Match Report
Central Coast Mariners claimed a 3-2 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Men. Before the match, Central Coast Mariners were 9th in the A-League Men table with Western Sydney Wanderers in 12th. Central Coast Mariners have dominated this fixture (2018–2026), winning 5 of 10 encounters. Central Coast Mariners had scored 35 goals this season (1.3 per game), Western Sydney Wanderers had 27 (1.0 per game). Central Coast Mariners's goals came from Nathanael Blair (77'), James Donachie (89'), Ali Auglah (55'); Western Sydney Wanderers scored through Angus Thurgate (8'), Hiroshi Ibusuki (69'). Match stats: possession 32%-68%, shots 8-20, on target 4-8, corners 1-3. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
This fixture in the A-League Men pits Central Coast Mariners against Western Sydney Wanderers at Central Coast Stadium.
Central Coast Mariners come in 9th with 32 points, while Western Sydney Wanderers sit 12th with 21 points.
In their head-to-head record since 2018, the two sides have met 10 times, with 5 wins for Central Coast Mariners, 4 for Western Sydney Wanderers and 1 draw.
The match finished 3-2, with Central Coast Mariners taking the points.
Goal scorers
Central Coast Mariners: Nathanael Blair (77'), James Donachie (89'), Ali Auglah (55') · Western Sydney Wanderers: Angus Thurgate (8'), Hiroshi Ibusuki (69')
Key stats
Possession: Central Coast Mariners 32% · Western Sydney Wanderers 68% · Total shots: 8-20 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 1-3