Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United square off at Sky Stadium at 3:00 AM Jan 11, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the A-League.

Wellington Phoenix are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Adelaide United have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Adelaide United lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Wellington Phoenix's 3. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Wellington Phoenix edged it 2-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Wellington Phoenix may hold the edge at Sky Stadium, but Adelaide United's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.