Match Summary
Sydney FC U23 defeated Central Coast II 3:1. The match was played in New South Wales NPL 2023. Goals were scored by A. Harbas 35′, S. Kuzevski 39′, A. Harbas 80′ (pen.), M. Glasson 83′. Sydney FC U23 made 5 substitutions, Central Coast II made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Sydney FC U23 and Central Coast II — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Buratto
assist: L. Bayliss
Penalty
Lineups
Sydney FC U23 lined up in a — formation under J. Van Weeren, while Central Coast II deployed a — under Abbas Saad.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sydney FC U23 is —, compared to 7.37 for Central Coast II. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sydney FC U23's highest-rated starter is —, while Central Coast II's best-rated player is B. Brandtman (7.37).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sydney FC U23 have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Central Coast II's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by B. Brandtman (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
Sydney FC U23 field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Central Coast II's 11 rated 7.37. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for Sydney FC U23 and 74% for Central Coast II. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Age & Experience
The average age of Sydney FC U23's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Central Coast II average 21.7 (youngest: B. Brandtman (20), oldest: Z. Zoricich (23)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Sydney FC U23's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 4 for Central Coast II. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sydney FC U23 have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Central Coast II show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Sydney FC U23 and Central Coast II have met 2 times — Sydney FC U23 won 2, Central Coast II won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Sydney FC U23 leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (4 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 23 Mar 2026