Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 16 Apr | Western United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Western United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–2 | 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
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Sabit James | 6 G | 2 A |
| Ali Auglah | 5 G | |
| Bailey Brandtman | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alfie McCalmont | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joshua Nisbet suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 23' Marco Tulio adds to his 1 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 24' Marco Tulio does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
- 29' Lachlan Barr has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 39' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 41' Beni Nkololo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
- 46' The whistle greets Luka Jovanovic as he departs to be replaced by Ethan Alagich.
- 51' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marco Tulio makes it 0-4.
- 58' The crowd applauds James McGarry as he leaves the pitch. Jacob Farrell steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Jacob Farrell. He replaces James McGarry on 59 minute.
- 60' The referee shows Adelaide United FC player a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 65 minutes.
- 70' Christian Theoharous gets the nod from Central Coast Mariners FC. He replaces Samuel Silvera and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Moresche. He replaces Jason Cummings on 78 minute.
- 79' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Maximilien Balard is withdrawn and Harrison Steele gets his opportunity.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Jacob Farrell is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 87' Harrison Steele doubles the advantage! 0-5 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- Adelaide United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Central Coast Mariners FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 21
- 3
- 46
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 11
- 26
-
37
Jonny Yull ↓ George Blackwood 46'
-
35
Luka Jovanovic ↓ Ethan Alagich 46'
Bench
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 46'
- 1
-
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 46'
- 31
- 41
-
55
Ethan Alagich ↑ 46'
- 36
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
-
9
Jason Cummings ↓ Moresche 78'
-
5
James McGarry ↓ Jacob Farrell 58'
- 11
- 15
- 20
- 4
- 7
- 6
- 25
- 3
Bench
-
10
Moresche ↑ 78'
-
31
Christian Theoharous ↑ 70'
- 23
-
18
Jacob Farrell ↑ 58'
-
13
Harrison Steele ↑ 79'
- 40
Coach
Nick Montgomery
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
2023-04-28
Adelaide United FC
1–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2023-04-23
Perth Glory FC
4–4
Adelaide United FC
D
2023-04-16
Adelaide United FC
0–1
Western United FC
L
2023-04-07
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-03-17
Adelaide United FC
5–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2023-04-28
Adelaide United FC
1–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-15
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2023-04-07
Western United FC
0–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-03-19
Melbourne Victory FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
68%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.6%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

