Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May | Macarthur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 May | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Macarthur FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #9 |
| 34 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 37 | Scored | 35 |
| 44 | Conceded | 42 |
| -7 | GD | -7 |
| 1.31 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 35% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
85%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Campbelltown Stadium!
- 5' Macarthur FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' What a moment for Susaeta! That strike on 15 puts his side firmly in control.
- 16' Susaeta with the second goal in the match!
- 17' Susaeta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' Tommy Oar, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' GOAL! Jack Clisby scores on 31.
- 36' Australia international James Meredith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joshua Nisbet on 37 minutes.
- 40' It’s a booking for Macarthur FC player. Alex Susnjar gets a Yellow card.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Susnjar.
- 42' The deadlock is broken! Jack Clisby gets on the scoresheet on 42 minutes.
- 46' Antonis Martis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Rose on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Campbelltown Stadium. Central Coast Mariners FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' A stunning finish from Danny DeSilva — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 59' Another substitution for Macarthur FC to replace Michael Ruhs by Lachlan Rose on 59 minute.
- 64' Macarthur FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
- 69' Alou Kuol has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 208 appearances.
- 71' Tommy Oar is replacing Moudi Najjar for the Macarthur FC side.
- 72' The crowd applauds Moudi Najjar as he leaves the pitch. Tommy Oar steps in for Macarthur FC.
- 73' Ruon Tongyik catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 78' A moment of madness from Kye Rowles on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
- 79' Kye Rowles picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 81' It’s a booking for Macarthur FC player. Matt Derbyshire gets a Yellow card.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Matt Derbyshire is booked for Macarthur FC — Yellow card on 82.
- 87' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Alou Kuol on, Marcos Urena off on 87 minutes.
- 88' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Marcos Urena exits the field as Alou Kuol enters on 88.
- 90' Daniel Bouman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joshua Nisbet on 90 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Denis Genreau.
- 1-2 the final result. Macarthur FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
James Meredith ↓ Antony Golec 59'
- 8
- 33
- 2
- 5
-
14
Moudi Najjar ↓ Tommy Oar 71'
-
22
Liam Rose ↓ Antonis Martis 46'
- 15
- 27
-
19
Michael Ruhs ↓ Lachlan Rose 59'
Bench
-
3
Antony Golec ↑ 59'
-
11
Tommy Oar ↑ 71'
- 16
- 7
-
29
Antonis Martis ↑ 46'
- 21
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 59'
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 15
-
19
Matt Simon ↓ Jordan Smylie 90'
- 11
- 21
-
12
Marcos Urena ↓ Alou Kuol 87'
- 8
- 1
-
4
Joshua Nisbet ↓ Daniel Bouman 90'
- 6
Bench
- 20
- 3
-
14
Daniel Bouman ↑ 90'
-
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 87'
-
30
Jordan Smylie ↑ 90'
- 23
- 26
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Marcos Urena | 4 |
| Susaeta | 3 |
| Garang Kuol | 3 |
| Adrian Mariappa | 2 |
| Jack Clisby | 2 |
| Matthew Hatch | 2 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2021-05-27
Macarthur FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-05-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-05-12
Brisbane Roar FC
0–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2021-05-02
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2021-04-28
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–4
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2021-04-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Sydney FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.37
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Macarthur FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
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
Macarthur FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
67%
Macarthur FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

