Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- VIDEO_ASSISTANT_REFEREE_N1 Casey Reibelt
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee Nathan Shakespear (Australia)
- Assistant 1 Isaac Trevis (New Zealand)
- Assistant 2 Daniel Ilievski (Australia)
- 4th Official Georgia Ghirardello (Australia)
11 games this season
🟨 0.5/game
⚽ 2.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Auckland FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Auckland FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #9 |
| 42 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 42 | Scored | 35 |
| 29 | Conceded | 42 |
| +13 | GD | -7 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 42% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ 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)
Auckland FC
| Sam Cosgrove | 12 G | 4 A |
| Jesse Randall | 9 G | 8 A |
| Lachlan Brook | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 6 G | 4 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' KICK OFF: Central Coast Mariners FC gets underway.
- 4' Auckland FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 4.
- 9' Auckland FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 14' 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.
- 16' It’s gonna be a card for James Donachie.
- 19' Central Coast Mariners FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ali Auglah on 19.
- 24' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Auckland FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 32' Supporters expect more eagerness from Haine Eames, as he is very good at scoring at Mt Smart Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' Callan Elliot has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' 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 James Donachie suffering a number of foals already.
- 47' Central Coast Mariners FC is showing some good football. However, Central Coast Mariners FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 49' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a card on 49.
- 54' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' The supporters are chanting for Guillermo May Bartesaghi. He replaces Callan Elliot on 56 minute.
- 61' 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.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Sabit James. He replaces Jesse Mantell on 62 minute.
- 67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker Ali Auglah scoring 1 goals.
- 73' Another change for Auckland FC made on 73 minute. Louis Verstraete leaves to be changed by Cameron Howieson.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrew Redmayne on 78.
- 82' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Oliver Lavale is replaced by Bailey Brandtman.
- 87' Another change for Auckland FC made on 87 minute. Jake Girdwood-Reich leaves to be changed by Jonty Bidois.
- 90' Harrison Steele was booked on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Paull. He replaces Sabit James on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 77
- 9
- 6
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↓ Van Fitzharris 73'
- 17
- 23
- 3
- 8
- 21
Bench
-
10
Guillermo May Bartesaghi ↑ 56'
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 73'
- 18
-
35
Jonty Bidois ↑ 87'
- 12
- 52
-
57
Van Fitzharris ↑ 73'
Coach
Steve Corica
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
- 15
- 30
- 2
- 72
- 5
- 18
- 26
- 23
- 48
-
6
Haine Eames ↓ Harrison Steele 90'
-
45
Jesse Mantell ↓ Sabit James 62'
Bench
- 7
-
16
Harrison Steele ↑ 90'
- 40
- 3
-
37
Bailey Brandtman ↑ 82'
- 43
-
11
Sabit James ↑ 62'
Coach
Warren Moon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Auckland FC Form
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2026-04-19
Auckland FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2026-04-10
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2026-04-07
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2026-04-04
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2026-03-21
Melbourne Victory FC
4–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2026-03-14
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.88
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Auckland FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
52%
Auckland FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.