Two home matches await the Wellington Phoenix in round four of the 2024 National League this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, the Phoenix men\u2019s reserves will aim to extend their two match unbeaten run when they take on Coastal Spirit at Fraser Park at 12.30pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some good early showings have the Nix in fourth a third of the way through the season, ahead of their opponents on goal difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coastal Spirit have had a rollercoaster beginning to the campaign, holding reigning champions Wellington Olympic to a scoreless draw in round one before losing 6-2 and winning 5-0 in their next two games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Phoenix women\u2019s reserves will be targeting their first points against winless Eastern Suburbs on Sunday at Fraser Park, with kickoff at 12.30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The visitors are eighth, with one draw and two losses from the first three rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has been a tough start to the National League for both sides, and they will be raring to kickstart their respective campaigns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, in the youth National League, the boys\u2019 U-17 side will play off for first place in the Central area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They face Miramar Rangers at 2pm on Saturday at Wakefield Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The girls\u2019 U-17 team host Eastern Suburbs at 3pm on Sunday at Fraser Park, aiming to continue their perfect record in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All senior National League games will be available to stream live and free on FIFA+.
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