Thursday , 2 July 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
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC is underway.
  • 5' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 17' Nicolas Milanovic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
  • 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nectarios Triantis, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 27' 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.
  • 28' Connor Pain adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
  • 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 43' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
  • 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Risdon on 44.
  • 46' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Michael Ruhs trudges off to be replaced by Paul Ayongo on 46 minutes.
  • 47' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nikolai Topor-Stanley on 47 minutes.
  • 48' Nikolai Topor-Stanley picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 49' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Nikolai Topor-Stanley gets a Red card.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Thomas Aquilina on 50 minutes.
  • 51' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Tratt is hanging Dylan Wenzel-Halls on the field on 51 minute.
  • 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Neil Kilkenny.
  • 55' Western United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 59' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Marco Tulio has done his job and it is now time for Beni Nkololo to step up.
  • 60' A stunning finish from Jason Cummings — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 65' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Rhys Bozinovski comes on to replace Steven Lustica.
  • 67' Jason Cummings is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 68' Magnificent from Jason Cummings! That is 56 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 74' GOAL! Beni Nkololo fires home to make it 4-2!
  • 78' Jacob Farrell doubles the advantage! 5-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 79' A stunning finish from Jacob Farrell — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 80' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Lachlan Wales departs to be replaced by Alessandro Diamanti.
  • 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
  • 88' The Ghana Paul Ayongo breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 7-2!
  • 89' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Maximilien Balard trudges off to be replaced by Harrison Steele on 89 minutes.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Garang Kuol argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The final score is 4-2.

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
Alou Kuol 3
Max Burgess 3
Jacob Farrell 2
Noah Botic 2
Connor Pain 2
Noah Smith 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.