The Phoenix have been dealt a devastating injury blow on the eve of their biggest game of the season.

One-time Wellington Phoenix boss claims there is “a stigma’’ against his Western Sydney Wanderers side and refuses to ”shut my mouth’’.

With the future of star striker Oskar Zawada up in the air, the Phoenix are hoping to cash in on the team’s flying start.

Brianna Edwards produced a save of the season contender but her heroics were not enough to prevent the Phoenix losing again in Australia.

Brianna Edwards flies to the Phoenix’s rescue, denying Sarina Bolden with a save of the season contender.

Follow live coverage as the Newcastle Jets host the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League Women’s competition.

Wellington Phoenix women's sole Australian could hold the secrets to snapping the team’s barren run across the Tasman.

Grace Wisnewski and Marisa van der Meer suffered the same season-ending injury four weeks apart.

Brisbane snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time.

Follow live coverage as the top-of-the-table Phoenix play Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium.