Match Report
Melbourne Victory claimed a 4-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men. Before the match, Melbourne Victory were 3rd in the A-League Men table with Central Coast Mariners in 7th. In 12 previous meetings (2018–2026), Melbourne Victory have won 4, Central Coast Mariners 3, with 5 draws. Melbourne Victory had scored 38 goals this season (1.7 per game), Central Coast Mariners had 29 (1.4 per game). Melbourne Victory's goals came from Nishan Velupillay (50'), Juan Mata (54'), Jason Davidson (90'), Nikos Vergos (90'); Central Coast Mariners scored through S. Ngor (7'). Match stats: possession 57%-43%, shots 34-13, on target 12-5, corners 8-4. Explore the full timeline, stats breakdown and player performances.
Goal scorers
Melbourne Victory: Nishan Velupillay (50'), Juan Mata (54'), Jason Davidson (90'), Nikos Vergos (90') · Central Coast Mariners: S. Ngor (7')
Key stats
Possession: Melbourne Victory 57% · Central Coast Mariners 43% · Total shots: 34-13 · On target: 12-5 · Corners: 8-4