Central Coast Mariners FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
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 wait is over. Central Coast Mariners FC get us underway at Central Coast Stadium.
- 5' Auckland FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Auckland FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 12' Assisted by Francis De Vries with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hiroki Sakai makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 15' Against the run of play, Alfie McCalmont has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 20' Scott Galloway is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Central Coast Mariners FC tonight.
- 24' A moment of madness from Trent Sainsbury on 24 minutes earns him a card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
- 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' Sensational shot from Jake Brimmer. Auckland FC is back in the lead.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 39' What a strike from Guillermo May Bartesaghi! The score is 1-3.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 46' Trent Sainsbury makes way for Sabit James at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Auckland FC's compact .
- 56' Auckland FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 3 meetings.
- 60' Auckland FC make a change. Neyder Moreno trudges off to be replaced by Logan Rogerson on 60 minutes.
- 65' The crowd applauds Lucas Mauragis as he leaves the pitch. Noah Smith steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 67' That is a card for Auckland FC. Francis De Vries will be fuming at that decision.
- 72' Auckland FC make a change. Jake Brimmer trudges off to be replaced by Scott Galloway on 72 minutes.
- 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Jackson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Max Mata. He replaces Guillermo May Bartesaghi on 79 minute.
- 83' Mikael Doka was booked on 83.
- 84' What composure from Logan Rogerson! The New Zealand international strokes it home. 1-4.
- 87' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Alou Kuol exits the field as Vitor Feijao enters on 87.
- 89' The referee shows Auckland FC player a card on 89.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Luis Gallegos.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Auckland FC take all three points.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Trent Sainsbury ↓ Sabit James 46'
- 15
- 8
-
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Vitor Feijao 87'
-
12
Lucas Mauragis ↓ Noah Smith 65'
- 16
- 40
- 33
- 10
- 3
-
36
Haine Eames ↓ Bailey Brandtman 46'
Bench
-
5
Noah Smith ↑ 65'
- 1
- 24
-
37
Bailey Brandtman ↑ 46'
- 44
-
17
Sabit James ↑ 46'
-
11
Vitor Feijao ↑ 87'
Coach
Mark Jackson
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Scott Galloway 72'
- 6
- 5
- 4
- 12
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↓ Logan Rogerson 60'
- 10
- 15
- 28
- 14
Bench
- 1
-
3
Scott Galloway ↑ 72'
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↑ 60'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 79'
-
9
Max Mata ↑ 79'
- 21
- 18
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.