Sunday , 16 August 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)
24 games this season 🟨 0.7/game ⚽ 4.3 goals/game

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
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
23% Clean Sheets
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' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
  • 5' The 25-year-old Joel King has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Alou Kuol has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 11' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Patryk Klimala makes it 1-0.
  • 16' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 31' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 37' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Anas Ouahim gets a card.
  • 40' Harrison Steele has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 40 minutes.
  • 45' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
  • 50' It’s high time Ufuk Talay made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 55' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Anas Ouahim is replaced by Adrian Segecic.
  • 60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Central Coast Mariners FC that had 208 games and scored 311 goals.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Bailey Brandtman on, Christian Theoharous off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 71' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 71 minute. Arthur De Lima leaves to be changed by Sabit James.
  • 72' Adrian Segecic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 72 minutes.
  • 72' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Vitor Feijao is replaced by William Wilson.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Trent Sainsbury is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — card on 76.
  • 81' That looks like a foul for a card for Alou Kuol.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Patryk Klimala is replaced by Patrick Wood.
  • 83' The Australia Adrian Segecic breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 3-1!
  • 88' Alfie McCalmont needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Adrian Segecic on 90 minutes.
  • 90' Tiago Quintal is replacing Joe Lolley for the Sydney FC side.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Central Coast Mariners FC.

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
Joel King 2
Matt Simon 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.