Melbourne Victory 4-1 Central Coast Mariners final score - 21 March 2026, A-League

Ball safe as Melbourne Victory is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Jason Davidson puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 4-1. Great play from Denis Genreau to set up the goal.

Arthur Diles is making the team's fifth substitution at AAMI Park with Jason Davidson replacing Francois Mamur.

Melbourne Victory make their fourth substitution with Reno Piscopo replacing Juan Mata.

Goal! Nikos Vergos extends Melbourne Victory's lead to 3-1. That's a fine assist from Juan Mata.

Alexander King awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Central Coast at AAMI Park.

Alexander King awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Central Coast.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Alexander King signals a Central Coast throw-in in Melbourne Victory's half.

At AAMI Park, Central Coast are penalized for being offside.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Central Coast.

Central Coast have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Melbourne Victory are caught offside.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Central Coast.

Goal kick for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Central Coast's half?

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

Throw-in for Central Coast at AAMI Park.

Central Coast have a goal kick.

Ball safe as Central Coast is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Arthur Diles is making the team's third substitution at AAMI Park with Keegan Jelacic replacing Nishan Velupillay.

Goal kick for Central Coast at AAMI Park.

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory close to the penalty box.

Jacob Nasso is replacing Storm Roux for the away team.

The away team have replaced Haine Eames with Kaito Taniguchi. This is the third substitution made today by Warren Moon.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Central Coast needs to be cautious. Melbourne Victory have an attacking throw-in.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Central Coast territory.

Ball goes out of play for a Melbourne Victory goal kick.

Central Coast's Bailey Brandtman gets his shot away but it misses the target.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Melbourne.

Central Coast have a goal kick.

In Melbourne Melbourne Victory attack through Juan Mata. The finish is off target, however.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Central Coast.

Alexander King awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Nikos Vergos is replacing Charles Nduka for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory push upfield but Alexander King quickly pulls them for offside.

Alexander King awards the home team a throw-in.

Corner awarded to Central Coast.

Central Coast awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Melbourne Victory capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Central Coast's half?

Alexander King signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Central Coast's half.

Melbourne Victory advance rapidly upfield but Alexander King blows for offside.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Melbourne Victory's Charles Nduka goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Warren Moon (Central Coast) is making a second substitution, with Oli Lavale replacing Nathaniel Blair.

Bailey Brandtman is on a sub for Chris Donnell for Central Coast.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

Melbourne Victory's Charles Nduka breaks free at AAMI Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Alexander King signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Central Coast's half.

Denis Genreau for Melbourne Victory drives towards goal at AAMI Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Central Coast in their own half.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Goal! Juan Mata heads Melbourne Victory into a 2-1 lead.

Alexander King signals a throw-in for Melbourne Victory, close to Central Coast's area.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Goal! Melbourne Victory draw level to 1-1 through a Nishan Velupillay header. Roderick Miranda with an assist there.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Ball goes out of play for a Central Coast goal kick.

Charles Nduka (Melbourne Victory) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Central Coast are whistled for offside.

Throw-in high up the field for Melbourne Victory in Melbourne.

The home team replace Clarismario Santos Rodrigus with Matthew Grimaldi.

Central Coast awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alexander King awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Central Coast's Alfie John McCalmont misses with an attempt on goal.

Central Coast awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Central Coast.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Melbourne Victory.

Goal kick for Central Coast at AAMI Park.

Melbourne Victory are coming forward and Nishan Velupillay gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Alexander King awards the home team a throw-in.

Melbourne Victory have a dangerous throw-in.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Throw-in for Central Coast in the half of Melbourne Victory.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Melbourne.

Melbourne Victory are pushing forward but Clarismario Santos Rodrigus's finish is wide of the goal.

Central Coast needs to be cautious. Melbourne Victory have an attacking throw-in.

Corner awarded to Central Coast.

Ball safe as Central Coast is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Haine Eames is booked for the away team.

Throw-in Central Coast.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Alexander King.

Can Melbourne Victory get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Central Coast's half?

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Central Coast territory.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory close to the penalty box.

Alexander King awards Central Coast a goal kick.

Juan Mata for Melbourne Victory gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Alexander King signals a throw-in for Melbourne Victory, close to Central Coast's area.

Throw-in for Central Coast in their own half.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Ball goes out of play for a Central Coast goal kick.

In Melbourne, Central Coast push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Alexander King signals a free kick to Central Coast in their own half.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.

Goal! James Sabit gives Central Coast a 0-1 lead.

Jordi Valadon gets his shot on target but fails to score for Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Central Coast awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for Central Coast at AAMI Park.

In Melbourne a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Can Central Coast capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Melbourne Victory's half?

Melbourne Victory scores 1.73 goals when playing at home and Central Coast Mariners scores 1.36 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in A-League.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners is 0.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners is 1.8.

Melbourne Victory scores 0.8 goals in a match against Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast Mariners scores 1 goals against Melbourne Victory (on average).

Melbourne Victory have won just 1 of their last 5 A-League games against Central Coast Mariners.

Central Coast Mariners have lost just 1 of their last 5 A-League games against Melbourne Victory.

In the last 5 meetings Melbourne Victory won 1, Central Coast Mariners won 3, 1 draws.

Central Coast Mariners have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Melbourne Victory (in all competitions).

Central Coast Mariners's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Melbourne Victory's.

In A-League, Central Coast Mariners has better performance than Melbourne Victory.

When Central Coast Mariners is down 1-0 away, they win 12% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory is down 0-1 home, they win 28% of their matches.

When Central Coast Mariners leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory leads 1-0 at home, they win in 57% of their matches.

On their last meeting Central Coast Mariners won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Central Coast Mariners.

Melbourne Victory wins 37% of halftimes, Central Coast Mariners wins 26%.

Melbourne Victory wins 1st half in 37% of their matches, Central Coast Mariners in 26% of their matches.

Melbourne Victory have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

Melbourne Victory have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

Juan Manuel Mata Garcia has assisted the most goals for Melbourne Victory with 11. Miguel France Di Pizio is Central Coast Mariners's biggest assister (4).

Central Coast Mariners haven't scored in 2 of their 9 away matches in A-League this season.

Melbourne Victory haven't scored in 3 of their 10 home matches in A-League this season.

Central Coast Mariners haven't lost in their last 8 games.

Melbourne Victory haven't lost in their last 6 games.

Did you know that Central Coast Mariners scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Melbourne Victory scores 21% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Last season's matches: 3-0 (Melbourne Victory at home) and 0-0 (Central Coast Mariners at home).

During the last 56 meetings, Melbourne Victory have won 26 times, there have been 18 draws while Central Coast Mariners have won 12 times. The goal difference is 98-70 in favour of Melbourne Victory.

During the last 26 meetings with Melbourne Victory playing at home, Melbourne Victory have won 17 times, there have been 6 draws while Central Coast Mariners have won 3 times. The goal difference is 51-28 in favour of Melbourne Victory.

The most common result of matches between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners when Melbourne Victory is playing at home is 2-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.