2023–24 Central Coast Mariners FC season explained

Club:	Central Coast Mariners
Season:	2023–24
Chairman:	Richard Peil
Manager:	Mark Jackson
Stadium:	Industree Group Stadium
League:	A-League Men
League Result:	1st
Cup1:	A-League Men Finals
Cup1 Result:	Champions
Cup2:	Australia Cup
Cup2 Result:	Round of 32
Cup3:	AFC Cup
Cup3 Result:	Winners
League Topscorer:	Ángel Torres (13)
Season Topscorer:	Ángel Torres (15)
Highest Attendance:	21,379 vs. Melbourne Victory (25 May 2024) 2024 A-League Men Grand Final
Lowest Attendance:	1,820 vs. Bali United (26 October 2023) AFC Cup
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:	9–1 vs. Stallion Laguna (H) (4 October 2023) AFC Cup
Largest Loss:	0–3 vs. Adelaide United (A) (20 October 2023) A-League Men
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Updated:	26 May 2024
Prevseason:	2022–23
Nextseason:	2024–25

The 2023–24 season is the 19th in the history of the Central Coast Mariners Football Club. This is the Central Coast Mariners' 19th season in the A-League Men. In addition to the domestic league, Central Coast also participated in the Australia Cup for the ninth time, and made their debut in the AFC Cup.

Transfers

Transfers in

No.	Position	Player	Transferred from	Type/fee	Contract length	Date	Ref
30			Western Sydney Wanderers	Free transfer	2 years	25 May 2023	^[1]
33			Sydney FC NPL	Free transfer	2 year scholarship	22 June 2023	^[2]
9				Undisclosed	3 years	10 July 2023	^[3]
17				Loan	1 year	14 July 2023	^[4]
35			Brisbane Roar NPL	Free transfer	2 year scholarship	28 July 2023	^[5]
5			Brisbane Roar	Free transfer	2 years	2 August 2023	^[6]
2			Unattached	Free transfer	2 years	2 August 2023	^[7]
28			Melbourne Victory	Free transfer	2 years	26 August 2023	^[8]
11			Unattached	Free transfer	2 years	30 August 2023	^[9]
22				Loan	5 months	21 January 2024	^[10]
99				Free transfer	2.5 years	26 January 2024	^[11]

From academy squad

Transfers out

No.	Position	Player	Transferred to	Type/fee	Date	Ref
25				£300,000	8 June 2023	^[12]
33			Western Sydney Wanderers NPL	Free transfer	14 June 2023	^[13]
24			Unattached	End of contract	17 June 2023	^[14]
40				Undisclosed	19 June 2023	^[15]
47				Free transfer	24 June 2023	^[16]
37			Newcastle Jets	Free transfer	26 June 2023	^[17] ^[18]
9				Undisclosed	28 June 2023	^[19]
7				Undisclosed	7 July 2023	^[20]
90				Mutual contract termination	12 July 2023	^[21] ^[22]
11				Mutual contract termination	1 August 2023	^[23] ^[24]
10				End of contract	9 August 2023	^[25] ^[26]
5				Undisclosed	11 August 2023	^[27]
35			Unattached	Mutual contract termination	19 December 2023	^[28]
32			Unattached	Mutual contract termination	26 December 2023	^[29]
10				Undisclosed	7 January 2024	^[30]
22			Unattached	Mutual contract termination	23 January 2024	^[31]
28				Free transfer	6 February 2024	^[32]

Contract extensions

No.	Player	Position	Duration	Date	Notes	Ref.
7		Winger		30 June 2023	Extension option triggered	^[33] ^[34]
10		Forward	2 years	5 August 2023		^[35]
33		Central defender		25 October 2023	Scholarship contract upgraded to senior contract	^[36]
15		Right-back	2 years	16 December 2023	Contract extended from end of 2023–24 to end of 2025–26	^[37]
7		Winger	1 year	30 December 2023	Contract extended from end of 2023–24 to end of 2024–25	^[38]

Competitions

A-League Men

See main article: 2023–24 A-League Men.

Results summary

Home figures include Central Coast Mariners' 1–1 draw on neutral ground against Melbourne Victory on 13 January 2024.

Finals series

Australia Cup

See main article: 2023 Australia Cup.

