Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2020-21

Central Coast Mariners FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Western United FC

Sun 7 Feb 2021 · 07:10 UTC Grahame Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'

Y 26' Steven Lustica

Ruon Tongyik 45' Y

Y 53' Victor Sanchez

Y 67' Max Burgess

Mark Birighitti 90' Y

Overview

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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 Kristian Griffiths-Jones
Referee Stephen Lucas
Referee Andrej Giev
Referee Alireza Faghani
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

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

Last 5 meetings

2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC 2020-03-01 Western United FC 6–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2020-01-19 Western United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2019-11-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Feb	Western United FC	H	3–2	W
03 Feb	Melbourne City FC	H	3–2	W
03 Aug	Melbourne Victory FC	A	3–2	W
27 Jul	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	1–1	D
24 Jul	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–0	D
18 Jul	Perth Glory FC	A	0–1	L

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Feb	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	2–3	L
26 Aug	Melbourne City FC	A	0–2	L
23 Aug	Brisbane Roar FC	A	1–0	W
19 Aug	Melbourne City FC	H	1–3	L
15 Aug	Sydney FC	A	2–1	W
12 Aug	Perth Glory FC	A	2–0	W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

23% Clean Sheets
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!
4' Magnificent from Tomislav Uskok! That is 10 goals in 150 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
9' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
14' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
16' GOAL! Matt Simon fires home to make it 1-1!
17' Matt Simon makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
22' The 40-year-old Besart Berisha has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
26' Steven Lustica is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
31' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
36' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marko Rudan will be considering his options from the bench.
41' Mark Birighitti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
42' A goal from the Kosovo international Besart Berisha! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-2!
45' The referee calls foul for Ruon Tongyik. He receives a Yellow card.
46' Jaden Casella is replacing Michal Janota for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Steven Lustica is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Victor Sanchez on 53.
58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
60' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Marcos Urena trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Bouman on 60 minutes.
61' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Matt Simon trudges off to be replaced by Alou Kuol on 61 minutes.
63' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Iker Guarrotxena exits the field as Max Burgess enters on 63.
67' A moment of madness from Max Burgess on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
72' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
75' Oliver Bozanic makes way for Joshua Nisbet at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
77' Central Coast Mariners FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alou Kuol on 77.
81' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alou Kuol makes no mistake. 4-2!
84' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Steven Lustica is replaced by Lachlan Wales on 84 minute.
89' Western United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
90' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
90' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Lewis Miller on, Stefan Nigro off on 90 minutes.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Central Coast Mariners FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

20
Adam Pearce
4
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 75'
3
Lewis Miller ↑ 90'
14
Daniel Bouman ↑ 60'
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 61'
23
Daniel Hall
26
Jaden Casella ↑ 46'

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

Head to Head

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC W 2021-02-03 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC W 2020-08-03 Melbourne Victory FC 2–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2020-07-27 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2020-07-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2020-07-18 Perth Glory FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Western United FC Form

2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC L 2020-08-26 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Western United FC L 2020-08-23 Brisbane Roar FC 0–1 Western United FC W 2020-08-19 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC L 2020-08-15 Sydney FC 1–2 Western United FC W 2020-08-12 Perth Glory FC 0–2 Western United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.51 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.52 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC41% Draw26% Western United FC33%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.03

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw

67%

Draw or Western United FC

59%

Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Central Coast Mariners FC28% Draw44% Western United FC28%

Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted

3 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

12%

1 – 2

8.1%

2 – 1

8.1%

0 – 0

6.6%

0 – 1

6.5%

1 – 0

6.5%

2 – 2

6.1%

0 – 2

5.5%

2 – 0

5.5%

1 – 3

4.1%

3 – 1

2 – 3

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap	Central Coast Mariners FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	18%	64%
-0.5	36%	—	64%
+0.5	63%	—	37%
+1	63%	19%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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