21 May 2021

Big crowd expected for Phoenix return to Wellington

From Morning Report, 7:58 am on 21 May 2021

It's been over 400 days since the Wellington Phoenix's fans last marched into their home stadium.

With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing them to be based in Wollongong, Australia for the A-League season, New Zealand's only professional football team have soldiered on without their loyal supporters.

Close to 20,000 fans are expected to cheer the club on as they make their first appearance at Wellington Regional Stadium in over 14 months on Saturday.

Finlay Dunseath filed this report.