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  •   Home > News > National > Wellington

    A hammer blow to the Wellington Phoenix's hopes of finally beating Auckland FC in an A-League derby

    A hammer blow to the Wellington Phoenix's hopes of finally beating Auckland FC in an A-League derby


    The Phoenix will be without attacking midfielder Sarpreet Singh for eight weeks with a knee injury.

    Defender and fellow All White Tim Payne will also miss Saturday's match with a hamstring issue.

    Auckland FC coach Steve Corica is sweating on the fitness of winger Marley Francois for Saturday...

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