Newcastle United Jets FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United Jets FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee James Cleal
- Referee
- Referee Ryan Gallagher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Dec | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 31 Dec | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United Jets FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #9 |
| 48 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 15 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 55 | Scored | 35 |
| 39 | Conceded | 42 |
| +16 | GD | -7 |
| 1.85 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 58% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (23 games)
H2H (23 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Newcastle United Jets FC are 1st (48 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 McDonald Jones Stadium!
- 5' Johnny Koutroumbis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United Jets FC so far.
- 10' Peter Kekeris has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' A quiet spell here at McDonald Jones Stadium. Newcastle United Jets FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Newcastle United Jets FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Aiden O'Neill is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Central Coast Mariners FC tonight.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. Central Coast Mariners FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Newcastle United Jets FC that had 206 games and scored 277 goals.
- 36' Poor challenge from Jack Clisby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 41' New Zealand international Michael McGlinchey has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 46 minute. Tom Hiariej leaves to be changed by Joshua Nisbet.
- 51' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 54' Assisted by Roy O'Donovan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kaine Sheppard makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 59' 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 Jordan Murray suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' Another change for Newcastle United Jets FC made on 62 minute. Nick Cowburn leaves to be changed by Ronald Vargas.
- 66' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Michael McGlinchey has done his job and it is now time for Connor Pain to step up.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Newcastle United Jets FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' Ben Kennedy needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 80' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Jack Clisby exits the field as Peter Kekeris enters on 80.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Jair. He replaces Kaine Sheppard on 81 minute.
- 85' The whistle greets Roy O'Donovan as he departs to be replaced by Mitchell Austin.
- 90' The home supporters are growing impatient. Newcastle United Jets FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Newcastle United Jets FC players.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
-
16
Nick Cowburn ↓ Ronald Vargas 62'
- 22
- 13
- 18
- 17
- 44
- 6
-
9
Roy O'Donovan ↓ Mitchell Austin 85'
-
14
Kaine Sheppard ↓ Jair 81'
Bench
-
10
Ronald Vargas ↑ 62'
- 24
-
11
Mitchell Austin ↑ 85'
- 20
-
8
Jair ↑ 81'
Coach
Ernie Merrick
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 15
-
6
Tom Hiariej ↓ Joshua Nisbet 46'
- 22
- 7
- 8
- 2
-
3
Jack Clisby ↓ Peter Kekeris 80'
- 13
- 25
Bench
- 12
-
11
Connor Pain ↑ 66'
-
17
Peter Kekeris ↑ 80'
- 16
-
26
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 46'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 5 |
| Joshua Nisbet | 3 |
| Dimi Petratos | 3 |
| Eli Adams | 3 |
| Lucas Mauragis | 2 |
| Samuel Silvera | 2 |
| Moresche | 2 |
| Clayton Taylor | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2019-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-01-19
Sydney FC
1–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-01-12
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-01-06
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-01-02
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–2
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2018-12-30
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2019-01-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-01-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-04
Sydney FC
5–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2018-12-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–4
Perth Glory FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.29
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Newcastle United Jets FC to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United Jets FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
39%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.