Capital Football are excited to announce that with the confirmation of the Wellington Phoenix returning to Sky Stadium, all games currently set with a kick-off after 12:30pm on the 22^nd of May will be rescheduled.

With the first opportunity to support our local and New Zealand’s only, A League team since March 2020, Capital Football Operations Manager, Blair Duncan, was delighted to have the Wellington Phoenix return to Sky Stadium.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate football and come together as a wider community.”

“Over the past year or so, our clubs and members have done a fantastic job in both adhering to alert level guidance and being flexible with such a challenging and changing landscape.”

“When we got news that this was in the pipelines, we knew that we would do our upmost to make sure everyone could be a part of the occasion and enjoy it.”

The decision was made in conjunction with New Zealand Football, who confirmed that all Central League fixtures kicking off after 12:30pm would also be rescheduled. 

Duncan said the details regarding club football fixtures were yet to be finalised, but he will be working closely with the clubs to ensure all are informed and changes locked in as soon as possible.

“There will be a little bit to do from now till the 22^nd to ensure everyone gets out on the park, but we have no doubt our clubs will be supportive of both the changes and the chance to get behind the Phoenix right here on our back doorstep.”

The Wellington Phoenix will take on Western United in round 22 of the A League season on Saturday the 22^nd of May with a 4:00pm kick-off, with ticket details released earlier. Further details on Capital Football competitions will be released as soon as possible.

For more information, please contact comms@capitalfootball.org.nz.

Article added: Friday 30 April 2021