Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 10 Feb 2024 · 08:45 UTC Central Coast Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel Hall 41' Y
Brian Kaltak 66' Y
Y 75' Hayden Matthews
Miguel Angel Torres 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Jonathon Barreiro

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

3
3
12
Central Coast Mariners FC 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-10 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Sydney FC 2023-02-04 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2022-12-17 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC 2022-04-09 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–5 Sydney FC 2022-01-30 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Central Coast Mariners FC is hosting Sydney FC for another epic battle.
  • 4' Magnificent from Rhyan Grant! That is 12 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! Anthony Caceres gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 13' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 18' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sydney FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Against the run of play, Daniel Hall has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Central Coast Stadium. Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' Jaiden Kucharski has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ufuk Talay will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Daniel Hall argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Christian Theoharous as he leaves the pitch. Storm Roux steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Assisted by Storm Roux with the perfectly-timed delivery and Miguel Angel Torres makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 57' Ronald Barcellos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Miguel Di Pizio on 57 minute.
  • 60' Another change for Sydney FC made on 60 minute. Fabio leaves to be changed by Jaiden Kucharski.
  • 65' The whistle greets Corey Hollman as he departs to be replaced by Matthew Scarcella.
  • 66' The referee calls foul for Brian Kaltak. He receives a card.
  • 70' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Ryan Edmondson trudges off to be replaced by Alou Kuol on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Hayden Matthews catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 75.
  • 80' Sydney FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Zachary de Jesus on, Hayden Matthews off on 86 minutes.
  • 89' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Storm Roux departs to be replaced by Bailey Brandtman.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sydney FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Adam Le Fondre 9
Anthony Caceres 5
Jason Cummings 4
Adrian Segecic 3
Bobo 3
Alex Brosque 3
Alou Kuol 2
Aiden O'Neill 2

Head to Head

2024-02-10 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Sydney FC 2023-02-04 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2022-12-17 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC 2022-04-09 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–5 Sydney FC 2022-01-30 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

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

2024-02-10 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Sydney FC W 2024-02-03 Western United FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-01-26 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2024-01-19 Sydney FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2024-01-13 Adelaide United FC 4–3 Sydney FC L 2024-01-06 Brisbane Roar FC 1–2 Sydney FC W

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

✓ Correct
Central Coast Mariners FC28% Draw26% Sydney FC46%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
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

✗ Wrong
Central Coast Mariners FC21% Draw42% Sydney FC37%
Actual: 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.