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"Fresh start": Wellington Phoenix aiming for 'unbeaten' start to A-League season

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 3:23pm
Lukas Kelly-Heald of the Phoenix passes the ball down the ground during the round one A-League Men match between Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix at HBF Park, on October 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)
Lukas Kelly-Heald of the Phoenix passes the ball down the ground during the round one A-League Men match between Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix at HBF Park, on October 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

"Fresh start": Wellington Phoenix aiming for 'unbeaten' start to A-League season

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 8 Nov 2025, 3:23pm

The Wellington Phoenix are aiming to break their NZ derby duck this weekend as Auckland FC comes to town.  

The Phoenix lost all three derby games last year, culminating in a 6-1 humiliation at the hands of their opponents at Mt Smart. 

Defender Lukas Kelly-Heald joined Piney to discuss the importance of the Phoenix claiming their first win over the Auckland team.  

“We’re really looking forward to an unbeaten start to the season.” 

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