Saturday , 14 November 2026

Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Auckland FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Central Coast Mariners FC
Sun 16 Mar 2025 · 04:00 UTC Mt Smart Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 77' Brian Kaltak

Overview

Match Preview

Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Kersey
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

2
2
1
Auckland FC 5 games · Avg 3.4 goals Central Coast Mariners FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-16 Auckland FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC

Recent Form

Auckland FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–2 D
09 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–1 D
01 Mar Adelaide United FC H 4–4 D
22 Feb Wellington Phoenix FC H 6–1 W
15 Feb Western United FC A 2–0 W
01 Feb Macarthur FC H 2–1 W
Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Auckland FC A 2–2 D
08 Mar Melbourne Victory FC A 0–3 L
28 Feb Western United FC H 1–3 L
22 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 0–4 L
07 Feb Perth Glory FC A 1–1 D
01 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Auckland FC Central Coast Mariners FC
#8 Position #11
5 Points 2
4 Played 4
1 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 2 / 2
6 Scored 4
7 Conceded 9
-1 GD -5
1.25 PPG 0.50
25% Win % 0%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Auckland FC are 8th (5 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Auckland FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Auckland FC
Lachlan Bayliss 2 G
Hiroki Sakai 1 G
Lachlan Brook 1 G
Luka Vicelich 1 G
Central Coast Mariners FC
Oliver Lavale 4 G
Ali Auglah 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Auckland FC is hosting Central Coast Mariners FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Auckland FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' What composure from Guillermo May Bartesaghi! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brian Kaltak, as he is very good at scoring at Mt Smart Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Central Coast Mariners FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' A quiet spell here at Mt Smart Stadium. Auckland FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Central Coast Mariners FC that had 212 games and scored 315 goals.
  • 50' Auckland FC have won 64 goals from 58 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Jackson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 62' Auckland FC ring the changes. Jesse Randall has done his job and it is now time for Cameron Howieson to step up.
  • 67' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 71' GOAL! Vitor Feijao fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 74' Jake Brimmer makes way for Callan Elliot at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Auckland FC.
  • 76' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 76 minute. Alou Kuol leaves to be changed by Nicolas Duarte.
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Brian Kaltak.
  • 78' A stunning finish from Callan Elliot — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 83' The crowd applauds Haine Eames as he leaves the pitch. Harrison Steele steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
  • 84' Storm Roux is replacing Mikael Doka for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
  • 89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 90' The Auckland FC bench stirs into life. Guillermo May Bartesaghi is withdrawn and Jonty Bidois gets his opportunity.
  • 90' What an equalizer from Nicolas Duarte!
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Auckland FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Guillermo May Bartesaghi 2
Ali Auglah 1
Alfie McCalmont 1
Hiroki Sakai 1
Jake Brimmer 1
Logan Rogerson 1
Nicolas Duarte 1
Vitor Feijao 1

Head to Head

2025-03-16 Auckland FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC

Auckland FC Form

2025-03-16 Auckland FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-03-09 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Auckland FC D 2025-03-01 Auckland FC 4–4 Adelaide United FC D 2025-02-22 Auckland FC 6–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2025-02-15 Western United FC 0–2 Auckland FC W 2025-02-01 Auckland FC 2–1 Macarthur FC W

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-03-16 Auckland FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-03-08 Melbourne Victory FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC L 2025-02-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2025-02-07 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-02-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.86 Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Auckland FC63% Draw19% Central Coast Mariners FC18%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 4.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Auckland FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
37%
Auckland FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Auckland FC50% Draw34% Central Coast Mariners FC16%
Actual: Auckland FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.4%
1 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
5.3%
3 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.9%
1 – 0
3.9%
4 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Auckland FC

Handicap Auckland FC covers Push Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5 28% — 72%
-2 28% 18% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 19% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 9% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.