NEWCASTLE, Australia (Interstat) — Newcastle Jets opened the A-League season with a dominant 4-0 victory over Cen Coast Mariners on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Midfielder Will Dobson put the Jets ahead in the 21st minute, striking first to set the tone. Clayton Taylor doubled the lead just four minutes later in the 25th minute, and Eli Adams added a third before halftime in the 44th minute. The Jets carried that 3-0 advantage into the break. Substitute Kota Mizunuma capped the scoring with a goal in the 86th minute, sealing a comprehensive win for the home side.

Lachlan Bayliss earned an assist on one of the goals, while Oliver Lavale, also a substitute, recorded an assist. The Jets offense produced four goals from four different scorers, all midfielders, reflecting a balanced attack that overwhelmed the Mariners defense from the opening minutes.

Newcastle Jets now hold a 1-0 record in the A-League competition and across all competitions. Cen Coast Mariners fell to 0-1 in the league and 0-1 overall.

The match featured two yellow cards, both issued late in the second half. Lachlan Bayliss was booked in the 77th minute, and Oliver Lavale received a yellow card one minute later in the 78th minute.

The victory marked a strong start for the Jets in front of their home crowd at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Mariners, meanwhile, struggled to generate attacking threats and were held scoreless despite efforts to break through the Jets’ defensive line.

The game was part of the opening weekend of the A-League season, with both teams looking to establish early momentum. Newcastle Jets capitalized on their chances, converting four of their opportunities, while Cen Coast Mariners failed to find the back of the net.

The Jets’ midfield quartet – Dobson, Taylor, Adams and Mizunuma – all found the scoresheet, demonstrating depth and creativity in the center of the pitch. The assists from Bayliss and Lavale also highlighted the team’s ability to combine well under pressure.

Cen Coast Mariners will look to regroup after the lopsided defeat, while Newcastle Jets aim to build on the commanding performance as the season progresses.

In the lead-up to the match, Interstat’s game simulator projected a final score of Newcastle Jets 1, Cen Coast Mariners 1. Interstat’s ELO system gave Newcastle Jets an 80.80 percent probability to win, a forecast that proved accurate given the outcome.