Wellington Phoenix

Luis García Sanz Luis Garcia inspired rock-bottom Central Coast Mariners to victory over Wellington Phoenix with a goal and an assist at Westpac Stadium.

Milos Trifunovic Chris Harold scored as Perth Glory beat Wellington Phoenix, while Milos Trifunovic helped Newcastle Jets to upset Melbourne City.

Roy O'Donovan The Central Coast Mariners picked up a first win in over two months on Thursday but the victory was clouded in controversy.

Blake Powell Fabio Ferreira, Mitchell Austin and Mickey Neill ensured Central Coast Mariners a 3-1 New Year's Eve win over Wellington Phoenix.

Roy O'Donovan Roy O'Donovan will be missing for eight Central Coast Mariners matches after being given an eight-match ban over a shocking headbutt.

Roy O'Donovan Roy O'Donovan will serve an eight-game ban for a headbutt after the Central Coast Mariners' forward saw his appeal rejected.

Roy O'Donovan Having lost three A-League games in a row, Central Coast Mariners earned a draw against Wellington Phoenix courtesy of Roy O'Donovan's goal.

Frans Thijssen Brisbane Roar coach Frans Thijssen hit out at the A-League's policy of allowing the results of matches to stand if they are abandoned in the second half.

Wellington Phoenix Melbourne Victory can move top of the A-League on Sunday but will need to improve their record against fellow top-five sides when they visit leaders Wellington Phoenix.

Sydney Sydney FC brought an end to A-League table-toppers Wellington Phoenix's four-match winning run with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Westpac Stadium.