Match-week two is in the books, and the Phoenix men are top of the table after back-to-back wins to start a season for the first time in their history.

The Phoenix women pick up their first point of the new campaign with a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory, but Auckland FC have set an unwanted record, conceding five goals for the first time in a 5-2 defeat away at WSW.

And we assess the All Whites tenure of departing head coach Darren Bazeley.

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.

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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.

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Football Fever is back ahead of the new A-League season!

Can Auckland FC back up their championship season, having lost several key players and their entire coaching staff?

Under new head coach Chris Greenacre, will the Wellington Phoenix be good enough to improve on last season's eighth-place finish?

And having strengthened their squad, are the Phoenix women favourites for the title?

Football Fever is the 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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