A-League Round 22: Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Adelaide United. The match kicked off at 12:00 on March 14, 2026, at Central Coast Stadium. In a tightly contested A-League fixture, Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United shared the points in a 1-1 draw, a result that does little to help either side's push for a more secure playoff position. The Mariners struck first midway through the first half, with their talismanic striker finishing a well-worked team move to send the home fans into raptures. Adelaide, however, showed their resilience and managed to find an equalizer just before the hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to slot home from close range. The final half-hour saw both teams push for a winner, with the Mariners hitting the crossbar and Adelaide's goalkeeper making a spectacular late save to deny a certain goal. The draw leaves Central Coast in the middle of the table, while Adelaide United remains just outside the top six, with both managers likely viewing this as two points dropped rather than one gained. Post-match, the Mariners' coach lamented missed chances, while his Adelaide counterpart praised his team's character to fight back on the road. Starting lineups: Central Coast Mariners: Vukovic; Roux, Kaltak, Rowles, Farrell; Nisbet, Balard, Steele; Kuol, Cummings, Silvera. Adelaide United: Gauci; Kitto, Warland, Barr, Lopez; Isaias, D'Arrigo; Goodwin, Clough, Ibusuki; Halloran.