Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC — A League at Grahame Park.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Owen Goldrick
- Referee Alex King
- Referee
- Referee Adam Powers
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Western United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Oct | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC has kicked off!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aaron Calver made 215 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Connor Pain, a Australia , has 16 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Tommy Oar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
- 34' Western United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' Western United FC is showing some good football. However, Western United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' 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.
- 49' Giancarlo Gallifuoco doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 54' The 25-year-old Lewis Miller has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 57' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' Scott McDonald has so much to prove this time. He replaces Besart Berisha on 62 minute.
- 64' Jordan Murray is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danny DeSilva at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Calver argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' A moment of madness from Andrew Durante on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 74' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Kim Eunsun by Joshua Nisbet on 74 minute.
- 78' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Miller is withdrawn and Matt Simon gets his opportunity.
- 83' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark Birighitti on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Central Coast Mariners FC players.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↓ Jordan Murray 64'
- 15
- 3
- 10
- 2
- 1
- 6
-
27
Lewis Miller ↓ Matt Simon 78'
- 18
-
4
Kim Eunsun ↓ Joshua Nisbet 74'
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 8
-
19
Matt Simon ↑ 78'
-
9
Jordan Murray ↑ 64'
- 21
-
26
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 74'
- 7
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 8
- 2
- 11
- 19
- 4
- 1
-
18
Besart Berisha ↓ Scott McDonald 62'
- 26
-
12
Dario Jertec ↓ Max Burgess 64'
- 6
Bench
- 13
- 3
- 9
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 78'
-
14
Max Burgess ↑ 64'
-
10
Scott McDonald ↑ 62'
- 30
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 8 |
| Besart Berisha | 5 |
| Max Burgess | 3 |
| Alou Kuol | 3 |
| Jacob Farrell | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Noah Smith | 2 |
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-11-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–0
Western United FC
W
2019-11-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-11-08
Melbourne City FC
3–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-11-03
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-10-19
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2019-10-12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Western United FC Form
2019-11-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–0
Western United FC
L
2019-11-16
Western United FC
0–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-11-09
Western United FC
2–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-11-02
Melbourne Victory FC
2–3
Western United FC
W
2019-10-27
Western United FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2019-10-19
Western United FC
1–1
Perth Glory FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.23
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Western United FC
55%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.