Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland: result 1-2 and analysis
A-LeagueRegular Season - 8Kick-off on December 12, 2025 at 08:35 AM (UTC)Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
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What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland?
Auckland won 1-2 on December 12, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 20′J. RandallAuckland
- 33′C. ElliotCentral Coast Mariners (o.g.)
- 58′S. CosgroveAuckland
Official lineup for Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Central Coast Mariners
4-4-1-1- 37B. Brandtman
- 8A. McCalmont
- 10M. Di Pizio
- 16H. Steele
- 26B. Tapp
- 7C. Theoharous
- 5L. Mauragis
- 3N. Paull
- 2J. Donachie
- 15S. Roux
- 30A. Redmayne
Auckland
4-2-3-1- 9S. Cosgrove
- 21J. Randall
- 77L. Brook
- 27L. Rogerson
- 22J. Brimmer
- 6L. Verstraete
- 15F. de Vries
- 3J. Girdwood-Reich
- 23D. Hall
- 17C. Elliot
- 1M. Woud
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Coast Mariners have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Auckland have 7, 5 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Sydney(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Melbourne City(home) | 0-0 | A-League |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Western Sydney Wanderers(away) | 2-3 | A-League |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Perth Glory(away) | 1-0 | A-League |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 3-1 | A-League |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Newcastle Jets(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Brisbane Roar(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Wellington Phoenix(away) | 2-1 | A-League |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Adelaide United(home) | 2-1 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Central Coast Mariners wins, 1 draw, 1 Auckland win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | Auckland 2-2 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Dec 28, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners 1-4 Auckland | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners on Mar 16, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.2 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Auckland score 1.5 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Auckland | 1.5 | 0.9 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Central Coast Mariners sit 4th in A-League (1 point from 1 match) and Auckland sit 1st (3 points from 1 match).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auckland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Central Coast Mariners | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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