Perth Glory bounced back from a previous defeat to secure an impressive 3-0 home win over the Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League on January 10, 2026. This result was a stark contrast to the Mariners' previous big win, as Perth produced a clinical performance to hand the visitors a heavy defeat. The key moments came in a blistering first-half spell where Perth scored twice, effectively killing the game as a contest before adding a third goal late on to embellish the scoreline. The redemption performance was led by Perth's striker, who scored a brace, putting behind him a run of games without a goal and leading the line superbly. The three points lifted Perth Glory well up the A-League table, while it halted the Central Coast Mariners' momentum and served as a reality check after their previous high-scoring victory. The Perth manager hailed his team's response to adversity, while the Mariners' coach admitted his side was not at the races from the first whistle.