Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
Score updated: · Updates may be delayed.
- C. Piper 36′
- M. James 49′ pen.
- C. Armiento 52′
- S. James Ngor 45′
Half-time1–1
Regulation3–1
Referee: T. Danaskos
Wellington Phoenix beat Central Coast Mariners 3–1 in the A-League on 21 December 2025.
Match events
EVENTS
C. PiperGoal · Assist: K. Nagasawa
S. James NgorGoal
Ramy NajjarineVAR · Penalty confirmed
M. JamesPenalty scored
C. ArmientoGoal · Assist: C. Piper
Diesel HerringtonYellow cardFoul
Symbol key
- Goal
- Yellow card
- Red card
- Second yellow / red
- Substitution
- Penalty scored
- Penalty missed
- Own goal
- Goal disallowed
- VAR review
Match stats
The match picture
Wellington PhoenixCentral Coast Mariners
2.49Expected goals (xG)1.25
9Shots10
7Shots on target3
44%Possession56%
4Corners5
2Saves4
All match statistics
| Statistic | Wellington Phoenix | Central Coast Mariners |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 1.25 |
| Shots | 9 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 44% | 56% |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Passes % | 73% | 80% |
| Passes accurate | 227 | 309 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Shots insidebox | 7 | 8 |
| Shots off Goal | 1 | 4 |
| Shots outsidebox | 2 | 2 |
| Total passes | 309 | 385 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| goals_prevented | — | — |
About these stats
Source: API-Football. xG measures the recorded quality of chances, not who deserved to win. Missing values stay unavailable. Half values are shown only when they agree with the selected full-match record.
- Expected goals (xG): 02/11/2026, 17:35:33 UTC
- Shots: 02/11/2026, 17:35:33 UTC
- Shots on target: 02/11/2026, 17:35:33 UTC
- Possession: 02/11/2026, 17:35:33 UTC
- Corners: 02/11/2026, 17:35:33 UTC
- Saves: 02/11/2026, 17:35:33 UTC
Lineups
FormationsWellington Phoenix
3-5-2
Coach: 
G. Italiano →
Substitutes
Central Coast Mariners
4-3-3
Source: API-Football · Match updated · About the data