Central Coast Mariners FC and Perth Glory FC fought out an entertaining 2–2 draw in A-League action on 4 April 2026, as both sides took a point from their Matchday 23 clash in the regular season.
The home side, Central Coast Mariners, were held despite scoring twice, while Perth Glory matched them with two goals of their own to ensure the match finished level. With the result, the Mariners were unable to fully capitalise on home advantage, and Glory left with a valuable away point after a balanced contest.
Specific details such as individual goal scorers, the timing of the goals, bookings, and substitutions were not available in the official match data, meaning the finer turning points of the game remain unclear. What is known is that both attacks found ways through, and neither defence managed to close out the match in a way that would secure all three points.
The draw could have implications in the tightly contested A-League regular season, where every point is crucial in the build-up to the final rounds. For Central Coast, dropping points at home may prove frustrating, while Perth Glory will likely view the result as a solid return from a challenging away fixture.
Supporters looking for more information, including any later statistical updates or highlights, can follow the full match page on Ballaxy: Central Coast Mariners FC vs Perth Glory FC. Club-specific news and broader league coverage are available via the team profiles for Central Coast Mariners FC and Perth Glory FC.
A League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newcastle United Jets FC
|
26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 39 | 16 | 48 | W D D |
| 2 |
Adelaide United FC
|
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 36 | 10 | 43 | W W D |
| 3 |
Auckland FC
|
26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 42 | D L D |
| 4 |
Melbourne Victory FC
|
26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 33 | 11 | 40 | W D D L |
| 5 |
Sydney FC
|
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 8 | 39 | D D W |
| 6 |
Melbourne City FC
|
26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 38 | L W W W W |
| 7 |
Macarthur FC
|
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 44 | -7 | 34 | W L L |
| 8 |
Wellington Phoenix FC
|
26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 48 | -12 | 33 | L W L W |
| 9 |
Central Coast Mariners FC
|
26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | -7 | 32 | L W D L D |
| 10 |
Perth Glory FC
|
26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 31 | W D W D |
| 11 |
Brisbane Roar FC
|
26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 26 | L L D |
| 12 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
|
26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 43 | -16 | 21 | L L L L |
