Wellington Phoenix defeat Central Coast Mariners at Sky Stadium

Sunday 21 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 21 Dec 2025, 6:01am

In this story Wellington Phoenix, Auckland FC, A-League, Sky Sport, Newcastle Jets, Giancarlo Italiano

Wellington Phoenix climbed off the bottom of the A-League Men table after a 3-1 home victory against Central Coast Mariners. The win at Sky Stadium provides relief for coach Giancarlo Italiano, who has won only five of his last 29 matches.

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1. StuffSun 21 Dec 2025, 4:00am

   Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners: All you need to know about the A-League Men round nine fixture (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 21 Dec 2025, 6:01am

   Wellington Phoenix issues worsen as crunch A-League period looms for Giancarlo Italiano (opens in new tab)