Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 14 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #9 |
| 43 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 46 | Scored | 35 |
| 36 | Conceded | 42 |
| +10 | GD | -7 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 46% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Central Coast Mariners FC gets underway.
- 5' Tom Hiariej is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Central Coast Mariners FC so far.
- 7' Andrew Hoole adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 10' Adelaide United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 10.
- 15' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' Poor challenge from Ersan Adem Gulum. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 21' The whistle greets Jordan O'Doherty as he departs to be replaced by Taylor Regan.
- 26' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 41' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Blake Powell is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' Against the run of play, Ryan Strain has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' A moment of madness from Jacob Melling on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Taylor Regan on 58 minutes.
- 61' What composure from Jordan Elsey! The Australia international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 65' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dzengis Cavusevic is hanging Ryan Kitto on the field on 65 minute.
- 68' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Joshua Rose on, Jacob Poscoliero off on 68 minutes.
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Central Coast Mariners FC that had 208 games and scored 311 goals.
- 76' The whistle greets Blake Powell as he departs to be replaced by Peter Skapetis.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Adlung on 79.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Peter Skapetis on 82 minutes.
- 83' Assisted by Daniel Adlung with the perfectly-timed delivery and George Blackwood makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Liam Rose. He replaces Jacob Melling on 84 minute.
- 89' Central Coast Mariners FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 2-2 Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Jordan O'Doherty ↓ Taylor Regan 21'
- 20
- 23
- 8
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↓ Dzengis Cavusevic 65'
- 29
- 17
- 14
- 19
- 22
- 37
Bench
- 1
-
2
Michael Marrone ↑ 76'
-
5
Taylor Regan ↑ 21'
- 16
-
77
Dzengis Cavusevic ↑ 65'
Coach
Marco Kurz
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 12
- 10
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
22
Jacob Melling ↓ Liam Rose 84'
- 7
-
8
Blake Powell ↓ Peter Skapetis 76'
- 15
-
19
Jacob Poscoliero ↓ Joshua Rose 68'
Bench
- 11
-
16
Liam Rose ↑ 84'
- 18
-
27
Peter Skapetis ↑ 76'
-
3
Joshua Rose ↑ 68'
Coach
Paul Okon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Tulio | 4 |
| Samuel Silvera | 4 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Tomi Juric | 3 |
| Ben Halloran | 3 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2018-02-17
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2018-02-03
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2018-01-27
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-01-21
Melbourne City FC
5–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-01-14
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Sydney FC
D
2018-01-10
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
45%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.