Match Report
Melbourne Victory claimed a 4-1 victory over Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Men. Before the match, Melbourne Victory were 4th in the A-League Men table with Central Coast Mariners in 9th. In 17 previous meetings (2007–2026), Melbourne Victory have won 7, Central Coast Mariners 4, with 6 draws. Melbourne Victory had scored 44 goals this season (1.7 per game), Central Coast Mariners had 35 (1.3 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. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
The matchup in the A-League Men brings together Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Central Coast Mariners arrive 9th with 32 points; the hosts, Melbourne Victory, are 4th with 40.
The head-to-head ledger since 2007 shows 17 meetings: 7 for Melbourne Victory, 4 for Central Coast Mariners, 6 drawn.
It ended 4-1 in Melbourne Victory's favour.
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