Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2022-23
Central Coast Mariners FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Western United FC
Sat 29 Oct 2022 · 06:15 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 44' Joshua Risdon
Y 47' Nikolai Topor-Stanley
R 48' Nikolai Topor-Stanley
R 49' Nikolai Topor-Stanley
Y 49' Dylan Wenzel-Halls
Thomas Aquilina 50' Y
Y 50' Dylan Wenzel-Halls
Nectarios Triantis 50' Y
Y 54' Neil Kilkenny
Y 55' Neil Kilkenny
Garang Kuol 90' Y
Jason Cummings 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

8
2
4
Central Coast Mariners FC 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC 2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-06-05 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Western United FC 2021-04-17 Western United FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct Western United FC H 4–2 W
23 Oct Perth Glory FC A 2–1 W
16 Oct Wellington Phoenix FC A 2–2 D
07 May Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–0 W
03 May Brisbane Roar FC A 2–0 W
30 Apr Western United FC H 1–0 W
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Oct Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–4 L
21 Oct Macarthur FC H 1–1 D
16 Oct Sydney FC H 1–3 L
07 Oct Melbourne City FC A 1–2 L
08 May Adelaide United FC A 1–2 L
04 May Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Central Coast Mariners FC face off against Western United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 17' Against the run of play, Nicolas Milanovic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 22' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 27' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
  • 28' Connor Pain adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' Western United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
  • 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joshua Risdon.
  • 46' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Michael Ruhs trudges off to be replaced by Paul Ayongo on 46 minutes.
  • 47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nikolai Topor-Stanley on 47.
  • 48' Nikolai Topor-Stanley picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Nikolai Topor-Stanley on 49 minutes.
  • 50' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Aquilina argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 51' Western United FC ring the changes. Dylan Wenzel-Halls has done his job and it is now time for Jacob Tratt to step up.
  • 54' Neil Kilkenny picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 55' Neil Kilkenny is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
  • 59' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Marco Tulio is withdrawn and Beni Nkololo gets his opportunity.
  • 60' GOAL! Jason Cummings scores on 60.
  • 65' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Rhys Bozinovski comes on to replace Steven Lustica.
  • 67' What an equalizer from Jason Cummings!
  • 68' Brilliant from the ! Jason Cummings makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 68.
  • 73' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 74' Beni Nkololo doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 78' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jacob Farrell makes no mistake. 5-2!
  • 79' A stunning finish from Jacob Farrell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 80' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Lachlan Wales exits the field as Alessandro Diamanti enters on 80.
  • 85' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Storm Roux suffering a number of foals already.
  • 88' Paul Ayongo makes no mistake. The score reads 7-2 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
  • 89' Harrison Steele has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maximilien Balard on 89 minute.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Garang Kuol.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Central Coast Mariners FC take all three points.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nick Montgomery

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC 2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-06-05 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Western United FC 2021-04-17 Western United FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC W 2022-10-23 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2022-10-16 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2022-05-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-05-03 Brisbane Roar FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC W

Western United FC Form

2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC L 2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC D 2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC L 2022-10-07 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2022-05-08 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2022-05-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86 Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC to win 58% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Central Coast Mariners FC58% Draw23% Western United FC19%
Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Western United FC
42%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Central Coast Mariners FC39% Draw44% Western United FC17%
Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.9%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap Central Coast Mariners FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 22% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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