Westpac Stadium confirmed the venue must undergo repairs after an earthquake struck the Wellington area in the early hours of Monday.

“The safety of everyone is our first priority,” Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome said.

“With Westpac Stadium confirming it will not be available on Saturday 19 November, we are working with our partners at the venue, Melbourne Victory and Football Federation to find an alternative that suits all parties.

“We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused to fans and while football plays an important role in the community, the thoughts of the Phoenix family at this time are with everyone affected by the earthquake.”

Head of A-League Greg O’Rourke said safety was paramount.

“Our first concern is for the safety of everyone involved and from our desire to support Wellington Phoenix, Westpac Stadium and New Zealand authorities in this very difficult time,” he said.

“Our condolences and thoughts go to the people of New Zealand who have been affected by this terrible natural disaster.”

Fans also have the option to exchange their existing ticket for the re-scheduled fixture at no cost. Details of the process to exchange your ticket will be provided in the email from Ticketek.