Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City (2016–17).1

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City was the first match of the two teams in the 2016–17 season which took place at Westpac Stadium on 8 October 2016.

Anthony Cáceres scored the opening goal in the 31st minute. He dribbled the ball around the Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper, Glen Moss and Cáceres took a strong shot in the back of the net for his first goal of the season.