Wellington Phoenix 2020–21 football season
The 2020–21 season was the Wellington Phoenix's 14th season since its establishment in 2007. The club participated in the A-League for the 14th time.
Pre-season
On 27 August 2020, it was announced that Liberato Cacace had signed with Belgian club Sint-Truidense after they had paid a transfer fee of $2,100,000.[1] On 6 September, the Phoenix announced that Callum McCowatt signed with Danish club Helsingør following the conclusion of his contract.[2] On 12 September, it was announced that Gary Hooper had departed the club following the conclusion of his contract.[3][4] On 14 September, the Phoenix announced the shock departure of captain Steven Taylor after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.[5] Both players joined the Indian Super League, signing with Kerala Blasters[6] and Odisha,[7] respectively. On 24 September, Phoenix youngster Callan Elliot signed a deal with Xanthi.[8] On 18 October, it was reported that Matti Steinmann had signed with Indian club East Bengal despite no announcement from the Phoenix.[9] On 19 October, it was announced that Brandon Wilson would be parting ways with the Phoenix.[10] A week later, it was confirmed that Walter Scott would not extend his contract with the club, after he played as a trialist for Macarthur FC in a pre-season match.[11]
On 15 October, it was announced that the 2020–21 A-League season would commence on 27 December. On 27 October, the Phoenix confirmed that their squad will move to Australia for the start of the new campaign.[12][13] On 28 October 2020, the Phoenix announced the dual signings of All Whites Clayton Lewis and James McGarry on one-year deals. [14][15] On 30 October, it was announced Joshua Laws had signed a one-year deal with the Phoenix. [16] On 6 November, it was announced that Matthew Ridenton had returned to the Phoenix on a one-year deal. [17] On 10 November, the Phoenix announced the signing of Mirza Muratovic on a one-year deal. [18] On 30 November, the Phoenix announced the signing of Israeli International Tomer Hemed, as its marquee player on a one-year contract. [19]
Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
From youth squad
Transfers in
Transfers out
Contract extensions
Technical staff
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
- As of 25 April 2021
Friendlies
Competitions
Win Draw Loss
Overall
Overview
Updated to match played future (December 2020)
Source: Competitions
A-League
League table
Source: A-Leagues
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Least red cards; 5) Least yellow cards; 6) Toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.
Notes:
Results summary
Source: ultimatealeague.com
Matches
Win Draw Loss
References
- ^ a b "Football: Wellington Phoenix star Liberato Cacace officially signs with Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truiden". The New Zealand Herald. 29 August 2020.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (6 September 2020). "All Whites forward Callum McCowatt departs Wellington Phoenix for Europe". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ a b Radbourne, Lucas (12 September 2020). "More departures show A-League can no longer compete financially with India". FTBL.
- ^ a b "Striker Gary Hooper departs Wellington Phoenix amid Indian Super League interest". Stuff.co.nz. 13 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Captain Steven Taylor leaves Wellington Phoenix by mutual consent". Stuff.co.nz. 14 September 2020.
- ^ George, Arun (5 October 2020). "ISL: Kerala Blasters replace Bart Ogbeche with Gary Hooper". The Times of India.
- ^ a b Krishna, Ajay (14 September 2020). "Odisha FC Sign 34 Year Old English Defender Steven Taylor". IFTWC.
- ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (24 September 2020). "Wellington Phoenix rising star Callan Elliot to join Greek club Xanthi FC". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ a b "Official: German A-League midfielder the latest Indian exit". FTBL. 19 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Brandon Wilson Parts Ways With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 19 October 2020.
- ^ a b Rugari, Vince (25 October 2020). "Ring the bells: Macarthur FC take first step towards A-League debut". The Sydney Morning Herald.
Milicic handed starts to [...] ex-Wellington Phoenix defender Walter Scott, who are trialling with the club...
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix set to spend Christmas in Australia as A-League start date confirmed". Stuff.co.nz. 15 October 2020.
- ^ "'There is no option': Wellington Phoenix to move to NSW for A-League season". Stuff.co.nz. 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Clayton Lewis Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
- ^ "James McGarry Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
- ^ Hewett, William (30 October 2020). "Football: Wellington Phoenix sign Australian midfielder Joshua Laws". Newshub.
- ^ "Matt Ridenton Returns To The Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Mirza Muratovic Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Signs Tomer Hemed As Marquee Striker". Wellington Phoenix. 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Sam Sutton Signs First Professional Contract with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Clayton Lewis Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
- ^ "James McGarry Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
- ^ Hewett, William (30 October 2020). "Football: Wellington Phoenix sign Australian midfielder Joshua Laws". Newshub.
- ^ "Matt Ridenton Returns To The Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Mirza Muratovic Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Signs Tomer Hemed As Marquee Striker". Wellington Phoenix. 30 November 2020.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Signs Charles Lokoli-Ngoy". Wellington Phoenix. 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Steven Taylor Returns To Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 5 March 2021.
- ^ Rollo, Phillip (27 August 2020). "Wellington Phoenix rising star Liberato Cacace joins Belgian club Sint-Truiden". Stuff.co.nz.
- ^ "David Ball Signs Extension With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Hudson-Wihongi Re-Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Liam McGing Re-Signs For The Upcoming Season". Wellington Phoenix. 2 November 2020.
- ^ "Luke DeVere Re-Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Re-Signs Clayton Lewis for Two Years". Wellington Phoenix. 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Re-Signs Oliver Sail for Two Years". Wellington Phoenix. 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Ben Waine Commits To Wellington Phoenix For Three Years". Wellington Phoenix. 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Steven Taylor Re-Signs With Wellington Phoenix for Season 2021/22". Wellington Phoenix. 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Wellington Phoenix Re-Signs Louis Fenton for Season 2021/22". Wellington Phoenix. 10 June 2021.
- ^ "FFA Cup to introduce Hyundai A-League play-off process from 2020". Football Federation Australia. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2021.