Newcastle Jets vs Wellington Phoenix Highlights - October 31, 2026

Wellington Phoenix beat Newcastle Jets 3-0 in A-League on October 31, 2026. The match was played at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Corban Piper (14'), Riley Bidois (87'), Nathan Walker (90'+3') scored for Wellington Phoenix.

At kick-off Newcastle Jets stood in position 7 with 2 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.

Wellington Phoenix went into the game in position 1, on 6 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Nikolaos Vergos’s effort (12').

Shortly afterwards, Corban Piper could not find the target for Wellington Phoenix (13').

Corban Piper scored for Wellington Phoenix on 14 minutes after a pass from Kazuki Nagasawa.

Moments later, Alex Nunes sent an effort off target for Newcastle Jets (18'). A block denied Max Anderson on 20 minutes.

Ethan Debono tested the goalkeeper for Newcastle Jets (31').

After the break, Xavier Bertoncello saw a shot blocked (50'). James McGarry forced a save for Wellington Phoenix on 52 minutes.

A block denied Nikolaos Vergos on 59 minutes. Soon after, Alexander Badolato saw a shot blocked (63').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Xavier Bertoncello’s effort (73').

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Alex Rufer of Wellington Phoenix on 76 minutes.

Kazuki Nagasawa picked out Riley Bidois, who scored for Wellington Phoenix (87'). Moments later, Nikolaos Vergos tested the goalkeeper for Newcastle Jets (89').

Kazuki Nagasawa picked out Nathan Walker, who scored for Wellington Phoenix (90'+3'). Substitutions: Newcastle Jets 5, Wellington Phoenix 3.

Newcastle Jets controlled 78.8% of possession. Newcastle Jets had 13 shots with 5 on target, while Wellington Phoenix had 8 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Newcastle Jets 1, Wellington Phoenix 4. Corners: Newcastle Jets 8, Wellington Phoenix 2.

Newcastle Jets completed the most passes, 709 in total at 85.6% accuracy.