Central Coast Mariners v Auckland: everything you need to know
Central Coast Mariners meet Auckland at Central Coast Stadium, Saturday 7:40pm (A-League Men). Nothing between them: Central Coast Mariners 1, Auckland 2, 2 drawn from 5 meetings.
The big picture
Central Coast Mariners come in 11th on the ladder with 2 points; Auckland are 8th on 5. Auckland are the side higher up the table.
Central Coast Mariners are 0–2–2 in A-League Men 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 2.3 against.
Auckland are 1–1–2 in A-League Men 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Central Coast Mariners have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Sydney 1–4.
Auckland have won two of their last five and most recently drew with Wellington Phoenix 0–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 5 times on our records since 2024: Central Coast Mariners 1, Auckland 2, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Central Coast Mariners won 1–0 at Go Media Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Auckland by 3 goals in 2024-25 (4–1).
Players to watch
For Central Coast Mariners, watch Oliver Lavale (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Ali Auglah (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Auckland, watch Lachlan Bayliss (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and Luka Vicelich (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Mariners have won 3 of their last 14 at Central Coast Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Auckland have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
