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

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A League · 2024-25

Wellington Phoenix FC

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Central Coast Mariners FC

Sat 25 Jan 2025 · 04:00 UTC Apollo Projects Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Paulo Retre 23' Y

Y 50' Diesel Herrington

Matt Sheridan 69' Y

Y 90' Harrison Steele

Overview

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Wellington Phoenix FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Apollo Projects Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee
Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (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

Wellington Phoenix FC 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Central Coast Mariners FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-11-10 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–3 Wellington Phoenix FC 2024-04-06 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Wellington Phoenix FC 2024-02-06 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-02-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC

Recent Form

Wellington Phoenix FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	0–0	D
20 Jan	Macarthur FC	A	2–1	W
15 Jan	Sydney FC	H	0–0	D
11 Jan	Adelaide United FC	H	1–2	L
03 Jan	Melbourne City FC	A	0–2	L
28 Dec	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	2–1	W

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 Jan	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	0–0	D
17 Jan	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	3–1	W
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

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)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' That's the starting whistle at Apollo Projects Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Wellington Phoenix FC and Central Coast Mariners FC.
5' Wellington Phoenix FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
15' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
23' The referee calls foul for Paulo Retre. He receives a card.
28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
33' Central Coast Mariners FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
38' The -year-old Abdelelah Faisal has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wellington Phoenix FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alou Kuol made 208 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
50' Diesel Herrington is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Wellington Phoenix FC winning 50% of all matches.
60' Wellington Phoenix FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
61' Ryan Edmondson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alou Kuol on 61 minute.
66' Dylan Peraic-Cullen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
69' It’s gonna be a card for Matt Sheridan.
70' Sasha Kuzevski is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diesel Herrington at the 70 minute mark.
71' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Christian Theoharous departs to be replaced by Abdelelah Faisal.
76' Central Coast Mariners FC have won 311 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
80' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Arthur De Lima by Vitor Feijao on 80 minute.
85' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Hideki Ishige is withdrawn and Luke Supyk gets his opportunity.
90' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a card on 90.
The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giancarlo Italiano

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

15
Storm Roux
7
Christian Theoharous ↓ Abdelelah Faisal 71'
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Ryan Edmondson 61'
16
Harrison Steele
24
Diesel Herrington ↓ Sasha Kuzevski 70'
40
Dylan Peraic-Cullen
33
Nathan Paull
10
Mikael Doka
3
Brian Kaltak
36
Haine Eames
35
Arthur De Lima ↓ Vitor Feijao 80'

Bench

99
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 61'
1
Adam Pavlesic
27
Sasha Kuzevski ↑ 70'
44
Lucas Scicluna
11
Vitor Feijao ↑ 80'
21
Abdelelah Faisal ↑ 71'

Coach Mark Jackson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Roy Krishna	4
Sarpreet Singh	3
Jason Cummings	3
Beni Nkololo	3
Liberato Cacace	2
Marcos Urena	2
Gary Hooper	2
Beni Nkololo	2

Head to Head

Wellington Phoenix FC Form

2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-20 Macarthur FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2025-01-15 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Sydney FC D 2025-01-11 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC L 2025-01-03 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2024-12-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-17 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.41 Wellington Phoenix FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.31 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Wellington Phoenix FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Wellington Phoenix FC40% Draw28% Central Coast Mariners FC32%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.72

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	75%	25%
± 2.5	50%	50%
± 3.5	29%	71%
± 4.5	15%	85%

Double Chance

Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw

68%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

60%

Wellington Phoenix FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Wellington Phoenix FC28% Draw47% Central Coast Mariners FC25%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.1%

0 – 0

Actual

1 – 0

8.3%

2 – 1

8.2%

1 – 2

7.7%

0 – 1

7.6%

2 – 0

6.4%

0 – 2

5.5%

2 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

3.9%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 0

Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC

Handicap	Wellington Phoenix FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	20%	62%
-0.5	38%	—	62%
+0.5	67%	—	33%
+1	67%	18%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✗

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.