2021–22 Central Coast Mariners FC season

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Central Coast Mariners
2021–22 season
ChairmanMike Charlesworth
ManagerNick Montgomery
StadiumCentral Coast Stadium
A-LeaguePre-season
FFA CupSemi-finals

The 2021–22 season will be the 17th in the history of the Central Coast Mariners Football Club' twelfth season. This will be Central Coast Mariners' 17th season in the A-League. In addition to the domestic league, Central Coast will also participate in the FFA Cup.

Players[]

As of 13 November 2021

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Australia AUS Mark Birighitti
3 DF Australia AUS Lewis Miller
4 MF Australia AUS Josh Nisbet
5 DF Australia AUS Noah Smith
7 MF Japan JPN Cy Goddard
8 MF Australia AUS Oliver Bozanic (captain)
10 FW Brazil BRA Moresche
11 FW France FRA Béni Nkololo
12 FW Costa Rica CRC Marco Ureña
14 DF Australia AUS Kye Rowles
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 DF New Zealand NZL Storm Roux
16 MF Australia AUS Max Balard (scholarship)
17 FW Australia AUS Damian Tsekenis (scholarship)
18 DF Australia AUS Jacob Farrell
19 FW Australia AUS Matt Simon
21 DF Australia AUS Ruon Tongyik
23 DF Fiji FIJ Dan Hall
24 GK Australia AUS Yaren Sözer
25 DF Australia AUS Matt Hatch (scholarship)
27 MF Germany GER Nicolai Müller

Transfers[]

Transfers in[]

No. Position Player Transferred from Type/fee Contract length Date Ref
27 MF Germany Nicolai Müller Unattached Free transfer 1 year 26 July 2021 [1]
5 DF Noah Smith Unattached Free transfer 1 year 28 July 2021 [2]
7 MF Japan Cy Goddard Unattached Free transfer 2 years 20 August 2021 [3]
11 FW France Béni Nkololo Unattached Free transfer 2 years 27 August 2021 [4]
15 DF New Zealand Storm Roux Unattached Free transfer 1 year 1 October 2021 [5]
24 GK Yaren Sözer Unattached Free transfer 1 year 8 October 2021 [6]
10 FW Brazil Moresche Unattached Free transfer 2 years 30 October 2021 [7]

From academy squad[]

N
 Pos.
 Nat.
 Name
 Age
 Notes
18 DF Australia Jacob Farrell 18 senior contract[8]
17 FW Australia Damian Tsekenis 18 scholarship contract[9]

Transfers out[]

No. Position Player Transferred to Type/fee Date Ref
29 FW Alou Kuol Germany VfB Stuttgart Free transfer 16 April 2021 [10][11]
3 DF Jack Clisby Perth Glory End of contract 21 June 2021 [12][13]
10 FW Daniel De Silva Macarthur FC End of contract 24 June 2021 [14][15]
5 DF Stefan Nigro Melbourne Victory End of contract 19 July 2021 [16]
6 MF New Zealand Gianni Stensness Norway Viking Undisclosed 9 August 2021 [17]
22 MF Poland Michał Janota Poland Podbeskidzie End of contract 16 August 2021 [18]
7 MF Serbia Stefan Janković Malta Pembroke Athleta End of contract 2 September 2021 [19]
30 FW Jordan Smylie Australia Blacktown City Mutual contract termination 23 September 2021 [20][21]
20 GK Adam Pearce Australia Newcastle Olympic End of contract 23 September 2021 [22][23]
10 FW Matthew Cahill Australia APIA Leichhardt Mutual contract termination 9 October 2021 [24][25]

Contract extensions[]

No. Name Position Duration Date Notes
14 Kye Rowles Centre-back 2 years 16 June 2021 [26]
1 Mark Birighitti Goalkeeper 2 years 23 June 2021 [27]
19 Matt Simon Striker 1 year 24 June 2021 [28]
23 Fiji Dan Hall Defender 2 years 25 June 2021 [29]
12 Costa Rica Marco Ureña Striker 2 years 30 June 2021 [30]
21 Ruon Tongyik Centre-back 1 year 13 August 2021 [31]
16 Max Balard Midfielder 1 year 9 November 2021 upgraded to senior contract[9]

Pre-season and friendlies[]

23 October 2021 Western Sydney Wanderers Australia 2–0 (a.e.t.) Australia Central Coast Mariners Sydney
  • Aquilina Goal 58'
  • Swibel Goal 76'
 Report Stadium: Wanderers Football Park
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)
Note: The two teams played for an extra 30 minutes after the match with no more goals scored
26 October 2021 Central Coast Mariners Australia 3–1 Australia Macarthur FC Tuggerah
 Report
Stadium: Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence
Attendance: 0 (behind closed doors)
2 November 2021 Central Coast Mariners Australia 0–1 New Zealand Wellington Phoenix Sydney, Australia
11:00 AEDT Report
Stadium:
6 November 2021 Sydney FC Australia 0–3 Australia Central Coast Mariners Sydney, Australia
Report
Stadium: Macquarie University Fields

