Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur: result 1-1 and analysis
A-LeagueRegular Season - 13Kick-off on January 18, 2026 at 03:00 AM (UTC)Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
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What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur?
Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur drew 1-1 on January 18, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 67′L. VickeryMacarthur
- 77′S. NgorCentral Coast Mariners
Official lineup for Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Central Coast Mariners
3-4-3- 10M. Di Pizio
- 23O. Lavale
- 72A. Auglah
- 5L. Mauragis
- 48C. Donnell
- 8A. McCalmont
- 15S. Roux
- 26B. Tapp
- 2J. Donachie
- 24Samuel Dikoš
- 30A. Redmayne
Macarthur
4-2-3-1- 28H. Sawyer
- 11B. Oliveira
- 10A. Cáceres
- 7Š. Gržan
- 26L. Brattan
- 22L. Rose
- 18W. Scott
- 5M. Jurman
- 3D. Da Silva
- 25C. Talbot
- 12F. Kurto
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Coast Mariners have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 defeats; Macarthur have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Perth Glory(away) | 0-3 | A-League |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Adelaide United(away) | 4-0 | A-League |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Brisbane Roar(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Wellington Phoenix(away) | 1-3 | A-League |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Auckland(home) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Sydney(home) | 0-3 | A-League |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Auckland(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Western Sydney Wanderers(away) | 1-0 | A-League |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 5-4 | A-League |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Melbourne City(away) | 1-1 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Central Coast Mariners wins, 2 draws, 1 Macarthur win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2025 | Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Macarthur | A-League |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Macarthur 1-1 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Mar 10, 2024 | Macarthur 0-3 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Macarthur 2-3 Central Coast Mariners | AFC Champions League Two |
| Oct 29, 2023 | Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Macarthur | A-League |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Central Coast Mariners 4-1 Macarthur | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur on Apr 20, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.2 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Macarthur score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 1.2 | 1.8 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Macarthur | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Central Coast Mariners sit 9th in A-League (32 points from 26 matches) and Macarthur sit 7th (34 points from 26 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 44 | 34 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | 32 |
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