Central Coast Mariners FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League .
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Andrew Lindsay
- Referee Ben Abraham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–8 | L |
| 22 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 8–2 | W |
| 23 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 32 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 35 | Scored | 36 |
| 42 | Conceded | 48 |
| -7 | GD | -12 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 31% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 8' GOAL! Sam Graham fires home to make it 1-0!
- 12' Magnificent from Roy Krishna! That is 19 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 21' A goal from the Australia international David Williams! He fires home on 21 to make it 1-2!
- 23' Jem Karacan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 23.
- 28' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wellington Phoenix FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' Sarpreet Singh catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jordan Murray.
- 35' Jordan Murray was booked on 35.
- 36' Wellington Phoenix FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' A moment of madness from Joshua Nisbet on 41 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
- 45' GOAL! Roy Krishna fires home to make it 1-3!
- 46' GOAL! Roy Krishna fires home to make it 1-4!
- 51' Liberato Cacace doubles the advantage! 1-5 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Michael McGlinchey has done his job and it is now time for Charles M'Mombwa to step up.
- 54' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a Yellow card on 54.
- 57' Sarpreet Singh doubles the advantage! 1-6 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' Against the run of play, Louis Fenton has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 59' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Mathew Millar is withdrawn and Lewis Miller gets his opportunity.
- 61' What a moment for Jack Clisby! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 66' Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callan Elliot is hanging Louis Fenton on the field on 66 minute.
- 69' Stephen Mallon doubles the advantage! 3-7 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 74' The 34-year-old Michal Kopczynski has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 77 minute. Joshua Nisbet leaves to be changed by Peter Kekeris.
- 80' The crowd applauds David Williams as he leaves the pitch. Cillian Sheridan steps in for Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 85' Antony Golec is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Central Coast Mariners FC tonight.
- 87' Gianni Stensness has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mandi on 87 minute.
- 88' A stunning finish from Sarpreet Singh — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Wellington Phoenix FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 68
- 28
-
18
Mathew Millar ↓ Lewis Miller 59'
- 1
- 22
- 8
- 2
- 3
- 25
-
26
Joshua Nisbet ↓ Peter Kekeris 77'
- 29
Bench
- 23
-
17
Peter Kekeris ↑ 77'
- 24
-
33
Lewis Miller ↑ 59'
-
27
Charles M'Mombwa ↑ 53'
- 34
Coach
Mike Mulvey
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 22
- 18
- 13
- 21
- 1
- 15
- 11
-
16
Louis Fenton ↓ Callan Elliot 66'
-
4
Mandi ↓ Gianni Stensness 87'
- 23
Bench
- 20
- 5
- 9
-
7
Cillian Sheridan ↑ 80'
-
32
Gianni Stensness ↑ 87'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 66'
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Roy Krishna | 4 |
| Sarpreet Singh | 3 |
| Jason Cummings | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Gary Hooper | 2 |
| Beni Nkololo | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
| Louis Fenton | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–8
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-02-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–5
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-02-17
Sydney FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-01-27
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2019-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–8
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2019-02-23
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Sydney FC
L
2019-02-15
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2019-02-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2019-02-02
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-01-26
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.96
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.17
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 87% + Both teams to score 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 3.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 4.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
45%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
75%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–8 not predicted2 – 8Actual
1 – 3
6.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 3
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 4
4.8%
2 – 4
4.6%
1 – 1
4.3%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 3
3.3%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 11% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 18% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 17% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.