Central Coast Mariners FC vs Brisbane Roar FC, A League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Brisbane Roar FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- VIDEO_ASSISTANT_REFEREE_N1 Kearney Robinson
- Referee Sam Kelly (Australia)
- Referee Nathan Shakespear (Australia)
- Assistant 1 Ashley Beecham
- Assistant 2 Alessandro Llana (New Zealand)
- 4th Official Daniel Elder
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Brisbane Roar FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #11 |
| 32 | Points | 26 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 12 |
| 35 | Scored | 27 |
| 42 | Conceded | 36 |
| -7 | GD | -9 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 31% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Brisbane Roar FC are 11th (26 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Central Coast Stadium as Central Coast Mariners FC face off against Brisbane Roar FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 4' Against the run of play, Samuel Klein has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 9' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a card for James Donachie on 12 minutes.
- 17' Brisbane Roar FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' That is a card for Brisbane Roar FC. Samuel Klein will be fuming at that decision.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Warren Moon will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Bailey Brandtman has done his job and it is now time for Chris Donnell to step up.
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jesse Mantell makes it 1-1.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' Nathanael Blair doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Lucas Mauragis on 61 minutes.
- 63' Niall Thom makes way for Quinn MacNicol at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brisbane Roar FC.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Brisbane Roar FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' Lucas Mauragis makes way for Harrison Steele at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Lauton. He replaces Jay O'Shea on 73 minute.
- 78' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Youstin Salas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 81' Fresh legs for Brisbane Roar FC! Ben Halloran comes on to replace Georgios Vrakas.
- 85' Nathan Paull is replacing Ali Auglah for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathanael Blair on 87.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 15
- 30
- 2
-
72
Ali Auglah ↓ Nathan Paull 85'
- 5
- 26
- 37
-
23
Oliver Lavale ↓ Arthur De Lima 81'
- 6
- 45
-
11
Sabit James ↓ Nathanael Blair 46'
Bench
-
16
Harrison Steele ↑ 70'
-
18
Nathanael Blair ↑ 46'
- 40
-
3
Nathan Paull ↑ 85'
-
48
Chris Donnell ↑ 46'
- 43
-
22
Arthur De Lima ↑ 81'
Coach
Warren Moon
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1
- 23
- 5
-
10
Georgios Vrakas ↓ Ben Halloran 81'
-
19
Michael Ruhs ↓ Henry Hore 63'
- 2
- 8
-
26
Jay O'Shea ↓ Jordan Lauton 73'
- 3
-
39
Niall Thom ↓ Quinn MacNicol 63'
- 31
Bench
-
27
Ben Halloran ↑ 81'
- 11
-
13
Henry Hore ↑ 63'
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 73'
-
30
Quinn MacNicol ↑ 63'
- 16
- 6
Coach
Michael Valkanis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Miguel Angel Torres | 3 |
| Samuel Klein | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| James O'Shea | 3 |
| Marco Tulio | 3 |
| Jason Cummings | 2 |
| Eric Bautheac | 2 |
| Joshua Nisbet | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
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
2026-03-04
Macarthur FC
1–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
Brisbane Roar FC Form
2026-04-10
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2026-04-02
Brisbane Roar FC
0–0
Sydney FC
D
2026-03-21
Brisbane Roar FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2026-03-13
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2026-02-28
Brisbane Roar FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
2026-02-21
Sydney FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Brisbane Roar FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Brisbane Roar FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Brisbane Roar FC
56%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Brisbane Roar FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brisbane Roar FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Brisbane Roar FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

