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 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Rule
- Referee
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Adrian Arndt
- Referee David Walsh
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 33 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 36 | Scored | 35 |
| 48 | Conceded | 42 |
| -12 | GD | -7 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 35% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wellington Phoenix FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ 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)
Wellington Phoenix FC
| Ifeanyi Eze | 10 G | 1 A |
| Carlo Armiento | 5 G | 2 A |
| Corban Piper | 4 G | 4 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Wellington Phoenix FC to score. At the same time, Central Coast Mariners FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wellington Phoenix FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 8' What a strike from Matt Simon! The score is 0-1.
- 13' Wellington Phoenix FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 18' 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.
- 19' Jonathan Aspropotamitis is having his name booked by the referee on 19.
- 21' What composure from Andrew Hoole! The Australia international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 26' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wellington Phoenix FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Murray, as he is very good at scoring at Westpac Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mike Mulvey will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' That is a Red card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Kye Rowles will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Mitch Nichols is withdrawn and Cillian Sheridan gets his opportunity.
- 48' Roy Krishna doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 58' The Fiji Roy Krishna breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 2-2!
- 62' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Tom Hiariej trudges off to be replaced by Jack Clisby on 62 minutes.
- 65' David Williams has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Andrew Hoole is withdrawn and Jordan Murray gets his opportunity.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Clisby argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Jacob Melling is replaced by Michael McGlinchey.
- 85' Another substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC to replace Sarpreet Singh by Max Burgess on 85 minute.
- 88' Controversy at the stadium! Liberato Cacace argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' A tactical swap from Wellington Phoenix FC — Dylan Fox on, Michal Kopczynski off on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Wellington Phoenix FC and Central Coast Mariners FC share the spoils 3-2.
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
3 / 4
2.4
Wellington Phoenix 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 72% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
39%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
3.3%
4 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 17% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 20% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.