Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Sydney FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Central Coast Mariners FC
Sat 11 Jan 2025 · 08:35 UTC Sydney Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Anas Ouahim 37' Y
Y 76' Trent Sainsbury
Y 81' Alou Kuol
Adrian Segecic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Elder
  • Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

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

12
3
3
Sydney FC 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Central Coast Mariners FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-11 Sydney FC 4–1 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC 2024-05-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Sydney FC 2024-05-10 Sydney FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-03-30 Sydney FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC H 4–1 W
08 Jan Perth Glory FC H 3–0 W
04 Jan Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–2 D
28 Dec Melbourne Victory FC H 3–0 W
20 Dec Adelaide United FC A 3–3 D
14 Dec Western United FC H 3–4 L
Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Jan Sydney FC A 1–4 L
03 Jan Brisbane Roar FC A 3–1 W
31 Dec Melbourne City FC H 1–1 D
28 Dec Auckland FC H 1–4 L
23 Dec Macarthur FC A 1–1 D
13 Dec Adelaide United FC H 0–4 L

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)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Sydney FC host Central Coast Mariners FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Bailey Brandtman has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 11' Brilliant from the ! Patryk Klimala makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 11.
  • 16' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Central Coast Mariners FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 21' Sydney FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Sydney FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 31' Sydney FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 36' Joe Lolley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
  • 37' The referee shows Sydney FC player a card on 37.
  • 40' GOAL! Harrison Steele fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 45' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Storm Roux, as he is very good at scoring at Sydney Football Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 55' Another change for Sydney FC made on 55 minute. Anas Ouahim leaves to be changed by Adrian Segecic.
  • 60' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 65' Bailey Brandtman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christian Theoharous at the 65 minute mark.
  • 70' Brian Kaltak is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Central Coast Mariners FC so far.
  • 71' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Sabit James comes on to replace Arthur De Lima.
  • 72' The Australia Adrian Segecic breaks the deadlock on 72 minutes. 2-1!
  • 72' William Wilson is replacing Vitor Feijao for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
  • 76' Trent Sainsbury has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
  • 81' Alou Kuol catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
  • 82' Patryk Klimala makes way for Patrick Wood at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
  • 83' What a moment for Adrian Segecic! That strike on 83 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Adrian Segecic gets a card.
  • 90' Tiago Quintal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Lolley on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sydney FC players.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Adam Le Fondre 9
Anthony Caceres 5
Jason Cummings 4
Alex Brosque 3
Adrian Segecic 3
Bobo 3
Patryk Klimala 2
Alou Kuol 2

Head to Head

2025-01-11 Sydney FC 4–1 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC 2024-05-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Sydney FC 2024-05-10 Sydney FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-03-30 Sydney FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC

Sydney FC Form

2025-01-11 Sydney FC 4–1 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2025-01-08 Sydney FC 3–0 Perth Glory FC W 2025-01-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-12-28 Sydney FC 3–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2024-12-20 Adelaide United FC 3–3 Sydney FC D 2024-12-14 Sydney FC 3–4 Western United FC L

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-01-11 Sydney FC 4–1 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2025-01-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC L 2024-12-23 Macarthur FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2024-12-13 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Adelaide United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.04 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Sydney FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sydney FC58% Draw23% Central Coast Mariners FC19%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
42%
Sydney FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC42% Draw42% Central Coast Mariners FC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
8.6%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 22% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
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.