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2020–21 Wellington Phoenix FC 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:
  1. ^ The top two teams entered the finals series at the semi-finals, while the teams ranked third to sixth entered the finals series at the elimination-finals.
  2. ^ Wellington Phoenix cannot qualify for Asian Football Confederation competitions as they are based in New Zealand, which is under the Oceania Football Confederation.
  3. ^ The top 8 teams qualified for the round of 32, while the bottom four teams participated in a playoff round.[39]

Results summary

Source: ultimatealeague.com

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

References

  1. ^ a b "Football: Wellington Phoenix star Liberato Cacace officially signs with Belgian Pro League club Sint-Truiden". The New Zealand Herald. 29 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (6 September 2020). "All Whites forward Callum McCowatt departs Wellington Phoenix for Europe". Stuff.co.nz.
  3. ^ a b Radbourne, Lucas (12 September 2020). "More departures show A-League can no longer compete financially with India". FTBL.
  4. ^ a b "Striker Gary Hooper departs Wellington Phoenix amid Indian Super League interest". Stuff.co.nz. 13 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Captain Steven Taylor leaves Wellington Phoenix by mutual consent". Stuff.co.nz. 14 September 2020.
  6. ^ George, Arun (5 October 2020). "ISL: Kerala Blasters replace Bart Ogbeche with Gary Hooper". The Times of India.
  7. ^ a b Krishna, Ajay (14 September 2020). "Odisha FC Sign 34 Year Old English Defender Steven Taylor". IFTWC.
  8. ^ a b Rollo, Phillip (24 September 2020). "Wellington Phoenix rising star Callan Elliot to join Greek club Xanthi FC". Stuff.co.nz.
  9. ^ a b "Official: German A-League midfielder the latest Indian exit". FTBL. 19 October 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Brandon Wilson Parts Ways With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 19 October 2020.
  11. ^ 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...
  12. ^ "Wellington Phoenix set to spend Christmas in Australia as A-League start date confirmed". Stuff.co.nz. 15 October 2020.
  13. ^ "'There is no option': Wellington Phoenix to move to NSW for A-League season". Stuff.co.nz. 27 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Clayton Lewis Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
  15. ^ "James McGarry Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
  16. ^ Hewett, William (30 October 2020). "Football: Wellington Phoenix sign Australian midfielder Joshua Laws". Newshub.
  17. ^ "Matt Ridenton Returns To The Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Mirza Muratovic Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 10 November 2020.
  19. ^ "Wellington Phoenix Signs Tomer Hemed As Marquee Striker". Wellington Phoenix. 30 November 2020.
  20. ^ "Sam Sutton Signs First Professional Contract with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 29 October 2020.
  21. ^ "Clayton Lewis Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
  22. ^ "James McGarry Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 28 October 2020.
  23. ^ Hewett, William (30 October 2020). "Football: Wellington Phoenix sign Australian midfielder Joshua Laws". Newshub.
  24. ^ "Matt Ridenton Returns To The Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 November 2020.
  25. ^ "Mirza Muratovic Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 10 November 2020.
  26. ^ "Wellington Phoenix Signs Tomer Hemed As Marquee Striker". Wellington Phoenix. 30 November 2020.
  27. ^ "Wellington Phoenix Signs Charles Lokoli-Ngoy". Wellington Phoenix. 17 February 2020.
  28. ^ "Steven Taylor Returns To Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 5 March 2021.
  29. ^ Rollo, Phillip (27 August 2020). "Wellington Phoenix rising star Liberato Cacace joins Belgian club Sint-Truiden". Stuff.co.nz.
  30. ^ "David Ball Signs Extension With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 27 October 2020.
  31. ^ "Hudson-Wihongi Re-Signs with Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 29 October 2020.
  32. ^ "Liam McGing Re-Signs For The Upcoming Season". Wellington Phoenix. 2 November 2020.
  33. ^ "Luke DeVere Re-Signs With Wellington Phoenix". Wellington Phoenix. 6 November 2020.
  34. ^ "Wellington Phoenix Re-Signs Clayton Lewis for Two Years". Wellington Phoenix. 18 May 2021.
  35. ^ "Wellington Phoenix Re-Signs Oliver Sail for Two Years". Wellington Phoenix. 19 May 2021.
  36. ^ "Ben Waine Commits To Wellington Phoenix For Three Years". Wellington Phoenix. 20 May 2021.
  37. ^ "Steven Taylor Re-Signs With Wellington Phoenix for Season 2021/22". Wellington Phoenix. 4 June 2021.
  38. ^ "Wellington Phoenix Re-Signs Louis Fenton for Season 2021/22". Wellington Phoenix. 10 June 2021.
  39. ^ "FFA Cup to introduce Hyundai A-League play-off process from 2020". Football Federation Australia. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2021.