Central Coast Mariners FC (women)

The Central Coast Mariners Football Club, also known as the Central Coast Mariners Women, represents the Central Coast Mariners in Australia's premier Women's association football competition, A-League Women.

The club previously participated in the W-League, for two seasons between 2008 and 2009. In July 2010 it was announced the team would not be compete in the 2010 W-League, due to a lack of funding.

The club announced an intention to return to the A-League Women competition for the 2022–23 season, which was subsequently postponed to 2023–24.

The club won its first ever A-League Women championship in the 2024–25 season, defeating Melbourne Victory on penalties in the 2025 grand final, in what was regarded as a major upset and a fairytale run.

History

2008–09 season

As one of the 7 established Australian A-League clubs, the Central Coast Mariners Women was announced to coincide with the establishment of the new W-League."http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24089401-23215,00.html " W-League to debut in October In early September, Stephen Roche was appointed as the inaugural team coach."http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=wleague_newsdisplay&id=23451 " Roche appointed Mariners' Westfield W-League coach In October 2008, the squad was announced and featured Matildas Kyah Simon, Lyndsay Glohe and Renee Rollason. As the club was funded by Football NSW and not the Mariners exclusively, the W-League outfit played home matches in Sydney's west at Parramatta Stadium and Campbelltown Stadium, which was an opportunity for the Mariners brand to spread into areas outside the Central Coast."" Mariners' Westfield W-League team unveiled

Although the Mariners season got off to a bad start with a loss to the Melbourne Victory,"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=24405&pageid=2627" Mariners women denied victory in Melbourne they soon found their feet to record back-to-back wins over Perth Glory"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=24585&pageid=2627" Rollason double secures breakthrough win and Canberra United,"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=24741&pageid=2627" Mariners women produce capital performance however, against Canberra, lost their first choice keeper Lisa Hartley after she fouled a Canberra United attacker and was shown a straight red card. The following three fixtures were all lost by the Mariners and failed to gain a point, including two back-to-back fixtures where the Mainers failed to score a goal. Those three fixtures were also at the Mariners' second home, Campbelltown Stadium, which proved to be the bogey ground for the Central Coast outfit as they failed to gain a single competition point from the venue."http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=24882&pageid=2627" Mariners women humbled by rampant Roar"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=25037&pageid=2627" Derby despair for Mariners women"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=25176&pageid=2627" Mariners sunk in Westfield W-League goal feast However, in round 7, the Mariners responded with a 6–0 drubbing of Adelaide United, in Adelaide. That result would become the biggest team score and also the biggest win in the inaugural season by any team."http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=25311&pageid=2627" Superb Mariners hit Reds for six Unable to maintain the momentum, the Mariners again lost another two back-to-back fixtures without scoring a goal"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=25455&pageid=2627" Mariners suffer capital punishment"http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=25625&pageid=2627" Mariners women suffer Queensland defeat and other results didn't go their way leading into the final round which meant a win against Melbourne Victory would not be enough to finish in the top 4 for the finals. The Mariners did win their final match for the regular season, almost ending Melbourne's finals hopes. The match was played in torrential rain, however, the Parramatta pitch held up as the Mariners put two late goals past the Victory shot stopper to win the match 2–0."http://www.ccmariners.com.au/default.aspx?s=hal_newsdisplay&id=25754&pageid=2627" Inaugural campaign ends positively for Mariners With the Mariners in fifth at the conclusion of the round 10 fixture, only a win by Sydney FC would put the Mariners into sixth and Melbourne into fifth. In a thrilling match, Sydney were up 3–0 within 28 minutes, but Adelaide United were not to be out done, with a thrilling finish that saw Adelaide score two mid-second-half goals, but could push for a third. Sydney defeated Adelaide 3–2 and attained the remaining finals spot."" Sky Blues stay alive with W-League win over Adelaide That result confirming the Mariners' 6th position on the ladder, divided only by goal difference with the fifth placed Melbourne.

Kyah Simon, the leading goal scorer for the Mariners with 5, was only 2 goals short of the golden boot award which went eventually to Sydney's Leena Khamis. In a season that featured 4 wins and 6 losses from the 10 fixtures, the Mariners would be looking to improve on that for the next season.

2009 season

After not making the finals in the inaugural season, many changes were to follow. Eleven players from season 1 did not have their contract re-newed with the Mariners. As a result, there were ten new signings for the new season. Five of which from Sydney FC Rachel Cooper; Jessica Seaman; Samantha Spackman; Kelly Golebiowski; Michelle Heyman, and three from the USA Jillian Loyden; Kendall Fletcher; Lydia Vandenbergh, with Caitlin Foord and Ashleigh Connor from the AIS and Illawarra Stingrays respectively."" Mariners’ Westfield W-League team unveiled for 2009

But the changes were to continue as the Mariners' would now play their home matches at the real home (men's senior and youth teams) of the Central Coast Mariners, then named Bluetongue Stadium. Other home matches were played at Canberra Stadium against Canberra (as a double-header with a Men's A-League fixture), and at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney as part of a W-League double-header. Football Federation Australia, 31 July 2009. Retrieved on 8 August 2009.

