Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Auckland prepare to host Central Coast Mariners on January 24, 2026, with kick-off at 05:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Auckland, currently 1st in the standings with 24 points from 12 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 10 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Central Coast Mariners, sitting 12th with 11 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Auckland and Central Coast Mariners have favored Auckland, with Central Coast Mariners claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Melbourne City, Auckland recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Woud, De Vries , Pijnaker, Hall, Sakai, Randall, Gallegos, Verstraete, Rogerson, Brook, Cosgrove. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Central Coast Mariners's last outing came against Macarthur, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Auckland are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Auckland and Central Coast Mariners are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Auckland's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Central Coast Mariners's games average 2.8 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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