Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

Central Coast Mariners FC

1 – 3

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Western United FC

Fri 28 Feb 2025 · 08:35 UTC Central Coast Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Sasha Kuzevski 47' Y

Y 79' Jordan Lauton

Alfie McCalmont 85' Y

Y 90' Luke Vickery

Overview

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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.

Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Ben Abraham
Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)

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

Central Coast Mariners FC 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals Western United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-04-13 Western United FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC 2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Feb	Western United FC	H	1–3	L
22 Feb	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	0–4	L
07 Feb	Perth Glory FC	A	1–1	D
01 Feb	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	2–2	D
29 Jan	Western United FC	A	2–2	D
25 Jan	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	0–0	D

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Feb	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	3–1	W
23 Feb	Adelaide United FC	H	3–0	W
15 Feb	Auckland FC	H	0–2	L
09 Feb	Macarthur FC	A	2–2	D
29 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	2–2	D
17 Jan	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	3–1	W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' It’s Showtime! The match between Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC is underway.
5' Western United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
10' Central Coast Mariners FC have won 311 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
25' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Abel Walatee is withdrawn and Riku Danzaki gets his opportunity.
30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
45' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
46' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Alou Kuol exits the field as Nicolas Duarte enters on 46.
47' The referee calls foul for Sasha Kuzevski. He receives a card.
52' A goal from the Australia international Noah Botic! He fires home on 52 to make it 0-1!
57' Brian Kaltak needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
59' Alfie McCalmont is replacing Harrison Steele for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
64' Michael Ruhs is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hiroshi Ibusuki at the 64 minute mark.
69' Mikael Doka is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western United FC tonight.
74' With 0 assists to his name this season, Christian Theoharous is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
76' Brilliant from the defender! Tomoki Imai makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 76.
78' Luke Vickery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matthew Grimaldi on 78 minute.
79' Jordan Lauton picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
80' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Nathan Paull is replaced by Diesel Herrington on 80 minute.
81' Luke Vickery is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
85' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a card in front of him.
85' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 85 minute. Miguel Di Pizio leaves to be changed by Bailey Brandtman.
90' Western United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
Christian Theoharous ↓ Abdelelah Faisal 59'
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Nicolas Duarte 46'
12
Lucas Mauragis
16
Harrison Steele ↓ Alfie McCalmont 59'
27
Sasha Kuzevski
40
Dylan Peraic-Cullen
33
Nathan Paull ↓ Diesel Herrington 80'
10
Mikael Doka
3
Brian Kaltak
23
Miguel Di Pizio ↓ Bailey Brandtman 85'
36
Haine Eames

Bench

15
Storm Roux
8
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 59'
1
Adam Pavlesic
24
Diesel Herrington ↑ 80'
29
Nicolas Duarte ↑ 46'
37
Bailey Brandtman ↑ 85'
21
Abdelelah Faisal ↑ 59'

Coach Mark Jackson

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 78'
77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 25'
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 64'
22
Kane Vidmar
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 78'
70
Michael Vonja
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 78'

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jason Cummings	8
Besart Berisha	5
Max Burgess	3
Alou Kuol	3
Noah Smith	2
Matt Simon	2
Beni Nkololo	2
Jacob Farrell	2

Head to Head

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC L 2025-02-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2025-02-07 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-02-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC D

Western United FC Form

2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2025-02-23 Western United FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC W 2025-02-15 Western United FC 0–2 Auckland FC L 2025-02-09 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.5 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.64 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC36% Draw27% Western United FC37%

Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes63% 0% No37%

Avg goals/match: 3.14

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	60%	40%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw

62%

Draw or Western United FC

64%

Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC26% Draw43% Western United FC31%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.6%

1 – 2

8.4%

2 – 1

7.7%

0 – 1

6.3%

2 – 2

6.3%

0 – 0

0 – 2

5.8%

1 – 0

5.7%

2 – 0

4.8%

1 – 3

Actual

3 – 1

3.8%

2 – 3

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap	Central Coast Mariners FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	10%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	17%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	60%	—	40%
+1	60%	19%	21%
+1.5	79%	—	21%
+2	79%	12%	9%
+2.5	91%	—	9%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.