Wellington Phoenix

Ernie Merrick Ernie Merrick says the reaction of his Wellington Phoenix players will be far more important than attempting to assess what wrong in their calamitous 5-0 loss to Melbourne Heart on Sunday.

Mike Mulvey In a week in which they learned of the departure of their star striker, Mike Mulvey praised his Brisbane Roar side's resilience to come from behind to defeat the Wellington Phoenix at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Victory in a top-of-the-table A-League clash on Saturday, while Adelaide and Sydney meet in a key battle.

A Melbourne Derby between rivals Victory and City headlines round one of the A-League after the 2018-19 draw was confirmed.

Wellington Phoenix An inspired second half has seen the Wellington Phoenix hammer reigning A-League champions the Central Coast Mariners 4-1 on Friday night in Gosford.

Alex Jones Alex Jones will return to Birmingham City after his loan deal to Wellington Phoenix was rejected by FIFA.

Adelaide United Adelaide United ended their two-month winless spell with a comprehensive 4-0 thrashing of Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.

Ernie Merrick Wellington coach Ernie Merrick says a half-time tactical change was a key element that helped the Phoenix to a 4-1 triumph over a Central Coast Mariners outfit who were listless in the second half on Friday evening.

Late goals were the order of the day in the A-League, as Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United both benefited on Wednesday.

Carlos Hernández Wellington Phoenix playmaker Carlos Hernandez is set to return from injury for their clash with the Central Coast Mariners on January 12.