Preview : CCM v SMURFS at the Smurfdome

Central Coast Mariners Squad vs. Sydney FC: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 5. Zachary Anderson, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson, 8. Adriano Pellegrino, 9. Bernie Ibini, 10. Tomas Rogic, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 13. Brent Griffiths, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 15. Brad McDonald, 16. Trent Sainsbury, 17. Anthony Caceres, 18. Nick Montgomery, 19. Mitchell Duke, 20. Justin Pasfield, 21. Mile Sterjovski, 23. Adam Kwasnik *five to be omitted*

In: 8. Adriano Pellegrino, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 13. Brent Griffiths, 15. Brad McDonald, 17. Anthony Caceres, 23. Adam Kwasnik (all promoted)

Out: 4. Pedj Bojic (suspended – 1 week)

Unavailable: 22. James Oates (Ankle – 2 months)

Sydney FC Squad: 2.Sebastian Ryall, 3.Fabio, 5.Nathan Sherlock, 6.Jason Culina, 7.Brett Emerton, 8.Adam Griffiths, 10.Alessandro Del Piero, 12.Blake Powell, 14.Mitch Mallia, 15.Terry McFlynn, 17.Terry Antonis, 20.Vedran Janjetovic (Gk), 21.Yairo Yau, 22.Ali Abbas, 23.Rhyan Grant, 26.Peter Triantis, 30 Anthony Bouzanis (Gk) *two to be omitted*

In: Jason Culina (returns from injury), Mitch Mallia (promoted)

Out: Nil

Unavailable: Pascal Bosschaart (calf, 3 weeks), Ivan Necevski (ankle,4 weeks ), Paul Reid (adductor, 2 weeks)

Overall Head-To-Head Record

Played 23; Sydney FC 8, Central Coast Mariners FC 8, Drawn 7

Head-To-Head at this venue

Played 12; Sydney FC 5, Central Coast Mariners FC 4, Drawn 3

Record Crowd These Two Clubs: 41,689

At Sydney Football Stadium, 05 Mar 2006, Sydney FC won 1-0

Last 5 Matches Head-to-Head

Central Coast Mariners FC 7-2, Bluetongue Stadium, 03 Nov 2012

1-1, Bluetongue Stadium, 03 Mar 2012

Central Coast Mariners FC 1-0, Sydney Football Stadium, 08 Jan 2012

Central Coast Mariners FC 3-2, Sydney Football Stadium, 19 Nov 2011

2-2, Bluetongue Stadium, 23 Jan 2011

Biggest Head-To-Head Wins

Sydney FC 5-1, Bluetongue Stadium, 05 Nov 2005

Central Coast Mariners FC 7-2, Bluetongue Stadium, 03 Nov 2012

Total Goals Head-To-Head

Sydney FC 36, Central Coast Mariners FC 39

Total Cards Head-To-Head (Yellow-Red)

Sydney FC (44-2), Central Coast Mariners FC (45-3)

Top Goal Scorers Head to Head:

Matt Simon (Central Coast Mariners FC) 4

Alex Brosque (Sydney FC) 3

Most Yellow Cards Head to Head:

John Hutchinson (Central Coast Mariners FC) 7

Terry McFlynn (Sydney FC) 6

Sydney FC vs. Central Coast Mariners – Hyundai A-League Round 13

Thursday 27 December, 2012

Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Kick-off: 7:30pm