Central Coast Mariners FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee
- Referee Matthew McOrist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–8 | L |
| 22 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 32 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 35 | Scored | 46 |
| 42 | Conceded | 36 |
| -7 | GD | +10 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 31% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Adelaide United FC gets underway.
- 5' Michael Jakobsen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' A quiet spell here at . Adelaide United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' The whistle greets Ryan Strain as he departs to be replaced by Ben Halloran.
- 22' 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.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' Poor challenge from Jem Karacan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! Isaias gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marco Kurz will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' Ben Halloran has been relatively quiet despite scoring 26 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Craig Goodwin is booked for Adelaide United FC — Yellow card on 52.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Stephen Mallon by Matt Simon on 59 minute.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 68' Andrew Hoole is replacing Jordan Murray for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- 72' That is a Red card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Jem Karacan will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' The crowd applauds George Blackwood as he leaves the pitch. Jordy Thomassen steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 79' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 80' Michael McGlinchey is replacing Aiden O'Neill for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vince Lia is hanging Craig Goodwin on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 68
- 18
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 11
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
25
Jordan Murray ↓ Andrew Hoole 68'
-
29
Stephen Mallon ↓ Matt Simon 59'
Bench
- 12
- 22
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↑ 68'
-
8
Michael McGlinchey ↑ 80'
-
19
Matt Simon ↑ 59'
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 7
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ Ben Halloran 17'
- 14
- 33
- 31
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Vince Lia 90'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Vince Lia ↑ 90'
- 16
-
26
Ben Halloran ↑ 17'
-
19
Jordy Thomassen ↑ 74'
Coach
Marco Kurz
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
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-03-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–8
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-02-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–5
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-02-17
Sydney FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-03-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-03-15
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
L
2019-03-01
Sydney FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-02-24
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-02-09
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
76%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.