2024–25 Central Coast Mariners FC season explained

Club:	Central Coast Mariners
Season:	2024–25
Chairman:	Richard Peil
Manager:	Mark Jackson
Stadium:	Industree Group Stadium
League:	A-League Men
League Result:	9th
Cup1:	Australia Cup
Cup1 Result:	Round of 32
Cup2:	AFC Champions League Elite
Cup2 Result:	League Stage
League Topscorer:	Brian Kaltak Sabit Ngor (1)
Season Topscorer:	Mikael Doka (3)
Highest Attendance:	7,718 vs. Perth Glory (2 November 2024) A-League Men
Lowest Attendance:	1,8643 vs. Yokohama F. Marinos (3 December 2024) AFC Champions League Elite
Average Attendance:
Largest Win:	1–2 vs. Newcastle Jets (H) (22 November 2024) A-League Men
Largest Loss:	0–4 vs. Yokohama F. Marinos (H) (3 December 2024) AFC Champions League Elite
Updated:	3 November 2024
Prevseason:	2023–24
Nextseason:	2025–26

The 2024–25 season will be the 20th in the history of the Central Coast Mariners Football Club. This will be the Central Coast Mariners' 20th season in the A-League Men. In addition to the domestic league, Central Coast will also participate in the Australia Cup for the tenth time, and return to the AFC Champions League Elite, formerly known as the AFC Champions League, for the first time since 2015.

Transfers

Transfers in

No.	Position	Player	Transferred from	Type/fee	Contract length	Date	Ref
12			Unattached	Free transfer	3 years	5 June 2024	^[1]
8				Free transfer		12 July 2024	^[2]
1			Unattached	Free transfer	2 years	17 July 2024	^[3]
24				Free transfer	2 years	18 July 2024	^[4]
11			Unattached	Free transfer	2 years	1 August 2024	^[5]
4			Unattached	Free transfer	3 years	23 August 2024	^[6]
17				Free transfer	2 years	12 September 2024	^[7]

From academy squad

Transfers out

No.	Position	Player	Transferred to	Type/fee	Date	Ref
11			Unattached	End of contract	7 April 2024	^[8] ^[9]
20			Retired		26 May 2024	^[10]
22				End of loan	31 May 2024	^[11]
17				End of loan	4 June 2024	^[12]
23			Auckland FC	End of contract	28 June 2024	^[13] ^[14]
29				End of contract	29 June 2024	^[15] ^[16]
6				Mutual contract termination	2 July 2024	^[17] ^[18]
4				End of contract	9 July 2024	^[19] ^[20]
18				Undisclosed	26 July 2024	^[21]
23				Mutual contract termination	28 August 2024	^[22] ^[23]

Contract extensions

No.	Player	Position	Duration	Date	Notes	Ref.
2		Right-back	3 years	3 June 2024	New 3-year contract, replacing previous contract which was until end of 2024–25	^[24]
16		Defensive midfielder	3 years	8 July 2024	New 3-year contract, replacing previous contract which was until end of 2024–25	^[25]
27		Right-back	1 year	10 July 2024	Upgraded to full contract	^[26]
39		Attacking midfielder	2 years	16 July 2024	Upgraded to full contract	^[27]
40		Goalkeeper	3 years	17 November 2024	Upgraded to full contract until end of 2026–27	^[28]

Competitions

A-League Men

See main article: 2024–25 A-League Men.

Results summary

Away figures include Central Coast Mariners' 1–1 draw on neutral ground against Newcastle Jets on 22 November 2024.

Matches

Australia Cup

See main article: 2024 Australia Cup.

AFC Champions League Elite

See main article: 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite.

League stage

See main article: 2024–25 AFC Champions League Elite league stage.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

			Name	A-League Men		Australia Cup		AFC Champions League Elite		Total
				Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
1	GK		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	1	0	2	0	3	0
3	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	5	1	1	0	6	0	12	1
4	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
5	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0+1	0	0	0	1	0
7	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	1+2	0	3	0
8	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	5	0	1	0	6	0	12	0
9	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	4+1	0	1	0	5+1	0	12	0
10	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	5	0	1	1	6	2	12	3
11	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	2+3	0	1	0	5+1	0	12	0
12	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	5	0	1	0	6	1	12	1
15	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	3+1	0	1	0	4+1	0	10	0
16	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	5	0	0	0	4+1	0	10	0
17	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0+5	1	0	0	1+5	1	11	2
23	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
24	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	1+2	0	0+1	0	1	0	5	0
26	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	3	0	1	0	3	0	7	0
27	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	3+1	0	0+1	0	1+2	0	8	0
28	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	0+1	0	0+1	0	0+1	0	3	0
29	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0+2	0	0	0	0+2	1	4	1
30	GK		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	0+1	0	1	0
33	DF		<	--A-League Men-->	3+1	0	1	0	4	0	9	0
35	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	0	0	0	0	0+1	0	1	0
36	MF		<	--A-League Men-->	0+3	0	0	0	0+3	0	6	0
37	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	3+2	0	0+1	0	1+5	2	12	2
40	GK		<	--A-League Men-->	5	0	0	0	4	0	9	0
99	FW		<	--A-League Men-->	3+2	0	0+1	0	5+1	0	12	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			Australia Cup			AFC Champions League Elite			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-->
1	1	GK			0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
2	3	DF			0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	0
	8	MF			2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
	9	FW			1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
	10	MF			1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0
	12	DF			1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0
7
	7	FW			0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
	16	MF			1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	17	FW			0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
	27	DF			1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	33	DF			1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	36	MF			1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
	99	FW			0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
Total<					--A-League Men-->	9	0	0	1	0	0	7	0	0	17	0	1

