Wellington Phoenix FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wellington Phoenix FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Westpac Stadium.
- Wellington Phoenix FC 4 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Rule
- Referee
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Adrian Arndt
- Referee David Walsh
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 23 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Wellington Phoenix FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #11 |
| 10 | Points | 2 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 3 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 2 |
| 7 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 9 |
| +6 | GD | -5 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 75% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
75%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC are 1st (10 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wellington Phoenix FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wellington Phoenix FC
| Corban Piper | 3 G | |
| Riley Bidois | 2 G | |
| Nathan Walker | 1 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 1 G |
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Wellington Phoenix FC have kicked off against Central Coast Mariners FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wellington Phoenix FC that had 213 games and scored 303 goals.
- 8' The Australia Matt Simon breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 0-1!
- 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wellington Phoenix FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
- 19' It’s a booking for Central Coast Mariners FC player. Jonathan Aspropotamitis gets a Yellow card.
- 21' What a moment for Andrew Hoole! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marko Rudan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' Poor challenge from Andrew Hoole. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The referee has no hesitation. Kye Rowles is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Red card on 46.
- 46' Cillian Sheridan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mitch Nichols on 46 minute.
- 48' A stunning finish from Roy Krishna — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' Brilliant from the ! Roy Krishna makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 58.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Jack Clisby. He replaces Tom Hiariej on 62 minute.
- 65' Wellington Phoenix FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by David Williams on 65.
- 70' Wellington Phoenix FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 74' Jordan Murray is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andrew Hoole at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' Central Coast Mariners 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.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Jack Clisby will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Michael McGlinchey. He replaces Jacob Melling on 82 minute.
- 85' Fresh legs for Wellington Phoenix FC! Max Burgess comes on to replace Sarpreet Singh.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liberato Cacace on 88.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Dylan Fox. He replaces Michal Kopczynski on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Wellington Phoenix FC.
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 19
-
18
Sarpreet Singh ↓ Max Burgess 85'
- 13
- 21
- 8
- 27
- 1
-
15
Michal Kopczynski ↓ Dylan Fox 90'
- 11
- 16
Bench
- 20
-
6
Dylan Fox ↑ 90'
- 5
-
7
Cillian Sheridan ↑ 46'
-
23
Max Burgess ↑ 85'
Coach
Marko Rudan
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 15
- 4
-
6
Tom Hiariej ↓ Jack Clisby 62'
- 22
- 11
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↓ Jordan Murray 74'
- 19
- 2
- 10
Bench
- 23
- 12
-
8
Michael McGlinchey ↑ 82'
-
3
Jack Clisby ↑ 62'
-
25
Jordan Murray ↑ 74'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Roy Krishna | 4 |
| Sarpreet Singh | 3 |
| Jason Cummings | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Gary Hooper | 2 |
| Beni Nkololo | 2 |
| Louis Fenton | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
Head to Head
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2019-01-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-01-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2019-01-05
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2018-12-28
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2018-12-22
Wellington Phoenix FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2018-12-15
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
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
2018-12-23
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2018-12-15
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2018-12-07
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.11
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Wellington Phoenix FC to win 79% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
93%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
21%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
86%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
2 – 0
11.1%
3 – 0
11.1%
4 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.1%
4 – 1
5.9%
1 – 1
5.4%
5 – 0
5.3%
5 – 1
3.7%
0 – 0
3.3%
6 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -2 | 44% | 21% | 35% |
| -1.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| -1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| -0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.