Central Coast Mariners FC vs Brisbane Roar FC, A League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Brisbane Roar FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Brisbane Roar FC 3 games · 7 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 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #3 |
| 2 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 3 |
| 0 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 5 |
| 9 | Conceded | 3 |
| -5 | GD | +2 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 2.33 |
| 0% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Brisbane Roar FC this season
Brisbane Roar FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts). Brisbane Roar FC are 3rd (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Brisbane Roar FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Brisbane Roar FC
| Justin Vidic | 2 G |
| Tom Aldred | 1 G |
| Tae-Hee Nam | 1 G |
| Sabit James | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Central Coast Mariners FC to score. At the same time, Brisbane Roar FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Magnificent from Samuel Klein! That is 6 goals in 206 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 9' Brisbane Roar FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 12' It’s gonna be a card for James Donachie.
- 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Brisbane Roar FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 25' Samuel Klein has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 25.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' Central Coast Mariners FC are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Brisbane Roar FC's 4-1-4-1 shape.
- 40' 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 Lucas Mauragis suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' The 34-year-old Ben Halloran has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The crowd applauds Bailey Brandtman as he leaves the pitch. Chris Donnell steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 51' Jesse Mantell makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
- 56' James McGarry needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 58' A stunning finish from Nathanael Blair — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 61' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 61.
- 63' The whistle greets Niall Thom as he departs to be replaced by Quinn MacNicol.
- 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Valkanis might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' Harrison Steele has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Mauragis on 70 minute.
- 73' A tactical swap from Brisbane Roar FC — Jordan Lauton on, Jay O'Shea off on 73 minutes.
- 78' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Nathan Paull has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 81' Brisbane Roar FC ring the changes. Georgios Vrakas has done his job and it is now time for Ben Halloran to step up.
- 85' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Ali Auglah by Nathan Paull on 85 minute.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Nathanael Blair argues furiously but the card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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 |
|---|---|
| James O'Shea | 3 |
| Marco Tulio | 3 |
| Miguel Angel Torres | 3 |
| Samuel Klein | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Jason Cummings | 2 |
| Eric Bautheac | 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
1.32
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09
Brisbane Roar FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Brisbane Roar FC
70%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Brisbane Roar FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brisbane Roar FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 3
6.4%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
5.8%
0 – 3
4.9%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Brisbane Roar FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 21% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.