Phoenix vs. Wanderers: A-League Squad Announcements Released
In anticipation of the upcoming A-League clash, the Wellington Phoenix are poised to face the Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night. A significant addition to the Phoenix squad is Sarpreet Singh, a newly signed All Whites midfielder, who has traveled to Sydney prepared to contribute.
Phoenix Squad Updates
Head Coach Giancarlo Italiano has stated that the decision regarding Singh’s starting position will be made on matchday. Singh recently joined on loan for the remainder of the season and was officially introduced at Sky Stadium on Waitangi Day prior to a match against the Melbourne Victory.
Italiano expressed enthusiasm about Singh’s potential impact, acknowledging his excellent rapport with teammates such as Ramy Najjarine and Sander Kartum. “He’s gelling really well with the other 10s, and I’m looking forward to seeing him on the pitch for us,” Italiano noted.
Injury Updates and Squad Composition
Alongside Singh, the Phoenix captain Alex Rufer and forward Nikola Mileusnic have also made the trip to Sydney after recovering from minor injuries. Currently, the team is nearly at full strength, with only goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi, defender Dan Edwards, and young forward Nathan Walker unavailable due to injury.
Western Sydney Wanderers Squad
The Western Sydney Wanderers have named their squad for the match, featuring several former Phoenix players, including:
- Steven Ugarkovic
- Bozhidar Kraev
- Kosta Barbarouses
Here is the complete list of Wanderers players:
| Number | Player |
|---|---|
| 3 | Alex Gersbach |
| 5 | Dylan Scicluna |
| 7 | Ryan Fraser |
| 8 | Steven Ugarkovic |
| 9 | Kosta Barbarouses |
| 11 | Hiroshi Ibusuki |
| 14 | Philip Cancar |
| 17 | Jarrod Carluccio |
| 18 | Jacob Farrell |
| 20 | Lawrence Thomas (GK, Captain) |
| 21 | Aydan Hammond |
| 22 | Anthony Pantazopolous |
| 23 | Bozhidar Kraev |
| 25 | Josh Brillante |
| 26 | Brandon Borrello |
| 30 | Jordan Holmes (GK) |
| 32 | Angus Thurgate |
| 38 | Jai Rose |
Match Details
The match will take place on February 13, 2026, at CommBank Stadium, Sydney, with kickoff scheduled for 9:35 PM NZT. A referee team comprised of Adam Kersey, Andrew Lindsay, Anton Schetinin, and fourth official Matt Staples will oversee the game.
A-League Standings Snapshot
As the teams prepare for this crucial matchup, the A-League standings are updated as follows:
| Club | Played (P) | Wins (W) | Draws (D) | Losses (L) | Goals For (GF) | Goals Against (GA) | Goal Difference (GD) | Points (Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Jets | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 30 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 31 | -5 | 19 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 16 |
Fans eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling encounter between the Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers. Tune in to Filmogaz.com for further updates and coverage of the A-League action.
