Thursday , 2 July 2026

Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2021-22
Western United FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Central Coast Mariners FC
Sat 2 Apr 2022 · 03:05 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Tomoki Imai 15' Y
Y 74' Kye Rowles
Leo Lacroix 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .

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

4
2
8
Western United FC 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals Central Coast Mariners FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-06-05 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Western United FC 2021-04-17 Western United FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC 2020-03-01 Western United FC 6–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–2 D
26 Mar Brisbane Roar FC A 3–2 W
23 Mar Melbourne Victory FC A 1–1 D
19 Mar Sydney FC A 0–3 L
12 Mar Melbourne City FC H 2–2 D
05 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–1 W
Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Western United FC A 2–2 D
26 Mar Adelaide United FC H 3–0 W
19 Mar Macarthur FC H 4–2 W
15 Mar Perth Glory FC A 0–0 D
09 Mar Melbourne Victory FC H 1–1 D
05 Mar Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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' Western United FC have kicked off against Central Coast Mariners FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tomoki Imai on 15 minutes.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Birighitti, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The 23-year-old Harrison Steele has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 36' GOAL! Jason Cummings fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 37' Jason Cummings adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' What composure from Noah Smith! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Noah Smith makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 52' Ben Garuccio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 56' Adisu Bayew is replacing Connor Pain for the Western United FC side.
  • 61' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 63' What a strike from Aleksandar Prijovic! The score is 3-2.
  • 64' A goal from the Scotland international Jason Cummings! He fires home on 64 to make it 3-3!
  • 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Central Coast Mariners FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 74' Kye Rowles picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 75' Noah Smith makes way for Matthew Hatch at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
  • 80' Western United 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.
  • 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomoki Imai made 34 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' Leo Lacroix is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Maximilien Balard is replaced by Harrison Steele.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jason Cummings 8
Besart Berisha 5
Max Burgess 3
Alou Kuol 3
Connor Pain 2
Noah Smith 2
Matt Simon 2
Beni Nkololo 2

Head to Head

2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-06-05 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Western United FC 2021-04-17 Western United FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC 2020-03-01 Western United FC 6–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

Western United FC Form

2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2022-03-26 Brisbane Roar FC 2–3 Western United FC W 2022-03-23 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2022-03-19 Sydney FC 3–0 Western United FC L 2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC D 2022-03-05 Western United FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2022-03-26 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC W 2022-03-19 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Macarthur FC W 2022-03-15 Perth Glory FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2022-03-09 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC D 2022-03-05 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for: Western United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Western United FC42% Draw27% Central Coast Mariners FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
58%
Western United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western United FC31% Draw45% Central Coast Mariners FC24%
Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap Western United FC covers Push Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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