Central Coast Mariners FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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' The game is set. Central Coast Mariners FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Trent Sainsbury makes it 1-0.
- 18' That is a card for Macarthur FC. Jake Hollmann will be fuming at that decision.
- 22' A stunning finish from Kevin Boli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 27' Frans Deli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
- 28' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marin Jakolis on 28.
- 29' Arthur De Lima is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Diesel Herrington. He receives a card.
- 44' Central Coast Mariners FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Harry Sawyer has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Ikonomidis on 46 minute.
- 49' A goal from the Australia international Harry Sawyer! He fires home on 49 to make it 2-2!
- 54' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 59' Central Coast Mariners FC is showing some good football. However, Central Coast Mariners FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 63' The crowd applauds Diesel Herrington as he leaves the pitch. Christian Theoharous steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 68' The travelling Macarthur FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' The referee shows Macarthur FC player a card on 70.
- 70' Liam Rose is replacing Frans Deli for the Macarthur FC side.
- 75' Nicolas Duarte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alou Kuol at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Dylan Peraic-Cullen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 85' Arthur De Lima makes way for Harrison Steele at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 89' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Kealey Adamson has done his job and it is now time for Peter Makrillos to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
|---|---|
| Marcos Urena | 4 |
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Susaeta | 3 |
| Garang Kuol | 3 |
| Jack Clisby | 2 |
| Matthew Hatch | 2 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
| Adrian Mariappa | 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.