Central Coast Mariners FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee
19 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 6.1 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 05 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Auckland FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 28 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 07 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 0–2 | L |
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
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 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
Macarthur FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ 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 |
Macarthur FC
| Harry Sawyer | 6 G | 1 A |
| Mitchell Duke | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luke Vickery | 5 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Central Coast Mariners FC gets underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Central Coast Mariners FC and Macarthur FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Frans Deli made 149 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Trent Sainsbury makes it 1-0.
- 18' Jake Hollmann is having his name booked by the referee on 18.
- 22' Kevin Boli adds to his 0 season tally! Macarthur FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 27' Frans Deli catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 27.
- 28' Marin Jakolis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 28.
- 29' Arthur De Lima makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
- 34' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' Diesel Herrington has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 39.
- 44' 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.
- 46' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! Harry Sawyer comes on to replace Chris Ikonomidis.
- 49' Assisted by Marin Jakolis with the perfectly-timed delivery and Harry Sawyer makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 54' Central Coast Mariners FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Macarthur FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' The crowd applauds Diesel Herrington as he leaves the pitch. Christian Theoharous steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' A moment of madness from Walter Scott on 70 minutes earns him a card. Macarthur FC will be frustrated.
- 70' Time for substitution for Macarthur FC. Frans Deli is replaced by Liam Rose.
- 75' The crowd applauds Alou Kuol as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Duarte steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Arthur De Lima departs to be replaced by Harrison Steele.
- 89' Kealey Adamson makes way for Peter Makrillos at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Macarthur FC.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Nicolas Duarte 75'
- 12
- 24
- 40
- 10
- 3
- 23
- 36
- 35
Bench
-
7
Christian Theoharous ↑ 63'
-
16
Harrison Steele ↑ 85'
- 30
-
29
Nicolas Duarte ↑ 75'
-
37
Bailey Brandtman ↑ 63'
- 44
- 43
Coach
Mark Jackson
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
18
Walter Scott ↓ Dean Bosnjak 75'
-
9
Chris Ikonomidis ↓ Harry Sawyer 46'
- 12
- 26
- 44
- 39
- 6
-
8
Jake Hollmann ↓ Daniel De Silva 70'
- 20
-
23
Frans Deli ↓ Liam Rose 70'
Bench
-
22
Liam Rose ↑ 70'
- 30
-
7
Daniel De Silva ↑ 70'
- 27
-
28
Harry Sawyer ↑ 46'
-
24
Dean Bosnjak ↑ 75'
-
11
Peter Makrillos ↑ 89'
Coach
Mile Sterjovski
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Marcos Urena | 4 |
| Susaeta | 3 |
| Garang Kuol | 3 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
| Adrian Mariappa | 2 |
| Jack Clisby | 2 |
| Matthew Hatch | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2025-04-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Macarthur FC
D
2025-04-12
Newcastle United Jets FC
6–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2025-04-05
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2025-03-30
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2025-03-16
Auckland FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-03-08
Melbourne Victory FC
3–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Macarthur FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.08
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Macarthur FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Macarthur FC
55%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Macarthur FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
6.7%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 13% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 16% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.