Melbourne City cement A-League Women dynasty with grand final win over Wellington
Melbourne City secured their fifth A-League Women championship title with a 3-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix in the grand final. Holly McNamara scored two goals, while Leticia McKenna added another stunning strike for City. Despite a late goal from Wellington's Makala Woods, City dominated the match at AAMI Park.
- ▪Melbourne City won the A-League Women championship with a score of 3-1 against Wellington Phoenix.
- ▪Holly McNamara scored two goals in quick succession, and Leticia McKenna contributed with a long-range strike.
- ▪Wellington Phoenix managed to score one goal but struggled to keep up with City's performance throughout the match.
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Rebekah Stott lifts the trophy as Melbourne City celebrate winning the A-League Women championship in the grand final against Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park. Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenRebekah Stott lifts the trophy as Melbourne City celebrate winning the A-League Women championship in the grand final against Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park. Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty ImagesA-League WomenMelbourne City cement A-League Women dynasty with championship win over WellingtonCity seal domestic double with 3-1 victory over Nix at AAMI ParkMcNamara scores twice, McKenna adds screamer in grand finalSamantha LewisSat 16 May 2026 04.44 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 05.09 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTwo goals in three minutes from Matildas…
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