Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Alex King
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 May | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC is underway.
- 5' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Adelaide United FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 23' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Noah Smith on, Brian Kaltak off on 23 minutes.
- 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mikael Doka.
- 32' Danny Vukovic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Alou Kuol trudges off to be replaced by Dylan Wenzel-Halls on 34 minutes.
- 38' Ben Halloran is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 43' Joe Gauci needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 44' Noah Smith is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
- 49' Central Coast Mariners FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 64' Zach Clough has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 64 minutes.
- 66' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. William Wilson is replaced by Harrison Steele on 66 minute.
- 67' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Hiroshi Ibusuki is replaced by Musa Toure.
- 72' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 74' A moment of madness from Musa Toure on 74 minutes earns him a card. Adelaide United FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Ryan Tunnicliffe gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Nestor Irankunda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' A change in the Adelaide United FC ranks — Zach Clough exits the field as Bernardo Oliveira enters on 76.
- 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jacob Farrell.
- 79' Jacob Farrell is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
- 80' Nick Ansell makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 85' A quiet spell here at Coopers Stadium. Central Coast Mariners FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 86' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Luke Duzel comes on to replace Johnny Yull.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Bernardo Oliveira 76'
- 4
- 46
- 7
- 26
-
9
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↓ Musa Toure 67'
- 66
- 8
- 41
- 36
-
37
Johnny Yull ↓ Luke Duzel 86'
Bench
-
22
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 75'
- 1
-
23
Luke Duzel ↑ 86'
-
31
Bernardo Oliveira ↑ 76'
- 43
-
49
Musa Toure ↑ 67'
- 3
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 20
- 4
-
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Dylan Wenzel-Halls 34'
- 18
- 33
- 2
-
3
Brian Kaltak ↓ Noah Smith 23'
- 28
- 6
- 11
Bench
-
14
Dylan Wenzel-Halls ↑ 34'
-
7
Christian Theoharous ↑ 67'
-
5
Noah Smith ↑ 23'
-
13
Harrison Steele ↑ 66'
- 30
- 26
- 17
Coach
Mark Jackson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Silvera | 4 |
| Marco Tulio | 4 |
| Tomi Juric | 3 |
| Ben Halloran | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2023-10-20
Adelaide United FC
3–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-05-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2023-05-13
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2023-05-05
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
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
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2023-10-20
Adelaide United FC
3–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2023-05-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-05-13
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 74% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
59%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–0 not predicted3 – 0Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 13% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
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.

