Jesse Gerritsen

Guest writer

Jesse Gerritsen is a former Wellingtonian, now writing about sport from Melbourne. He'll argue with anyone that there are no stories like the ones sport hands you - including this one. He's written for the Guardian, and Football360 in Australia, and publishes on Substack at @SportsYarn.

Tottenham and Auckland FC players take the field at Eden Park in July (Photo: Fiona Goodall/Getty)

Auckland gets to host the big football matches now but it has Wellington to thank for the honour

In the space of a month, Auckland will host two premier international clubs. One of those matches should've been held in Wellington.

By Jesse Gerritsen | 3rd August, 2026