands FC Reserves – (Loss 2:1), Wellington Olympic – (Loss 3:5), Waterside Karori – (Win 0:7), North Wellington – (Draw 2:2).
