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

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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

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

Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

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

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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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

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' Temperatures are rising at as Central Coast Mariners FC face off against Western United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
10' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
15' Australia international Steven Lustica has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
17' Western United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nicolas Milanovic on 17.
22' A quiet spell here at . Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
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 is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
43' Michael Ruhs is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Central Coast Mariners FC so far.
44' The referee calls foul for Joshua Risdon. He receives a Yellow card.
46' Paul Ayongo is replacing Michael Ruhs for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nikolai Topor-Stanley.
48' Nikolai Topor-Stanley has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 48.
49' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Nikolai Topor-Stanley gets a Red card.
50' A moment of madness from Thomas Aquilina on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
51' Western United FC make a change. Dylan Wenzel-Halls trudges off to be replaced by Jacob Tratt on 51 minutes.
54' Neil Kilkenny is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
55' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Neil Kilkenny gets a Yellow card.
59' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Marco Tulio is replaced by Beni Nkololo on 59 minute.
60' Goal! Jason Cummings scores his 56 goal in 383 matches.
65' Rhys Bozinovski is replacing Steven Lustica for the Western United FC side.
67' Jason Cummings makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
68' GOAL! Jason Cummings scores on 68.
73' It’s high time John Aloisi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
74' Magnificent from Beni Nkololo! That is 18 goals in 0 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
78' What a strike from Jacob Farrell! The score is 5-2.
79' Jacob Farrell with the second goal in the match!
80' The whistle greets Lachlan Wales as he departs to be replaced by Alessandro Diamanti.
85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paul Ayongo makes it 7-2.
89' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Maximilien Balard is replaced by Harrison Steele on 89 minute.
90' A moment of madness from Garang Kuol on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
The final score is 4-2.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

98
Marco Tulio ↓ Beni Nkololo 59'
9
Jason Cummings
15
Storm Roux ↓ Jacob Farrell 46'
20
Danny Vukovic
4
Joshua Nisbet
7
Samuel Silvera ↓ Garang Kuol 46'
6
Maximilien Balard ↓ Harrison Steele 89'
21
Michael Ruhs ↓ Paul Ayongo 46'
2
Thomas Aquilina
25
Nectarios Triantis
3
Brian Kaltak

Bench

11
Beni Nkololo ↑ 59'
90
Paul Ayongo ↑ 46'
23
Daniel Hall
18
Jacob Farrell ↑ 46'
24
Yaren Sozer
13
Harrison Steele ↑ 89'
14
Garang Kuol ↑ 46'

Coach Nick Montgomery

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Leo Lacroix
1
Jamie Young
9
Dylan Wenzel-Halls ↓ Jacob Tratt 51'
11
Connor Pain ↓ Noah Botic 80'
44
Nikolai Topor-Stanley
88
Neil Kilkenny
17
Ben Garuccio
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Alessandro Diamanti 80'
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Rhys Bozinovski 65'
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↓ Dylan Pierias 65'
19
Joshua Risdon

Bench

23
Alessandro Diamanti ↑ 80'
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 65'
27
Jacob Tratt ↑ 51'
37
Ryan Scott
31
Adisu Bayew
42
Rhys Bozinovski ↑ 65'
38
Noah Botic ↑ 80'

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jason Cummings	8
Besart Berisha	5
Alou Kuol	3
Max Burgess	3
Jacob Farrell	2
Noah Botic	2
Connor Pain	2
Noah Smith	2

Head to Head

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.