Central Coast Mariners suffered a 1-2 loss to Sydney FC in their A-League match on December 6, 2025, at Central Coast Stadium. The Mariners struggled to find their footing, with Sydney FC taking control of the game. The match saw Sydney FC's Víctor Campuzano score the opening goal in the 29th minute, followed by Bradley Tapp's equalizer for the Mariners in the 10th minute. However, Sydney FC's Al Hassan Toure sealed the win for his team in the 68th minute. The Mariners' Nathan Paull was yellow-carded in the 93rd minute, while Sydney FC's Rhyan Grant received a yellow card in the 92nd minute. The match saw Sydney FC dominate possession, with 64.9% of the ball.