Football: Tall task ahead for Wellington Phoenix in A-League finals clash with Perth Glory

The Phoenix take on the Perth Glory tonight. Photo / Photosport

A-League Elimination Final
Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory
Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta
Saturday 22 August, 7pm (NZT)
Live on Sky Sport

In normal circumstances, Wellington Phoenix fans would be gearing up for a first home A-League finals match in five years. But when 2020 is remembered and reflected upon, normal will be the last way anyone will describe it.

After a season that was halted in mid-March and rebooted four months later, the top six are locked in for one final, furious, frantic sprint. The A-League playoffs, normally spread over three weekends, have been condensed into just eight days, starting with Wellington's do-or-die clash against Perth Glory tonight.