Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Greg Taylor
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | Western United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Western United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #9 |
| 39 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 33 | Scored | 35 |
| 25 | Conceded | 42 |
| +8 | GD | -7 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 42% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners FC has kicked off!
- 5' A goal from the New Zealand international Kosta Barbarouses! He fires home on 5 to make it 1-0!
- 10' Sydney FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Giancarlo Gallifuoco argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 24' It looks surprising Sydney FC does not make any changes. Paulo Retre has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 34' Ryan McGowan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 39' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 49' Rhyan Grant has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 41 cards already picked up this season.
- 53' Luke Brattan is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' The whistle greets Milos Ninkovic as he departs to be replaced by Anthony Caceres.
- 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
- 66' Lewis Miller has so much to prove this time. He replaces Samuel Silvera on 66 minute.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Milan Duric by Dylan Ruiz-Diaz on 73 minute.
- 76' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Adam Le Fondre is replaced by Trent Buhagiar on 76 minute.
- 81' Central Coast Mariners FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' The crowd applauds Alexander Baumjohann as he leaves the pitch. Harry Van der Saag steps in for Sydney FC.
- 90' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- Central Coast Mariners FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sydney FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
-
9
Adam Le Fondre ↓ Trent Buhagiar 76'
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 8
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 16
Bench
-
12
Trent Buhagiar ↑ 76'
- 20
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↑ 60'
- 18
- 24
-
21
Harry Van der Saag ↑ 85'
- 2
Coach
Steve Corica
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 15
- 3
- 2
- 1
-
29
Jair ↓ Matt Simon 73'
- 6
- 18
-
7
Milan Duric ↓ Dylan Ruiz-Diaz 73'
- 4
-
17
Samuel Silvera ↓ Lewis Miller 66'
Bench
- 23
- 12
-
19
Matt Simon ↑ 73'
- 21
- 26
-
27
Lewis Miller ↑ 66'
-
30
Dylan Ruiz-Diaz ↑ 73'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 9 |
| Anthony Caceres | 5 |
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Alex Brosque | 3 |
| Adrian Segecic | 3 |
| Joel King | 2 |
| Matt Simon | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-12-14
Sydney FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-11-30
Brisbane Roar FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-11-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–0
Western United FC
W
2019-11-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-11-08
Melbourne City FC
3–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-11-03
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
36%
Sydney FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

