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 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Wellington Phoenix FC	4	10
2	Sydney FC	4	7
3	Brisbane Roar FC	3	7
4	Melbourne City FC	4	7
5	Perth Glory FC	4	6
6	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	4	5
7	Macarthur FC	4	5
8	Auckland FC	4	5
9	Melbourne Victory FC	4	3
10	Newcastle United Jets FC	4	2
11	Central Coast Mariners FC	4	2
12	Adelaide United FC	3	1

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

0% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Central Coast Mariners FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/2

46-60

1/4

61-75

1/1

76+

1/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Central Coast Mariners FC

Oliver Lavale	4 G
Ali Auglah	1 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' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
15' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Alessandro Diamanti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
17' The deadlock is broken! Nicolas Milanovic gets on the scoresheet on 17 minutes.
22' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Aloisi will be considering his options from the bench.
28' The deadlock is broken! Connor Pain gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
33' 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.
38' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
43' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
44' Joshua Risdon picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
46' The supporters are chanting for Paul Ayongo. He replaces Michael Ruhs on 46 minute.
47' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nikolai Topor-Stanley.
48' A moment of madness from Nikolai Topor-Stanley on 48 minutes earns him a Red card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
49' Nikolai Topor-Stanley catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 49.
50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Thomas Aquilina.
51' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Dylan Wenzel-Halls departs to be replaced by Jacob Tratt.
54' Poor challenge from Neil Kilkenny. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
55' A meaty challenge results in booking for Neil Kilkenny on 55.
59' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Marco Tulio is withdrawn and Beni Nkololo gets his opportunity.
60' Jason Cummings adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
65' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Rhys Bozinovski comes on to replace Steven Lustica.
67' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jason Cummings makes no mistake. 2-2!
68' Against the run of play, Jason Cummings has scored! This game has turned on its head.
73' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
74' A stunning finish from Beni Nkololo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
78' What a moment for Jacob Farrell! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
79' A stunning finish from Jacob Farrell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
80' Alessandro Diamanti is replacing Lachlan Wales for the Western United FC side.
85' 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.
88' Against the run of play, Paul Ayongo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
89' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Maximilien Balard is replaced by Harrison Steele.
90' The referee has no hesitation. Garang Kuol is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Yellow card on 90.
Game over. The scoreline of 4-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Max Burgess	3
Alou Kuol	3
Matt Simon	2
Beni Nkololo	2
Jacob Farrell	2
Noah Botic	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.