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 of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

See also

• 2024–25 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: Olyroos defender Lucas Mauragis joins Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 5 June 2024.
2. Web site: Central Coast Mariners and Carlisle United agree transfer of Alfie McCalmont. Central Coast Mariners. 12 July 2024.
3. Web site: Mariners sign Australian Youth representative goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic. Central Coast Mariners. 17 July 2024.
4. Web site: Central Coast Mariners sign young defender Diesel Herrington . Central Coast Mariners. 18 July 2024.
5. Web site: Central Coast Mariners sign Brazilian forward Vitor Feijão. Central Coast Mariners. 1 August 2024.
6. Web site: Socceroo Trent Sainsbury returns home to the Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 23 August 2024.
7. Web site: Sabit Ngor joins Central Coast Mariners on two-year deal. Central Coast Mariners. 12 September 2024.
8. mauro_bousquet. 1777030671975792925. Angel Torres will not renew his contact with the Mariners, the Colombian number 11 has official offers from : Ukraine Colombia Mls Saudi Arábia Brazil Norway Sweden Korea Japan England Scotland Turkey Emirates Portugal Spain. 7 April 2024.
9. Web site: Club Statement: Angel Torres. Central Coast Mariners. 23 April 2024.
10. News: Central Coast Mariners captain Danny Vukovic announces retirement a day after club's historic win. Simkin. Emma. Kozaki. Danuta. ABC News. 26 May 2024.
11. Web site: Central Coast Mariners confirm departure of Ronald Barcellos following conclusion of loan deal . Central Coast Mariners. 31 May 2024.
12. Web site: Central Coast Mariners confirm departure of Jing Reec following conclusion of loan deal. Central Coast Mariners. 4 June 2024.
13. Web site: Dan Hall departs Central Coast Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 28 June 2024.
14. Web site: Auckland FC welcomes back-to-back championship winner Dan Hall to the club!. Auckland FC. 2 July 2024.
15. CCMariners. Central Coast Mariners. 1806900419081474377. The Central Coast Mariners can confirm the departure of midfielder Maksim Kasalovic, who leaves the club at the conclusion of his contract.. 29 June 2024.
16. Web site: Transfers galore as new faces set to light up NPL Men’s NSW competition. Football NSW. 28 June 2024.
17. Web site: Treble winning midfielder Max Balard departs for overseas opportunity. Central Coast Mariners. 2 July 2024.
18. Web site: NAC strikt Max Balard . NAC snares Max Balard. nl. NAC Breda. 2 July 2024.
19. Web site: Johnny Warren Medallist and Treble Winner Josh Nisbet departs Mariners. Central Coast Mariners. 9 July 2024.
20. Web site: Socceroos midfield star Nisbet joins Scottish side Ross. The Canberra Times. 23 August 2024.
21. Web site: Pompey sign Australian defender Farrell. BBC Sport. 26 July 2024.
22. Web site: Dylan Wenzel-Halls departs Mariners for overseas opportunity. Central Coast Mariners. 28 August 2024.
23. News: Australian Forward Dylan Wenzel-Halls Joins Penang FC. Bernama. 2 September 2024.
24. Web site: Mikael Doka extends Mariners contract with new three-year deal. 3 June 2024. Central Coast Mariners.
25. Web site: Treble Winner Harry Steele commits to new 3-year deal. 8 July 2024. Central Coast Mariners.
26. Web site: Academy Product Sasha Kuzevski Upgraded to A-League Contract. 10 July 2024. Central Coast Mariners.
27. Web site: 18-year-old Mariners star Miguel Di Pizio signs new two-year deal. 16 July 2024. Central Coast Mariners.
28. Web site: Dylan Peraic-Cullen signs new Mariners deal keeping him on the Coast until end of 2026/27 season. 17 November 2024. Central Coast Mariners.