Central Coast Mariners FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Grahame Park.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Anton Shchetinin
- Referee Ashley Beecham
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Western United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Western United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #7 |
| 32 | Points | 34 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 10 |
| 35 | Scored | 37 |
| 42 | Conceded | 44 |
| -7 | GD | -7 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.31 |
| 31% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
85%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Central Coast Mariners FC gets underway.
- 5' The travelling Macarthur FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 9' The deadlock is broken! Matt Simon gets on the scoresheet on 9 minutes.
- 14' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Macarthur FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 19' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ivan Franjic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 24' A quiet spell here at Grahame Park. Macarthur FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' Alex Susnjar picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' Benat has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' 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.
- 46' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Central Coast Mariners FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 49' The referee calls foul for Matt Derbyshire. He receives a Yellow card.
- 54' England international Matt Derbyshire has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' Poor challenge from Jack Clisby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' Macarthur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' The Macarthur FC manager makes a substitution. James Meredith departs to be replaced by Ivan Franjic.
- 63' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Marcos Urena is replaced by Michal Janota.
- 68' It looks like no one’s ball. Central Coast Mariners FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Denis Genreau on 71 minutes.
- 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Macarthur FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 77' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Tommy Oar is withdrawn and Michael Ruhs gets his opportunity.
- 81' Matthew Hatch has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 81 minutes.
- 81' The crowd applauds Daniel Bouman as he leaves the pitch. Matthew Hatch steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Franjic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' Macarthur FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 90 minute. Oliver Bozanic leaves to be changed by Maximilien Balard.
- Central Coast Mariners FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 15
-
19
Matt Simon ↓ Michal Janota 63'
- 11
- 21
-
12
Marcos Urena ↓ Michal Janota 63'
- 8
- 1
- 4
-
14
Daniel Bouman ↓ Matthew Hatch 81'
Bench
- 20
-
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 63'
- 23
-
22
Michal Janota ↑ 63'
-
32
Maximilien Balard ↑ 90'
- 26
-
25
Matthew Hatch ↑ 81'
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
James Meredith ↓ Jake Hollmann 62'
-
10
Loic Puyo ↓ Denis Genreau 62'
- 4
- 33
- 2
-
11
Tommy Oar ↓ Michael Ruhs 77'
- 5
- 15
- 27
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↓ Denis Genreau 62'
Bench
-
8
Denis Genreau ↑ 62'
- 3
-
7
Ivan Franjic ↑ 62'
- 6
-
19
Michael Ruhs ↑ 77'
-
21
Jake Hollmann ↑ 62'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Marcos Urena | 4 |
| Susaeta | 3 |
| Garang Kuol | 3 |
| Adrian Mariappa | 2 |
| Jack Clisby | 2 |
| Matthew Hatch | 2 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2021-03-08
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Macarthur FC
W
2021-03-02
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-02-19
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-02-14
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-02-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Western United FC
W
2021-02-03
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Melbourne City FC
W
Macarthur FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.97
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 58% + Central Coast Mariners FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Macarthur FC
43%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Macarthur FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.