Last season, the Central Coast Mariners dominated the A-League regular season and finished at the top of the table but they have run into terrible form this year as they prepare to face Brisbane Roar who are also under-performing.
The Mariners head into this fixture on the back of a frustrating 2-2 draw against Macarthur, where they twice surrendered the lead at home.
It's been a steep drop-off for the side from Gosford, who won 17 out of 27 matches last season but have managed just five victories from 25 games this term.
Meanwhile, Brisbane Roar, who limped to a ninth-place finish last season, currently prop up the 13-team ladder. However, there's been a glimmer of hope for the Queenslanders lately.
Their narrow 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix last weekend capped off a three-game unbeaten run, collecting seven points in the process and sparking faint hopes of a late-season revival.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League clash, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Where to watch Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: —
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in Australia. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and 10 Play.
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar start time
This A-League Men's game takes place at the Central Coast Stadium in New South Wales, Australia and kicks off on Friday, May 2 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, May 2 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Fri, May 2 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, May 2 | 5:35 p.m. |
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Friday, May 2
- Wellington Phoenix FC vs. Perth Glory (5:30 p.m.)
- Central Coast Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar (7:35 p.m.)
Saturday, May 3
- Melbourne City FC vs. Sydney FC (5:30 p.m.)
- Western United vs. Auckland FC (6:00 p.m.)
- Macarthur FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers (7:35 p.m.)
Sunday, May 4
- Melbourne Victory vs. Newcastle Jets (5:30 p.m.)