It was the hosts that started strongest but the tide turned when Matija Ljujic's inadvertenly found the back of the net in the 28th minute. Former Jet Daniel Mullen doubled Wellington's advantage less than 10 minutes later.

Andrew Nabbout got Newcastle back into the contest just after half-time with his eighth goal of the season but Roy Krishna's 58th minute strike sealed all three points for the visitors. Dimitri Petratos converted a late penalty but it was no more than a consolation for the Jets.

Newcastle Jets

Jack Duncan -4

First match since mid-November and it showed. Looked rusty early and was caught out for both of Wellington's goals.

Daniel Georgevski -6

Had plenty of space and time to venture forward and should've really scored a goal in the first half. Assisted Nabbout's strike.

Nigel Boogaard -5

Was cut open after a head clash with Kaluderovic so wasn't on the field when Krishna scored Wellington's third.

Nikolai Topor-Stanley -5

Not his best match since returning to the Hunter but made three clearances and won three duels.

Ivan Vujica - 6

The left back had more touches than any other player and won eight duels.