Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners The Central Coast Mariners were beaten 1-0 by Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday to exit the AFC Champions League in the group stage.

Adelaide United Western Sydney Wanderers will be looking to bounce back to winning ways against the in-form Adelaide United in the A-League on Sunday.

Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix will be missing seven players for their A-League showdown with Sydney FC but coach Ernie Merrick is adamant the leaders can deal with the absentees.

John Aloisi Melbourne Heart head coach John Aloisi hopes speculation linking Graham Arnold with the Socceroos job will distract the Central Coast Mariners.

The A-League starts on Thursday and Melbourne Victory are favourites to defend their crown.

Craig Goodwin Adelaide United cruised to a 3-0 win over the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League on Sunday.

Brisbane Roar Coach-less Brisbane Roar host A-League leaders Perth Glory on Saturday, after unbeaten clubs Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United clash.

Usain Bolt's performance in a friendly on Friday could determine his Central Coast Mariners future.

Roly Bonevacia netted twice to help Wellington past Victory, while Jamie Maclaren got a quick-fire hat-trick for Brisbane Roar.

Melbourne Victory AFC Champions League title-holders Guangzhou Evergrande will begin their defence of the continental competition against Melbourne Victory.