Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Western United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
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' The ball is rolling at Wyndham Regional Football Facility. Western United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 5' Colombia international Miguel Angel Torres has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Central Coast Mariners FC have won 311 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Bradley Tapp is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 29' The referee calls foul for Lachlan Wales. He receives a card.
- 34' Lachlan Wales has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 39' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 46' Ryan Edmondson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jing Reec at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Max Balard doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Riku Danzaki, as he is very good at scoring at Wyndham Regional Football Facility with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 66' Danny Vukovic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 70' Luke Vickery is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sebastian Pasquali at the 70 minute mark.
- 72' The whistle greets Bradley Tapp as he departs to be replaced by Miguel Di Pizio.
- 76' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Christian Theoharous comes on to replace Harrison Steele.
- 79' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Michael Ruhs is replaced by Jake Najdovski on 79 minute.
- 80' GOAL! Christian Theoharous scores on 80. Assisted by Mikael Doka
- 85' James Donachie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Red cards this season.
- 90' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Western United FC.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 17
- 8
- 4
- 77
- 21
-
9
Michael Ruhs ↓ Jake Najdovski 79'
- 1
-
22
Kane Vidmar ↓ Zach Lisolajski 46'
- 39
-
43
Khoder Kaddour ↓ Connor O'Toole 79'
Bench
-
24
Connor O'Toole ↑ 79'
- 33
-
10
Steven Lustica ↑ 70'
-
49
Jake Najdovski ↑ 79'
-
36
Zach Lisolajski ↑ 46'
-
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 70'
Coach
John Aloisi
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 20
- 4
- 23
- 13
- 2
- 3
-
26
Bradley Tapp ↓ Miguel Di Pizio 72'
- 6
- 11
-
17
Jing Reec ↓ Ryan Edmondson 46'
Bench
-
99
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 46'
-
7
Christian Theoharous ↑ 76'
- 30
- 22
- 33
- 28
-
39
Miguel Di Pizio ↑ 72'
Coach
Mark Jackson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 8 |
| Besart Berisha | 5 |
| Max Burgess | 3 |
| Alou Kuol | 3 |
| Jacob Farrell | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Noah Smith | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2024-04-13
Western United FC
0–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-04-06
Western United FC
4–2
Macarthur FC
W
2024-03-29
Adelaide United FC
4–1
Western United FC
L
2024-03-14
Western United FC
2–2
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2024-03-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–3
Western United FC
W
2024-03-02
Western United FC
1–0
Perth Glory FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2024-04-13
Western United FC
0–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-04-06
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2024-04-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-03-30
Sydney FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-03-10
Macarthur FC
0–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-03-02
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
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 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
75%
Western United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.