Wellington Phoenix

Three straight wins, a crowd of more than 13,000 and second spot on the A-League ladder - these are distinguished days for the Wellington Phoenix.

Gareth Morgan has come up with his own way to entice fans to Phoenix games in Wellington by putting up a cash prize for a fan at their remaining home games.

Wellington Phoenix co-owner Gareth Morgan has challenged football fans to start turning up to A-League games in Wellington or risk losing more home matches to other parts of the country.

Wellington have posted only their second win on the road this season with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle last night to propel them into third spot on the A-League ladder.

Wellington's Tim Brown produced a signature late header to end the Phoenix's away drought and rub salt into Gold Coast's wounds on Sunday night.

Travelling to Australia is still a major hurdle for the Wellington Phoenix after they were beaten 2-0 by the previously bottom-of-the-table Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium last night.

Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante says his team needs to step up and deliver away from home against A-League cellar dwellers Adelaide United on Friday.

Striker Paul Ifill says breaking the club's goal-scoring record was starting to play on his mind.