Central Coast Mariners return to Industree Group Stadium this Sunday for a high-stakes Round 21 clash with Brisbane Roar. Part Two of our Charity Round Double header.
by Priya O’Sullivan
With finals on the line and only two rounds to go after Sunday, every point matters in the Ninja A-League.
Currently fifth on the ladder with 28 points, just ahead of Brisbane Roar in sixth on 25, Both sides still in the finals race. This weekend’s result could play a pivotal role in deciding who makes the top six.
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Team News
Young full-back Leia Puxty made her return from injury in last weekend’s win over Wellington Phoenix, coming off the bench to feature in the second half. After also getting minutes in the Academy the week prior, she’s now fully fit and included again as Emily Husband named an unchanged 18-player squad.
For Brisbane Roar, they are hopeful that star midfielder and Matilda Tameka Yallop will return from a calf issue, though fellow Matilda Sharn Frier still remains unavailable due to an ankle injury.
Emily Husband has locked in her 18-player squad to take on Brisbane Roar on Sunday!
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) March 27, 2025: https://t.co/I0fXEW6N7R#CCMFC #ReclaimTheGame pic.twitter.com/W7VMWKYhEU
Previously against Brisbane Roar
It’s been an even contest between the Mariners and Brisbane Roar since our return to the competition, with one win each and a draw.
Tiana Fuller was on target for the Mariners in the reverse fixture, back in December at Perry Park, but it wasn’t enough for Husband’s team as Yallop stuck an 80th minute winner for the hosts.
Tiana Fuller doing Tiana Fuller things the last time we faced Brisbane
— Central Coast Mariners (@CCMariners) March 26, 2025
Watch the 16-year-old wonder kid and our Ninja A-League squad take on the Roar at home this Sunday!pic.twitter.com/q8x7lclr1z
Brisbane Roar
Just three points separate the Mariners and Brisbane Roar on the ladder, with the Roar in sixth heading into a high-stakes Round 21 match up.
Recent results haven’t gone their way, with only one win in their past five matches including a heavy 4-0 defeat to league leaders Melbourne City in midweek.
However, Brisbane remain a dangerous opponent with the likes of Yallop, Laini Freier and rising star Grace Kuilamu all attacking threats.
The Mariners also need to be aware of Momo Hayashi and Chelsea Blissest who play key roles across the midfield and defence.
Annalise Rasmussen
Emily Husband
Next up at Our Paradise
Next up after this Weekend’s clash with Brisbane Roar, the Mariners Women host Melbourne Victory in their final home game of the season on Friday 11th April.
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