AFC Cup

See main article: 2023–24 AFC Cup.

Group stage

The draw for the group stage was held on 24 August 2023.

Knockout stage

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list.

			Player	A-League Men		A-League Men Finals		Australia Cup		AFC Cup		Total
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
				2	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	15+11	2	3	1	1	0	11+2	4	43	7
3	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	27	2	3	0	0+1	0	11	2	42	4
4	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	27	2	3	1	1	0	13	1	44	4
5	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	2+1	0	0	0	0+1	0	0	0	4	0
6	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	26	3	3	0	1	0	12+1	0	43	3
7	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	13+10	3	3	0	0+1	0	5+8	2	40	5
9	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	16+9	5	3	0	1	1	5+4	3	38	9
11	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	23	13	0	0	0	0	9+1	2	33	15
14	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	1+4	0	0	0	0+1	0	2+1	2	9	2
15	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	21+2	1	3	0	0+1	0	8+4	1	39	2
16	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	3+11	1	0+2	0	0+1	1	2+6	0	25	2
17	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	5+15	3	0	0	1	0	5+4	1	30	4
18	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	22	2	3	0	1	0	10	2	36	4
20	GK		<	--A-League Men-->	27	0	3	0	0	0	12	0	42	0
22	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	1+9	1	0+2	0	0	0	2+3	2	17	3
23	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	23	1	3	0	1	0	11	0	38	1
26	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	11+4	0	3	0	0	0	6+3	0	27	0
28	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	4+6	1	0	0	0	0	4+1	0	15	1
30	GK		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	1	0	1+1	0	3	0
33	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	6+6	0	0	0	1	0	5+1	0	19	0
37	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	1+3	0	0+1	0	0	0	0+3	0	8	0
39	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	6+13	1	0+2	1	0	0	4+6	3	31	5
41	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	0	0	0+1	0	1	0
99	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	7+5	2	0+3	2	0	0	3+4	3	22	7
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
10	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	11	5	0	0	1	1	6	8	18	14
34	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	0+1	0	0	0	1	0

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

Rank				Name	A-League Men			A-League Men Finals			Australia Cup			AFC Cup			Total
						<	--Two yellows that make a red-->	<	--Straight red-->		<	--Two yellows that make a red-->	<	--Straight red-->		<	--Two yellows that make a red-->	<	--Straight red-->		<	--Two yellows that make a red-->	<	--Straight red-->		<	--Two yellows that make a red-->	<	--Straight red-->
1	15	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	4	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	1
2	11	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	1
3	22	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	1
4	16	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
5	18	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	5	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	9	1	0
6	7	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	7	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	11	0	0
7	9	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	5	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	0
8	2	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	0
9	23	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0
10	3	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0
	20	GK		<	--A-League Men-->	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	0
	28	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	0
13	6	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
	26	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	0
15	4	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	5	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	33	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
	99	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season
1	10	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
Total<					--A-League Men-->	50	1	4	6	0	0	3	0	0	14	0	0	73	1	4

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start and end of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

Kits

Supplier: Cikers Australia / Sponsor: Mate / Cup Sponsor: DMC Conveyor Services / AFC Cup Sponsor: AirAsia

See also

• 2023–24 Central Coast Mariners FC (A-League Women) season
• List of Central Coast Mariners FC seasons

