Wellington Phoenix

Sydney FC extended their A-League advantage to seven points after Newcastle Jets suffered a shock 3-2 defeat at home to Wellington Phoenix.

Newcastle United Premier League sides Newcastle and West Ham will visit New Zealand for pre-season matches ahead of the 2014-15 campaign.

Melbourne Victory will play at home in the A-League elimination finals after they secured at least fourth place with victory on Sunday.

Adelaide United Resurgent Adelaide United will make a huge splash if they can continue their good recent history in Brisbane on Sunday.

Ola Toivonen Melbourne Victory came from behind to snatch a draw against Wellington Phoenix and put them top of the A-League.

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.

Central Coast Mariners Goalkeeper Liam Reddy pulled off a spectacular penalty save to ensure Central Coast beat Wellington 1-0 at a noisy North Sydney Oval.

Adelaide United Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau wants to treat the last six games of his side's ever-blossoming A-League campaign like finals matches after storming into third spot with a 5-1 annihilation of Wellington Phoenix.

John van 't Schip Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip lamented missed opportunities as his side squandered a chance to climb the standings with a 2-2 draw against 10-man Wellington Phoenix.

Perth Glory Melbourne City and A-League leaders Perth Glory played out a dull 0-0 draw in tough conditions at AAMI Park on Sunday.