Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners

8th in Australian A-League Men
A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Why Mata's goal could be significant A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Why Mata's goal could be significant

Juan Mata's A-League revival might just be the story the competition needs, while a number of Socceroos veterans' stocks are sliding.

A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Australia's latest wonderkid Alex Badolato A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Australia's latest wonderkid Alex Badolato

Garang Kuol, Nestory Irankunda and now Alex Badolato? Four goals in two games will do that to your A-League stocks...

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A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller A-League Men stocks up, stocks down: Mariners start the season with a thriller

Sunday's F3 Derby produced one of the most stunning finishes in A-League history, while Ufuk Talay could already be in a bit of strife. Here's what you might have missed over the opening weekend.

Another A-League season begins amid feelings of existential dread Another A-League season begins amid feelings of existential dread

Hope fuels football around the world. So why, on the cusp of the 2025-26 A-League Men season, does feel in such short supply?

A-League 2025-26 kit ranking: Australia's best and worst jerseys A-League 2025-26 kit ranking: Australia's best and worst jerseys

With the 2025-26 A-League season set to begin, ESPN has run the rule over the best (and worst) kits in Australia's top flight.

A-League Men 2025-26 season preview: Key players, storylines A-League Men 2025-26 season preview: Key players, storylines

Silverware or bust? Which player is on the cusp of the Socceroos' World Cup squad? Who is primed to be sacked? Here's all you need to know about each team ahead of Friday's A-League start.

Álvaro González becomes unlikely two-goal hero as Johor Darul Ta'zim edge closer to AFC Champions League Elite progress Álvaro González becomes unlikely two-goal hero as Johor Darul Ta'zim edge closer to AFC Champions League Elite progress

Debutant Álvaro González's unlikely turn as a two-goal hero helped Johor Darul Ta'zim to a crucial ACL Elite win.

Palm trees and Freedom of Speech: Australia's most iconic kits Palm trees and Freedom of Speech: Australia's most iconic kits

ESPN takes a look at five A-League jerseys that aren't just kits; they're time capsules, capturing a moment in time that makes them instantly memorable.

The A-League has struck the right chord; now let the clubs play The A-League has struck the right chord; now let the clubs play

On the eve of its 20th season, Joey Lynch takes a look at why the A-League is so loved, and what the competition needs to do to thrive.

A-League kit ranking: Which club has 2024-25's best jerseys? A-League kit ranking: Which club has 2024-25's best jerseys?

With designs inspired by everything from centuries-old cathedrals to the Heart's former glories, which club has the best (and worst) kits in the A-League this season?

A-League Men Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Auckland FC 3 +2 7
2 Sydney FC 3 +4 6
3 Melbourne City FC 3 +4 5
4 Wellington Phoeni.. 3 +1 5
5 Macarthur FC 3 0 4
6 Brisbane Roar 3 0 4
7 Melbourne Victory 3 -1 4
8 Central Coast Mar.. 3 -1 4
9 Newcastle Jets 3 -1 3
10 Adelaide United 3 -1 3
11 Western Sydney Wa.. 3 -1 2
12 Perth Glory 3 -6 1
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
8 Alfie McCalmon.. 1 3 0
11 Sabit Ngor 1 3 0
10 Miguel Di Pizi.. 1 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Alfie McCalmon.. 0 3 1
30 Andrew Redmayn.. 0 3 0
15 Storm Roux 0 3 0