The 13th round of fixtures in the 2024/25 A-League Men's season continues at pace with a meeting between two New South Wales rivals who are both firmly in the hunt for a play-off place, as Sydney FC host last year's Premiers the Central Coast Mariners with both sides keen to build on recent victories.
Sydney have had a real uptick in form following an indifferent start to the season and are unbeaten in their last four matches, leaving them seventh on the ladder and a point outside the top six. Consistency is yet to be achieved with two wins and draws apiece, but after beating Perth Glory 3-0 last time out, the Sky Blues have a chance to make it two straight victories for the first time this term.
The Mariners, meanwhile, are still embarking on a hugely underwhelming defence of last season's title, and sit ninth on the ladder, three points behind Sydney and four off the top six. However, after a run of four games without a win, including two heavy home losses, Central Coast are back in the hunt following their 3-1 victory over bottom side Brisbane Roar last time out.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A-League Men's Round 13 match as both Sydney and the Mariners look to put a run of wins together for the first time this season, including how to watch, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Sydney FC vs. Mariners live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A League Men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: 10 Bold
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who is offering a seven-day free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Free-to-air coverage also comes in the form of Channel 10's two main networks, with this being one of two A League Men's matches per weekend being shown live on both 10 Bold and 10 Play at 5:00 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. AEDT every Saturday.
What time does Sydney FC vs. Mariners kick off?
This A League Men's Round 13 match takes place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, NSW and kicks off on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEDT).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Saturday, January 11 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Saturday, January 11 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, January 11 | 4:35 p.m. |
Sydney FC vs. Mariners predicted lineups, team news
Revitalised Sky Blues forward Joe Lolley went two clear at the top of the A-League scoring charts by netting all three goals in a second-half hat-trick against Perth Glory last time out, and he'll be looking to add further to his tally as he's joined in the frontline by Anas Ouahim, Douglas Costa and Patryk Klimala.
Sydney FC predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Redmayne (GK) — Grant, Popovic, Matthews, King — Caceres, Leo Sena — Lolley, Douglas Costa, Ouahim — Klimala.
Late goals from midfielder Harry Steele and 18-year-old substitute Arthur De Lima sealed the win for Central Coast in Queensland, not long after Brisbane had equalised after an own-goal. The teenager will surely come into the starting lineup as the Mariners look to build on their first win in five, joining Alou Kuol and Christian Theoharous in the front three.
Central Coast Mariners predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Peraic-Cullen (GK) — Sainsbury, Kaltak, Mauragis — Roux, McCalmont, Steele, Mikael Doka — De Lima, Theoharous — Kuol.
Sydney FC vs. Central Coast Mariners prediction
While both these teams are back in form following some inconsistent runs, it's inarguable that Sydney FC are in a better position to capitalise having not lost any of their last four. However, given they have already lost to the defending champions this season, 2-1 in Gosford, we think it'll be too close a contest for either side to come away with three points.
- Prediction: Sydney FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Friday, January 10
- Melbourne Victory vs. Western United (7:35 p.m.)
Saturday, January 11
- Wellington Phoenix vs. Adelaide United (3:00 p.m.)
- Melbourne City vs. Brisbane Roar (5:00 p.m.)
- Central Coast Mariners vs. Sydney FC (7:35 p.m.)
- Perth Glory vs. Auckland FC (9:45 p.m.)
Sunday, January 12
- Macarthur FC vs. Adelaide United (5:00 p.m)
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