League leaders Sydney FC will look to extend the gap at the top of the Liberty A-League table with a return to winning ways against Wellington Phoenix at WIN Stadium on Thursday night.
The last Liberty A-League clash of 2021 sees top play bottom in a repeat of the Round 3 fixture between these two sides which ended 3-0 in Sydney FC’s favour.
Star Sydney striker Remy Siemsen missed out in Round 4 through injury – and her side failed to win for the first time this season, drawing 0-0 to Western Sydney Wanderers on Monday afternoon.
Wellington played Newcastle Jets on Monday, December 27 in the aftermath of Sydney’s goalless Sydney Derby draw, and lost 1-0 to Ash Wilson’s side. The ‘Nix were competitive throughout, conceding in the 82nd minute after defending with desperation for the majority of the contest.
Wellington lost 5-1 to Newcastle in Round 2, but showed far greater fight in the second meeting between the two teams on Monday night. Phoenix boss Gemma Lewis will hope to see a similar uplift in form from her side to improve on the 3-0 loss they suffered at the hands of the Sky Blues on December 19.
Key stat: Sydney FC have forced 15 high turnovers ending in a shot this Liberty A-League campaign, three more than any other team in the competition; three have resulted in goals – more than any other side.
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