As the 2026/27 A-League season begins, we break down the campaign-openers for both Phoenix sides and Auckland FC's men.

The Black Knights begin their title defence with as 3-1 home win over Melbourne City, with new boy Lachlan Bayliss shining on debut.

The Phoenix men also claim a major scalp to start their campaign, upsetting Victory 2-1 in the capital, but the women go down 2-1 to Melbourne City in a grand final rematch.

Football Fever is your weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!

Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.

Download Football Fever every Monday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.

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As the 2026/27 A-League season begins, we break down the campaign-openers for both Phoenix sides and Auckland FC's men.
The Black Knights begin their title defence with as 3-1 home win over Melbourne City, with new boy Lachlan Bayliss shining on debut.
The Phoenix men also claim a major scalp to start their campaign, upsetting Victory 2-1 in the capital, but the women go down 2-1 to Melbourne City in a grand final rematch.
Football Fever is your weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!
Our voice of football, Jason Pine, and NZ Herald journalist Michael Burgess follow Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix on their quest for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory!
Plus, the latest news and updates from our national teams and kiwis playing overseas.
Download Football Fever every Monday on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts - powered by Newstalk ZB.
LISTEN ABOVE

Football Fever with Jason Pine is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!

Our voice of football Jason Pine follows Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix on their quests for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory! Plus, the latest updates from around the world including the English Premier League!

Download Football Fever on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

Powered by Newstalk ZB

Football Fever with Jason Pine is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the action from the beautiful game!
Our voice of football Jason Pine follows Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix on their quests for an A-League title - all the goals, all the drama, all the glory! Plus, the latest updates from around the world including the English Premier League! Download Football Fever on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Football Fever with Jason Pine is the weekly podcast to keep up with all the football action in New Zealand and around the world

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