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 .
- Newcastle United Jets FC 26 games · 48 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Adam Kersey
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–8 | L |
| 22 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | 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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Newcastle United Jets FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Central Coast Mariners FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Stephen Mallon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Kaine Sheppard is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United Jets FC so far.
- 25' Central Coast Mariners FC have won 311 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Peter Kekeris has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' A moment of madness from Roy O'Donovan on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Newcastle United Jets FC will be frustrated.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 43' That is a Yellow card for Newcastle United Jets FC. Nick Cowburn will be fuming at that decision.
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Newcastle United Jets FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 51' What a moment for Jordan Murray! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Jack Clisby has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' Another substitution for Newcastle United Jets FC to replace Matt Ridenton by Ronald Vargas on 59 minute.
- 64' Against the run of play, Jem Karacan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Kwabena Appiah-Kubi. He replaces Jair on 65 minute.
- 67' GOAL! Connor Pain scores on 67. Assisted by Jordan Murray
- 68' The crowd applauds Tom Hiariej as he leaves the pitch. Joshua Nisbet steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 72' A change in the Newcastle United Jets FC ranks — Steven Ugarkovic exits the field as Kaine Sheppard enters on 72.
- 74' Roy O'Donovan doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 76' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Jacob Melling has done his job and it is now time for Mario Shabow to step up.
- 81' Ronald Vargas doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Kennedy is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Yellow card on 83.
- 88' Daniel Georgievski, a North Macedonia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 90' The referee shows Newcastle United Jets FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Peter Kekeris is replacing Stephen Mallon for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Newcastle United Jets FC 2-3 Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United Jets FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 16
- 4
- 22
- 17
- 44
- 6
- 9
-
23
Matt Ridenton ↓ Ronald Vargas 59'
-
8
Jair ↓ Kwabena Appiah-Kubi 65'
Bench
-
10
Ronald Vargas ↑ 59'
- 32
- 20
-
14
Kaine Sheppard ↑ 72'
-
11
Kwabena Appiah-Kubi ↑ 65'
Coach
Ernie Merrick
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 68
- 28
- 18
- 1
-
6
Tom Hiariej ↓ Joshua Nisbet 68'
-
22
Jacob Melling ↓ Mario Shabow 76'
- 11
- 2
- 3
- 25
-
29
Stephen Mallon ↓ Peter Kekeris 90'
Bench
-
23
Mario Shabow ↑ 76'
-
17
Peter Kekeris ↑ 90'
- 24
-
26
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 68'
- 33
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 5 |
| Dimi Petratos | 3 |
| Eli Adams | 3 |
| Joshua Nisbet | 3 |
| Samuel Silvera | 2 |
| Moresche | 2 |
| Clayton Taylor | 2 |
| Aleksandar Susnjar | 2 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United Jets FC Form
2019-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-03-02
Melbourne Victory FC
0–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-02-24
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-02-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-02-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2019-02-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–5
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–8
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-02-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–5
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-02-17
Sydney FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.22
Newcastle United Jets FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United Jets FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
47%
Newcastle United Jets FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United Jets FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United Jets FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 20% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United Jets FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