The new season started in the best possible fashion for the Mariners with a 3–1 victory over traditional rivals Sydney FC away at the Sydney Football Stadium. The derby fueled by the fact that all three goals from the Mariners were scored from former Sydney players – Kelly Golebiowski and a double by Michelle Heyman."" Marvellous Mariners Women win season opener The Mariners continued their winning streak to a club record of 3 consecutive wins with a 2–0 victory over Adelaide at the Mariners first home game at Bluetongue Stadium in wet conditions. In a match dominated by the yellow and navy, goals were hard to come by, however the final 17 minutes produced the match winning goals from Trudy Camilleri and Ashleigh Connor, with the latter being a driven low shot from the edge of the 6-yard box."" Mariners too good for Reds The inaugural champions (Brisbane Roar) were the next opponents in a top of the table clash. In a tight affair the Roar dominated the possession and the shots at goal. Late in the second-half, the Roar scored the one and only goal of the match."" Unlucky Mariners succumb to red-hot Roar With a loss to the Roar, the Mariners were looking to get back on the score sheet and into the winners circle and that's just what they did against the near rivals Newcastle. The derby produced 6 goals with the Mariners 5–1 runaway winners. Lydia Vandenburgh scored with only 5 minutes gone. Michelle Heyman added another two and on the half-hour mark it was 3–0. A second-half penalty to Kendall Fletcher and a late goal from substitute Trudy Camilleri completed the Mariners scoring, but an 89th minute consolation goal to the Jets rounded off the scoring."" Mariners too strong for Jets

Hiatus Due to lack of funding the Central Coast Mariners were forced to pull out of the 2010–11 W-League season.

Return to the A-League The Central Coast Mariners returned for the 2023–24 A-League Women season, with all home games to be played at Central Coast Stadium. Their first fixture upon their return to the competition was against Newcastle Jets.

At the end of the 2023-2024 season, the Central Coast Mariners finished fifth and made the semi finals.

In their second season in the Ninja A-league, the women won the 2024–25 A-League Women Championship.

Colours and badge The club colours are yellow and navy blue. The club badge depicts a yellow football at the centre of a wave.

Ownership Unlike other A-League Women clubs with an affiliated A-League Men club, since 2026 the Mariners women's side has been owned and operated by a separate ownership to their A-League Men team.

After the sale of the men's side and academy to Total Soccer Growth Holdings (TSG) in June 2026, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) was tasked to find new ownership for the women's team in time for the 2026–27 season.

On 4 August 2026, Holman Barnes Group (HBG), majority owners of NRL club Wests Tigers, was confirmed as the owners of the women's team. Under this arrangement, the licence for the club would remain with TSG, with HBG taking on the day-to-day responsibilities for running the A-League Women department.

Stadium The club played home games at a number of locations, including Bluetongue Stadium (home of the Central Coast Mariners) as well as Parramatta Stadium, Campbelltown Stadium, Leichhardt Oval and Canberra Stadium.

As of 2023–24, the club plays all their home games at Central Coast Stadium, the same venue as the men's team.

Women's Academy games (FNSW League 1 and FNSW Youth League 2) are played at Pluim Park, Lisarow. Home of Central Coast Football.

Players

First-team squad

CCM Academy & Youth

Club officials

Management

Position Name Chairman and Minority Owner TBC Majority Owner TBC Chief Executive Officer TBC Advisory Director

Technical staff PositionName Head coach (A-League) Dean Heffernan Assistant coach (A-League) Oliver Bozanic Assistant coach (A-League) Sinead Coackley Goalkeeper coach (A-League) Bailey Jordan Team Manager (A-League) Courtney Harper Head coach (Women's Academy) Cas Wright Assistant Coach (Women's Academy) Alisha Ingrey Academy Coordinator (Women's Academy) Nyah Small

Honours A-League Women: Champions: 2024–25 W-League Premiership: Runners-up: 2009

Records League victory: 6–0 v Adelaide United, 6 December 2008 6–0 v Adelaide United, 14 November 2009 Top scorer: Michelle Heyman (11) Most appearances: Annalise RASMUSSEN (27) Peta TRIMIS (27)

Head to head record ClubPldWDLGFGAGDAdelaide United3300140+14Brisbane Roar400409−9Canberra United311135−2Melbourne Victory320142+2Newcastle Jets3201106+4Perth Glory220052+3Sydney FC310234−1Total2111193928+11

Central Coast Mariners FC (women)

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