Mariners owner shrugs off Stajcic's surprise exit
Mike Charlesworth says the Mariners have overcome "much bigger issues," as he looks to draw a line under the surprise exit of coach Alen Stajcic.
2020 Schedule
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Stajcic to leave Central Coast Mariners
Head coach Alen Stajcic has parted ways with the Central Coast Mariners.
Ten-man Macarthur FC stun Mariners in Elimination Final
Macarthur FC struck twice in extra time after going a man down to beat Central Coast Mariners 2-0.
Stajcic's Mariners no longer a sideshow -- they're the A-League's main attraction
Time to forget the wooden spoons and Usain Bolt: Central Coast's turnaround under the guidance of Alen Stajcic has been nothing short of remarkable.
Central Coast Mariners beat Western United to secure third place
Central Coast Mariners held off Western United to claim a 2-0 win and claim third on the A-League ladder, setting up a semifinal against Macarthur.
A-League locks in grand final date
The A-League has set the dates for the finals series and grand final and hope Melbourne City will be able to host the finals they're entitled to.
Australia have scope to experiment in qualifiers
The Socceroos are back in action, and the PFA raises the alarm about the AFC Champions League; welcome to the ESPN Australia and New Zealand Wrap.
Central Coast blow chance to seal play-off spot
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Central Coast close in on A-League final
Central Coast have taken a huge step towards securing their first A-League finals appearance in seven years after a 2-1 away win over Macarthur.
VAR drama as Craig Noone seals Melbourne City's first-ever Premier's Plate
Melbourne City have secured the A-League premiership after dramatically defeating Central Coast Mariners 1-0 at AAMI Park.
Mariners beat Jets to go second in A-League
Central Coast Mariners jumped into outright second in the A-League and snapped a six-game winless streak with a 1-0 derby win over Newcastle Jets.
Crossbar frustration in Roar-Mariners draw
The width of the crossbar was the difference as Brisbane Roar and Central Coast played to a 0-0 draw at a soggy Moreton Daily Stadium.
Mariners' winless A-League run continues at Victory
Central Coast's run of A-League games without a win stretched to five after the Mariners were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Melbourne Victory.
Who wins ESPN's Hypothetical Australian Club Championship?
With the APL floating the idea of a Club Championship, ESPN has done the math to figure out which club would reign supreme if such a trophy existed.
Roar continue A-League dominance over Mariners
Brisbane maintained their dominance over Central Coast and stamped themselves as A-League contenders with a 4-0 thumping of the Mariners.
Sydney FC steal late draw at Central Coast Mariners
Sydney FC were on the wrong side of two marginal decisions in a 2-2 A-League draw with Central Coast Mariners.
Pain strikes early to hand Western United win over Mariners
An early strike by Connor Pain secured Western United a precious 1-0 A-League win over Central Coast on Saturday.
Mariners CEO dismisses Man Utd takeover report
Man United's reported interest in buying the Central Coast Mariners is just speculative "noise," according to the A-League club's chief executive.
Who are the best young players in the A-League?
Who are the 18 best under-23 players in the A-League? What's Kayla Morrison planning after the W-League Grand Final? Welcome to The Wrap.
Wanderers, Mariners share A-League spoils
A flurry of late goals saw A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers play out an action-packed 2-2 draw on Tuesday.
A-League coaches must adapt given national priorities
The A-League finals have taken a hit more than two months out, but the Mariners' story keeps on giving. Welcome to the Australian football wrap.
Central Coast sneak past Adelaide United
Rookie Adelaide United goalkeeper Joe Gauci saved two penalties but Central Coast Mariners somehow flipped the script to register a 2-1 win.
Melbourne Victory hold A-League leaders Mariners to draw
Bottom of the ladder Melbourne Victory snapped their losing A-League run with a gritty 1-1 away draw against league leaders Central Coast.
Matildas coach outlines simple approach ahead of Olympics
The Matildas are back and searching for consistency, and someone is cutting onions in the W-League. Welcome to the ESPN Australian football wrap.
Maclaren makes history in Melbourne win
Melbourne City's charge towards the top end of the A-League table kicked up a notch with a 2-0 win over competition leaders Central Coast.
2020-21 A Lge Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City FC | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | +25 | 49 |
| Sydney FC | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | +16 | 47 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | +4 | 42 |
| Brisbane Roar | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | +8 | 40 |
| Adelaide United | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 39 |
| Macarthur FC | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 39 |
| Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | +10 | 38 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | +2 | 35 |
| Perth Glory | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| Western United | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | -17 | 28 |
| Newcastle Jets | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -14 | 21 |
| Melbourne Victory | 26 | 5 | 4 | 17 | -29 | 19 |
2020-21 Team LeadersAustralian A-League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAustralian A-League
Goal Difference24th
Goals Scored35Tied-5th
Assists06th
Goals Conceded33Tied-3rd