Sunday , 16 August 2026

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

A League · 2024-25
Central Coast Mariners FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Auckland FC
Sat 28 Dec 2024 · 06:00 UTC Central Coast Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Trent Sainsbury 24' Y
Y 67' Francis De Vries
Mikael Doka 83' Y
Y 89' Louis Verstraete
Y 90' Luis Gallegos
Vitor Feijao 90' Y
Y 90' Tommy Smith

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Shaun Evans
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

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

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Dec Auckland FC H 1–4 L
23 Dec Macarthur FC A 1–1 D
13 Dec Adelaide United FC H 0–4 L
08 Dec Sydney FC H 2–1 W
22 Nov Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–1 W
10 Nov Wellington Phoenix FC H 0–3 L
Auckland FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 4–1 W
21 Dec Western United FC H 0–4 L
15 Dec Melbourne City FC A 2–2 D
07 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC H 2–1 W
30 Nov Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–0 W
24 Nov Macarthur FC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Central Coast Mariners FC Auckland FC
#9 Position #3
32 Points 42
26 Played 26
8 / 8 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 9 / 6
35 Scored 42
42 Conceded 29
-7 GD +13
1.23 PPG 1.62
31% Win % 42%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
31% Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season

Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 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
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ 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
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Central Coast Mariners FC and Auckland FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Auckland FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 12' Auckland FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Hiroki Sakai on 12.
  • 15' What a moment for Alfie McCalmont! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 24' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a card on 24.
  • 29' Louis Verstraete, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 31' What a moment for Jake Brimmer! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 36' Auckland FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 3 meetings.
  • 39' What composure from Guillermo May Bartesaghi! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 1-3.
  • 44' 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 Haine Eames suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Trent Sainsbury departs to be replaced by Sabit James.
  • 51' Auckland FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Neyder Moreno is replaced by Logan Rogerson on 60 minute.
  • 65' The whistle greets Lucas Mauragis as he departs to be replaced by Noah Smith.
  • 67' That is a card for Auckland FC. Francis De Vries will be fuming at that decision.
  • 72' A change in the Auckland FC ranks — Jake Brimmer exits the field as Scott Galloway enters on 72.
  • 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Auckland FC — Max Mata on, Guillermo May Bartesaghi off on 79 minutes.
  • 83' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 83.
  • 84' GOAL! Logan Rogerson scores on 84. Assisted by Max Mata
  • 87' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vitor Feijao is hanging Alou Kuol on the field on 87 minute.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Louis Verstraete on 89 minutes earns him a card. Auckland FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' Luis Gallegos is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Auckland FC players.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

Auckland FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC L 2024-12-23 Macarthur FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2024-12-13 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Adelaide United FC L 2024-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC W 2024-11-22 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-11-10 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–3 Wellington Phoenix FC L

Auckland FC Form

2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC W 2024-12-21 Auckland FC 0–4 Western United FC L 2024-12-15 Melbourne City FC 2–2 Auckland FC D 2024-12-07 Auckland FC 2–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2024-11-30 Auckland FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2024-11-24 Macarthur FC 0–1 Auckland FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.11 Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.61 Auckland FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Central Coast Mariners FC19% Draw21% Auckland FC60%
Actual: Auckland FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
41%
Draw or Auckland FC
81%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Auckland FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Central Coast Mariners FC13% Draw36% Auckland FC51%
Actual: Auckland FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
8.3%
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 3
7.6%
0 – 3
7%
0 – 1
6.1%
1 – 4
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 4
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap Central Coast Mariners FC covers Push Auckland FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 8% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 32% — 68%
+1 32% 21% 48%
+1.5 52% — 48%
+2 52% 20% 28%
+2.5 72% — 28%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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