Competitions[]

Overview[]

Competition First match Last match Starting round Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
A-League 21 November 2021 TBD Matchday 1 4 2 0 2 5 4 +1 050.00
FFA Cup 13 November 2021 TBD Round of 32 3 3 0 0 9 1 +8 100.00
Total 7 5 0 2 14 5 +9 071.43

Last updated: 21 December 2021
Source: Competitions

A-League[]

Main article: 2021–22 A-League
21 November 2021 1 Newcastle Jets 1–2 Central Coast Mariners Newcastle
 Report
Stadium: McDonald Jones Stadium
Attendance: 6,424
Referee: Kurt Ams
27 November 2021 2 Wellington Phoenix 2–1 Central Coast Mariners Wollongong
Stadium: WIN Stadium
Attendance: 1,512
Referee: Jack Morgan
5 December 2021 3 Macarthur FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners Sydney
16:05
Report Stadium: BlueBet Stadium
Attendance: 3,014
Referee: Ben Abraham
12 December 2021 4 Central Coast Mariners 2–0 Sydney FC Gosford
18:15
Report Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
Attendance: 6,037
Referee: Tim Danaskos
18 December 2021 5 Central Coast Mariners 2–0 Western Sydney Wanderers Gosford
17:05
Report Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
Referee: Lachlan Keevers
TBC 6 Central Coast Mariners v Wellington Phoenix Gosford
Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
TBC 7 Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur FC Gosford
Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
9 January 2022 8 Brisbane Roar v Central Coast Mariners Kippa-Ring
17:05 AEST Stadium: Moreton Daily Stadium
15 January 2022 9 Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets Gosford
19:05 Stadium: Central Coast Stadium
19 January 2022 10 Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners Melbourne
19:45 AEDT Stadium: AAMI Park
22 January 2022 11 Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory Gosford
19:05 Stadium: Central Coast Stadium

League table[]

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
2 Macarthur FC 6 4 1 1 7 5 +2 13 Qualification to Finals series, round of 32,
and 2023 AFC Cup group stage[a]
3 Western United 6 4 0 2 5 4 +1 12 Qualification to Finals series and round of 32[a]
4 Central Coast Mariners 5 3 0 2 7 4 +3 9
5 Melbourne City 5 2 2 1 7 6 +1 8[b]
6 Sydney FC 6 2 2 2 7 6 +1 8[b]
Updated to match(es) played on 26 December 2021. Source: A-League Men
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Points per game; 5) Least red cards; 6) Least yellow cards; 7) Toss of a coin in an event of a tie of two clubs.
Notes:
  1. ^ a b The top two teams enter the Finals series at the semi-finals, while the teams ranked third to sixth enter the Finals series at the elimination-finals.
  2. ^ a b Points per game: Melbourne City 1.6, Sydney FC 1.33

Results summary[]

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
4 2 0 2 5 4  +1 6 1 0 0 2 0  +2 1 0 2 3 4  −1

Last updated: 12 December 2021.
Source: Ultimate A-League

FFA Cup[]

Main article: 2021 FFA Cup
13 November 2021 Round of 32 Blacktown City 0–1 Central Coast Mariners Mudgee
17:00 AEDT Report Nkololo Goal 75' Stadium: Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium
Attendance: 1,046
Referee: Kurt Ams
1 December 2021 Round of 16 Wollongong Wolves 1–2 Central Coast Mariners Wollongong
19:30 AEDT
Report
Stadium: WIN Stadium
Attendance: 2,189
Referee: Tim Danaskos
21 December 2021 Quarterfinal APIA Leichhardt 0–6 Central Coast Mariners Sydney
19:30 Report
Stadium: Leichhardt Stadium
Attendance: 5,681
Referee: Kurt Ams

Team statistics[]

Appearances and goals[]

As of 21 December 2021

Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute.

No. Pos. Player A-league FFA Cup Total
Apps. Goals Apps. Goals Apps. Goals
1 GK Australia Mark Birighitti 4 0 3 0 7 0
3 DF Australia Lewis Miller 2+3 0 2 0 7 0
4 FW Australia Josh Nisbet 5 1 3 0 8 1
5 DF Australia Noah Smith 0 0 0+1 1 1 1
7 MF Japan Cy Goddard 5 1 0+3 0 8 1
8 MF Australia Oliver Bozanic 5 1 2 0 7 1
10 FW Brazil Moresche 3+2 0 2+1 2 8 2
11 MF France Béni Nkololo 1+2 0 2 1 5 1
12 FW Costa Rica Marco Ureña 5 2 1+1 0 7 2
14 DF Australia Kye Rowles 5 0 3 0 8 0
15 DF New Zealand Storm Roux 3+2 0 2 0 7 0
16 MF Australia Max Balard 2+2 0 2 1 6 1
17 FW Australia Damian Tsekenis 1+1 0 1+2 0 5 0
18 DF Australia Jacob Farrell 5 1 3 0 8 1
19 FW Australia Matt Simon 0 0 1 0 0 0
21 DF Australia Ruon Tongyik 3 0 0 0 0 0
23 DF Fiji Dan Hall 2+3 0 2 1 7 1
24 GK Australia Yaren Sözer 1 0 0+1 0 0 0
25 DF Australia Matt Hatch 0+2 0 1+2 1 5 1
27 MF Germany Nicolai Müller 0+1 0 0 0 1 0
29 FW Australia Manyluak Aguek 0+1 0 0 0 1 0
33 MF Australia Harry McCarthy 0+1 0 1+1 1 3 1
34 MF Australia Harrison Steele 3+2 0 2 0 7 0
36 MF Australia 0 0 0+1 1 1 1
50 GK Australia Lawrence Caruso 0+1 0 0 0 0 0