External links

• Central Coast Mariners official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mariners sign Young Socceroo Jack Warshawsky. Central Coast Mariners. 25 May 2023.
2. Web site: Central Coast Mariners sign Nathan Paull on scholarship deal. Central Coast Mariners. 22 June 2023.
3. Web site: Alou Kuol returns home to the Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 10 July 2023.
4. Web site: Jing Reec re-joins Mariners on one season loan deal. Central Coast Mariners. 14 July 2023.
5. Web site: Mariners sign versatile youngster Trent Millard. Central Coast Mariners. 28 July 2023.
6. Web site: Popular youngster Noah Smith rejoins Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 2 August 2023.
7. Web site: Mariners sign versatile Brazilian Mikael Doka. Central Coast Mariners. 2 August 2023.
8. Web site: Central Coast Mariners sign promising young midfielder. Central Coast Mariners. 26 August 2023.
9. Web site: Mariners sign Colombian forward Ángel Torres. Central Coast Mariners. 30 August 2023.
10. Web site: Mariners sign Brazilian forward Ronald Barcellos on loan from Portimonense. Central Coast Mariners. 21 January 2024.
11. Web site: Ex-Leeds United academy striker Ryan Edmondson joins Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 26 January 2024.
12. Web site: Nectarios Triantis signs with Sunderland AFC in England. Central Coast Mariners. 8 June 2023.
13. Web site: Two youngsters depart Mariners academy. Football NSW. 14 June 2023.
14. Web site: Mariners confirm departure of Yaren Sözer. Central Coast Mariners. 17 June 2023.
15. Web site: Central Coast Mariners agree transfer of Anthony Pavlešić to Bayern Munich. Central Coast Mariners. 19 June 2023.
16. Web site: Rangers sunk by energetic NWS Spirit. Football NSW. 24 June 2023.
17. Web site: Lachlan Bayliss departs Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 26 June 2023.
18. Web site: Newcastle Jets sign Lachlan Bayliss and Daniel Stynes. Newcastle Jets. 27 June 2023.
19. Web site: Central Coast Mariners agree transfer of Jason Cummings to Mohun Bagan. Central Coast Mariners. 28 June 2023.
20. Web site: Central Coast Mariners agree transfer of Samuel Silvera to Middlesbrough. Central Coast Mariners. 7 July 2023.
21. LuxembourgFooty. 1679219015367942145. 63' First Swift subs. Newly-signed Paul Ayongo and Torino loanee Lado Akhalaia on the pitch.. 12 July 2023.
22. News: Sl. Bratislava 1 – 1 Swift Hesperange. Diario AS. 12 July 2023. Substitution, Swift Hesperange. Paul Ayongo replaces Bryan Nouvier..
23. Web site: Béni Nkololo departs Central Coast Mariners for Saudi Arabia. Central Coast Mariners. 1 August 2023.
24. joeylynchy. 1686169639792099334. Inbox: @CCMariners attacker Béni Nkololo has secured a release from his contract on with the A-Liga Men’s champions on compassionate grounds to sign with Saudi Arabian club Al-Orobah.. 1 August 2023.
25. Web site: Mariners confirm departure of Matheus Moresche. Central Coast Mariners. 9 August 2023.
26. Web site: Muito motivado para esse desafio . Matheus. Moresche. Instagram. 18 August 2023.
27. Web site: Central Coast Mariners agree transfer of James McGarry to Aberdeen FC. Central Coast Mariners. 11 August 2023.
28. CCMariners. Central Coast Mariners. 1736929373390074324 . The Central Coast Mariners can confirm the departure of scholar Trent Millard from the club. Everyone at the Mariners thanks Trent for his time with us and wishes him the very best for the future. 19 December 2023.
29. CCMariners. Central Coast Mariners. 1739534012916613206. The Central Coast Mariners can confirm the departure of scholar Dean Larson from the club. Everyone at the Mariners would like to thank Dean for his time with us and wish him the very best for the future. 26 December 2023.
30. Web site: Central Coast Mariners agree departure of Marco Tulio to J1 league club Kyoto Sanga FC. Central Coast Mariners. 28 December 2023.
31. Web site: Cameron Windust departs Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 23 January 2024.
32. Web site: James Bayliss signs with the Stallions!. Marconi Stallions. Instagram. 6 February 2024.
33. Web site: Mariners sign Christian Theoharous from Western United. Central Coast Mariners. 17 January 2023. The Central Coast Mariners are pleased to announce the signing of Christian Theoharous from Western United, joining the yellow and navy until the end of the season with an option to extend..
34. Web site: Mariners suffer narrow defeat in Malaysia. Central Coast Mariners. 21 September 2023. The Mariners continued to pressure Terengganu’s goal, with Torres and Theoharous all having their goalward shots blocked over the following 20 minutes..
35. Web site: Marco Tulio extends Mariners contract with two-year deal. 5 August 2023. Central Coast Mariners.
36. Web site: Nathan Paull upgrades from scholarship to full Isuzu A-League contract. 25 October 2023. Central Coast Mariners.
37. Web site: Storm Roux signs 2 year contract extension with Central Coast Mariners. 16 December 2023. Central Coast Mariners.
38. Web site: Christian Theoharous signs contract extension with the Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 30 December 2023.