2011–12 Wellington Phoenix FC season

The 2011–12 season was the Wellington Phoenix's fifth season in the A-League. After placing 4th at the conclusion of the regular season, the Phoenix's title hopes came to an end in the second round of the finals series, losing 3–2 to Perth in extra time.

First team squad

 * As of 13 January 2012.

In

 * † Brackets round club names indicate the player's contract with that club had expired before he joined Wellington Phoenix.

Out

 * † Brackets round a club denote the player joined that club after his Phoenix contract expired.

Discipline

 * Nick Ward was originally shown a yellow card, followed by a straight red card, however this decision was appealed, and the red card was subsequently rescinded.

Technical staff

 * First team coach: Ricki Herbert
 * Forwards coach: Chris Greenacre
 * Strength & conditioning coach: Lee Taylor

Kit
On 29 January 2012, The Wellington Phoenix wore a special black strip in their match against Melbourne Heart. The strip was designed by Andrew Durante, Tim Brown and Leo Bertos to raise money for charity with 100% of the TradeMe auction proceeds going to Cure Kids.

End-of-season awards

 * Sony Player of the Year: Ben Sigmund
 * Members' Player of the Year: Ben Sigmund
 * Players' Player of the Year: Ben Sigmund
 * Media Player of the Year: Ben Sigmund
 * Golden Boot: Paul Ifill – 7 goals