Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
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)
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
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
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.
- 4' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hiroki Sakai on 4 minutes.
- 9' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 14' 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 Jonty Bidois suffering a number of foals already.
- 16' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 19' Ali Auglah adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lachlan Brook.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Auckland FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's 4-5-1 shape.
- 42' Auckland FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jake Girdwood-Reich made 215 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Storm Roux is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — card on 49.
- 54' Auckland FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' Auckland FC ring the changes. Callan Elliot has done his job and it is now time for Guillermo May Bartesaghi to step up.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' The crowd applauds Jesse Mantell as he leaves the pitch. Sabit James steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 67' Lucas Mauragis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Auckland FC tonight.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Auckland FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' Cameron Howieson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Louis Verstraete on 73 minute.
- 78' It’s gonna be a card for Andrew Redmayne.
- 82' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bailey Brandtman is hanging Oliver Lavale on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' The Auckland FC manager makes a substitution. Jake Girdwood-Reich departs to be replaced by Jonty Bidois.
- 90' Harrison Steele has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- 90' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Sabit James is replaced by Nathan Paull.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Nicolas Duarte | 1 |
| Vitor Feijao | 1 |
| Callan Elliot | 1 |
| Ali Auglah | 1 |
| Alfie McCalmont | 1 |
| Hiroki Sakai | 1 |
| Jake Brimmer | 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.