Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Feb | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 06 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #5 |
| 32 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 35 | Scored | 33 |
| 42 | Conceded | 25 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 31% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 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
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ 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 |
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Central Coast Mariners FC host Sydney FC — let the battle begin!
- 4' Rhyan Grant has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 4 minutes.
- 8' GOAL! Anthony Caceres fires home to make it 0-2!
- 13' England international Ryan Edmondson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Magnificent from Daniel Hall! That is 4 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Patrick Wood, as he is very good at scoring at Central Coast Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' Mikael Doka has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' The 25-year-old Max Balard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' Daniel Hall was booked on 41.
- 46' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Christian Theoharous departs to be replaced by Storm Roux.
- 51' Central Coast Mariners FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' What a moment for Miguel Angel Torres! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Miguel Di Pizio exits the field as Ronald Barcellos enters on 57.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Jaiden Kucharski. He replaces Fabio on 60 minute.
- 65' The crowd applauds Corey Hollman as he leaves the pitch. Matthew Scarcella steps in for Sydney FC.
- 66' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 70' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alou Kuol is hanging Ryan Edmondson on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Hayden Matthews was booked on 75.
- 80' Central Coast Mariners FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 86' Sydney FC ring the changes. Hayden Matthews has done his job and it is now time for Zachary de Jesus to step up.
- 89' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a card on 89.
- 90' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 90 minute. Storm Roux leaves to be changed by Bailey Brandtman.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
99
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Alou Kuol 70'
- 20
- 4
- 7
- 23
- 18
-
2
Mikael Doka ↓ Jing Reec 46'
- 3
- 6
- 39
- 11
Bench
-
15
Storm Roux ↑ 46'
-
9
Alou Kuol ↑ 70'
- 30
-
22
Ronald Barcellos ↑ 57'
- 33
-
17
Jing Reec ↑ 46'
- 37
Coach
Mark Jackson
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 23
- 26
- 17
- 4
-
13
Patrick Wood ↓ Robert Mak 60'
-
9
Fabio ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 60'
- 8
- 12
- 34
Bench
-
11
Robert Mak ↑ 60'
- 22
- 20
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 60'
-
18
Matthew Scarcella ↑ 65'
-
21
Zachary de Jesus ↑ 86'
- 28
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 9 |
| Anthony Caceres | 5 |
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Alex Brosque | 3 |
| Adrian Segecic | 3 |
| Joel King | 2 |
| Matt Simon | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2024-02-10
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Sydney FC
L
2024-02-06
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2024-02-03
Adelaide United FC
0–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-01-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2024-01-21
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-01-13
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Sydney FC
72%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Sydney FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 14% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.