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mariners welcome talented German Nicolai Müller". Central Coast Mariners. 26 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Noah Smith joins the Mariners ranks for 2021/22". Central Coast Mariners. 28 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Mariners sign English born Japanese midfielder Cy Goddard". Central Coast Mariners. 20 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Central Coast Mariners sign Frenchman Bèni Nkololo". Central Coast Mariners. 27 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Storm Roux returns to the Mariners". Central Coast Mariners. 1 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Mariners sign goalkeeper Yaren Sözer". Central Coast Mariners. 8 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Mariners sign Brazilian striker Moresche". Central Coast Mariners. 30 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Jacob Farrell signs A-League contract". Central Coast Mariners. 4 November 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Max Balard and Damian Tsekenis promoted". Central Coast Mariners. 9 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Mariners agree deal for transfer of Alou Kuol at end of season". Central Coast Mariners. 16 April 2021.
  11. ^ "VfB sign Alou Kuol". VfB Stuttgart. 16 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Jack Clisby to depart the Mariners". Central Coast Mariners FC. 21 June 2021.
  13. ^ Morgan, Gareth (21 June 2021). "Experienced WA defender returns to Glory". Perth Glory.
  14. ^ "Confirmed: A-League, Olyroos star leaves Mariners for Macarthur". FTBL. 23 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Daniel DeSilva to depart the Mariners". Central Coast Mariners FC. 24 June 2021.
  16. ^ "Melbourne Victory signs Stefan Nigro". Melbourne Victory. 19 July 2021.
  17. ^ Svendsen, Dag Atle (9 August 2021). "Gianni Stensness klar for Viking" [Gianni Stensness ready for Viking]. Viking (in Norwegian).
  18. ^ "OFICJALNIE: Michał Janota w Podbeskidziu" [OFFICIAL: Michał Janota in Podbeskidzie]. Podbeskidzie (in Polish). 16 August 2021.
  19. ^ "Stefan Jankovic is a red". Pembroke Athleta. 2 September 2021 – via Facebook.
  20. ^ Stavroulakis, Mark (23 September 2021). "Mallia returns as Blacktown City strengthen for new season". National Premier Leagues NSW. Along with Mallia, the club has also recruited former Western Sydney Wanderers NPL young gun Jake Trew and former Central Coast Mariners ace marksman Jordan Smylie in what is a huge acquisition for the club.
  21. ^ Central Coast Mariners [@CCMariners] (24 September 2021). "The club can today confirm the departure of Jordan Smylie to Blacktown City in the NSW NPL1" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Newcastle Olympic [@NcleOlympic] (23 September 2021). "New Signing | Newcastle Olympic are delighted to announce the signing of Adam Pearce from the Central Coast Mariners. Welcome to Olympic Adam!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ^ Kerry, Craig (2 November 2021). "Newcastle Olympic keen to catch Bulls on the hop in huge FFA Cup challenge". The Newcastle Herald. Olympic will have recent signings Jackson Burston, Jarrod Dodds, Marcus Duncan and former Mariners keeper Adam Pearce.
  24. ^ Central Coast Mariners [@CCMariners] (9 October 2021). "We can today confirm the departure of Matthew Cahill to NSW NPL1 in the aim to get further game-time" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "APIA pushed to the limit by 9-man Tigers FC to book Round of 16 FFA Cup spot". Football NSW. 2 December 2021. ...while Matt Cahill,... only further challenged the 2019 NPL NSW Men’s Champions quest...
  26. ^ "Kye Rowles signs new two-year deal on the Central Coast". Central Coast Mariners FC. 16 June 2021.
  27. ^ "Mark Birighitti re-signs for two years". Central Coast Mariners FC. 23 June 2021.
  28. ^ "Matt Simon re-signs for A-League 21/22 season". Central Coast Mariners FC. 24 June 2021.
  29. ^ "Dan Hall signs two-year senior contract". Central Coast Mariners FC. 25 June 2021.
  30. ^ "Marco returns for two more years!". Central Coast Mariners FC. 30 June 2021.
  31. ^ "Ruon Tongyik signs one year contract extension". Central Coast Mariners FC. 13 August 2021.

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