Central Coast United FC explained

Clubname:Central Coast United FC
Fullname:Central Coast United Football Club
Nickname:CCU, The Pirates
Founded:2017
Ground:Pluim Park, Lisarow
Capacity:2,200
Coach:Shannon Cole[1]
Mgrtitle:Technical Directors
Manager:Stuart Davis
Matt Crowell
Website:https://www.ccutd.com/

Central Coast United FC, is a semi-professional soccer club, based and located on the Central Coast of New South Wales. For the 2024 season, the club's senior teams will compete in the NSW League Two competitions and the clubs youth team will compete in NSW League Three competitions.

Senior team history

In 2017, the club applied and was granted a licence to compete under from the start of the 2018 season.

In both the 2018 and 2019 season, Club Captain Daniel McFarlane won NSW State League Player of the Year.

In the club's first season they narrowly lost out on promotion by a single point, an incredible achievement in their first season. The club emphatically bounced back to secure the Grand Final Championship with a victory over Bankstown United. The 2019 season saw Central Coast United again be successful as in July 2019, the club secured promotion to National Premier Leagues NSW 3 with a 3-1 victory over Prospect United in their 2nd ever season. Another marvellous achievement was set as the 2019 season for Central Coast United as it was declared the most successful Central Coast side in history due to the Under 15s, 16s, 18s, 20s and the 1st Team all outright winners of the league.

The 2022 season saw even more success for the club as it gained promotion to the NSW League One competition after a 1–1 draw with Canterbury Bankstown on 16 July 2022. However, the club only lasted a solitary season in League One, being relegated in 2023 back to NSW League Two, finishing 10 points off second last placed Mounties Wanderers FC.

Association with Central Coast Mariners

In 2023, Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast United are strengthening their shared dedication to nurturing local football talent and ensuring a pathway for local stars to shine on the national and worldwide stage.[2] As part of the partnership, Central Coast United will continue to serve as the official feeder club to Central Coast Mariners, bridging the gap for aspiring players between grassroots and elite football.[3]

Club Honours

NSW League Two Premiership
NSW State League/NSW League Three Club Championship
NSW State League/NSW League Three Premiership
NSW State League/NSW League Three Championship

Head-to-head records

NPL Teams

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win %
6 2 2 2 33
8 4 1 3 50
1 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 1 0
5 0 4 1 0
5 3 0 2 60
6 2 1 3 33
4 1 0 3 25
4 2 2 0 50
2 0 0 2 0
4 4 0 0 100
5 3 1 1 60
4 3 0 1 75
6 2 1 3 33
1 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 0
5 3 1 1 60
1 0 0 1 0
4 2 1 1 50
5 1 0 4 20
4 4 0 0 100
6 3 2 1 50
5 5 0 0 100

Non NPL Teams

Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win %
4 4 0 0 100
4 4 0 0 100
1 0 0 1 0
5 5 0 0 100
1 1 0 0 100
2 2 0 0 100
2 2 0 0 100
4 2 1 1 50
1 0 0 1 0
1 1 0 0 100

Club colours

The club colours are black and gold with white. The club's home kit was revealed in February 2022, the club will play in gold with black trim. The away kit has been confirmed as a white kit with gold pinstripes. The logo which is inspired by the skull and crossbones was designed by designer Matthew Wolff who has designed LAFC and NYCFC logo's as well as the high-selling Nigeria 2018 World Cup kit.

Seasons

League

SeasonLeagueAus.
Cup
Waratah
Cup
Top goalscorer(s)
DivisionPWDLGFGA PtsPosFinalsPlayer(s)Goals
2018NSW State League (5)22 18 3 1 85 17 57 2nd bgcolor=goldW PR6 R5 20
2019NSW State League (5)20150 5 62 25 45 bgcolor=gold1st bgcolor=silverRU PR3 R2 ? ?
NPL3 (4)11 2 4 5 23 18 10 9th 5
NPL3 (4)16 6 5 5 30 26 23 6th PR4 R3 9
League Two (4)22 13 4 5 49 34 43 bgcolor=#DFD2nd SF PR4 R3 Daniel McFarlane 15
League One (3)30 4 5 21 37 81 17 7th N/A Entered Entered Adam Woodbine 8

Cup

SeasonCupRound Home team (tier) Score Away team (tier) Notes
2018FFA Cup QualifiersPreliminary R2 Central Coast United (5) Bye
Preliminary R3 Central Coast United (5) 2–0 Wyoming FC (-)
Preliminary R4 Sydney University (4) 0–4 Central Coast United (5)
Preliminary R5 Hurstville City Minotaurs (5) 1–2 Central Coast United (5)
Preliminary R6 Hills Brumbies (3) 3–1 Central Coast United (5)
2019FFA Cup QualifiersPreliminary R3 Hazelbrook FC (6) 2–1 Central Coast United (5)
2020Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.[4]
2021FFA Cup QualifiersPreliminary R3 Scots FC (6) 2–6 Central Coast United (4)
Preliminary R4 Central Coast United (4) 0–3 Marconi Stallions (2)
2022Australia Cup QualifiersPreliminary R3 Waratahs FC (-) 2–2† Central Coast United (4) Central Coast United
advance 3–1 on penalties
Preliminary R4 Wollongong United (6) 3–0 Central Coast United (4)
2023Australia Cup QualifiersPreliminary R3 Orange Waratah (-) 1–5 Central Coast United (3)
Preliminary R4 Central Coast United (3) 4–1 Brighton Heat (-)
Preliminary R5 Central Coast United (3) 2–4 Blacktown Spartans (3)
2024Australia Cup QualifiersPreliminary R3 Central Coast United (4) 2–1 Bankstown United (4)

Current squad

As of 15 February 2024

Club Officials

PositionName[5]
Head coach Shannon Cole
Assistant coach Peter Edwards
Assistant coach Nathanael Lees-Kent
Physio Bronte Carroll

Notable former players

Previously as the main feeder club for the Central Coast Mariners, several players have already gone in the A-League and most recently the 2009 AFC Champions League, which the Mariners qualified for. Notable former players include

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Central Coast United Appoints Shannon Cole as First-Grade Head Coach. 24 October 2023. 24 October 2023.
  2. https://www.ccutd.com/officialpartnership Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast United partnership
  3. Web site: Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast United announce official partnership. 31 August 2023. 5 September 2023. Central Coast Mariners.
  4. Web site: Football NSW Cancel 2021 National Premier Leagues Season. Football NSW. 12 August 2021. 12 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Central Coast Mariners announce coaching and backroom staff. 30 July 2021 . Central Coast Mariners. 30 July 2021.