Auckland FC defeats Wellington Phoenix in first A-League derby

Saturday 8 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 9 Nov 2025, 12:01am

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Auckland FC secured a 2-1 victory over the Wellington Phoenix during the first New Zealand derby of the A-League Men season. Former Wellington Olympic player Jesse Randall played a key role in the win for the newcomers at Sky Sport Stadium.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZSat 8 Nov 2025, 5:59pm

   A-League live updates: Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 8 Nov 2025, 6:22pm

   Wellington Phoenix v Canberra United: Bev Priestman era begins with draw (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 9 Nov 2025, 12:01am

   ‘We’re happy to have him in Auckland’: Wellington footballer Jesse Randall returns to haunt Phoenix (opens in new tab)