Sydney United 1-1 Central Coast Mariners
Updated
It finished level: Sydney United 1-1 Central Coast Mariners in the Australia, Australia Cup - 3rd Round (Round 1/16) on Wed, 22 Jul 2026 at Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney. Sydney United goals: Michael Krslovic 90' (pen). Central Coast Mariners goals: Oli Lavale 59'. Expected goals: 2.37-1.00. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Chris Donnell (8.2).
Match report
Sydney United 1-1 Central Coast Mariners: match report
It finished 1-1 between Sydney United and Central Coast Mariners in the Australia, Australia Cup - 3rd Round on Wednesday 22 July.
Oli Lavale put Central Coast Mariners ahead on 59' (0-1) and Michael Krslovic levelled for Sydney United from the penalty spot on 90' (1-1).
Sydney United had 43% of the ball, shots were 19-9 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.37-1.00. Sydney United will feel they deserved more.
Chris Donnell (Central Coast Mariners) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 2,578.
Match stats
| Sydney United | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.37 | 1.00 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 314 (68%) | 503 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Sydney United (4-2-3-1): Adam Pavlesic, Bailey Rule, Liam McGing, Adrian Vlastelica, Koya Nakano, Dylan Rose, Julian Cop, Leroy Jennings, Tomoki Wada, Carlos De Oliveira, Mason Wells
Central Coast Mariners (4-2-3-1): Andrew Redmayne, Storm Roux, Shumba Mutokoyi, Noah McCann, Lucas Mauragis, Oliver O'Carroll, Chris Donnell, Arthur De Lima, Ali Auglah, Bailey Brandtman, Oli Lavale
Key events
- 59' · Goal · Oli Lavale (Central Coast Mariners)
- 90' · Goal · Michael Krslovic (Sydney United)
All-time head-to-head
Sydney United vs Central Coast Mariners: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Sydney United vs Central Coast Mariners?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Australia, Australia Cup - 3rd Round) on Wed, 22 Jul 2026.
When and where is Sydney United vs Central Coast Mariners?
Wed, 22 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC at Sydney United Sports Centre, Sydney, Australia, Australia Cup - 3rd Round.