Central Coast United FC
Introduction '''Central Coast United FC''', is a semi-professional soccer club, based and located on the Central Coast of New South Wales. For the 2024 season, the club's senior teams will compete in the NSW League Two competitions and the clubs youth team will compete in NSW League Three competitions.
Senior team history In 2017, the club applied and was granted a licence to compete under from the start of the 2018 season.In both the 2018 and 2019 season, Club Captain Daniel McFarlane won NSW State League Player of the Year.In the club's first season they narrowly lost out on promotion by a single point, an incredible achievement in their first season. The club emphatically bounced back to secure the Grand Final Championship with a victory over Bankstown United. The 2019 season saw Central Coast United again be successful as in July 2019, the club secured promotion to National Premier Leagues NSW 3 with a 3-1 victory over Prospect United in their 2nd ever season. Another marvellous achievement was set as the 2019 season for Central Coast United as it was declared the most successful Central Coast side in history due to the Under 15s, 16s, 18s, 20s and the 1st Team all outright winners of the league.The 2022 season saw even more success for the club as it gained promotion to the NSW League One competition after a 1–1 draw with Canterbury Bankstown on 16 July 2022.However, the club only lasted a solitary season in League One, being relegated in 2023 back to NSW League Two, finishing 10 points off second last placed Mounties Wanderers FC.===Association with Central Coast Mariners===In 2023, Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast United are strengthening their shared dedication to nurturing local football talent and ensuring a pathway for local stars to shine on the national and worldwide stage. As part of the partnership, Central Coast United will continue to serve as the official feeder club to Central Coast Mariners, bridging the gap for aspiring players between grassroots and elite football.
Club Honours *;NSW League Two Premiership**Runners-up: 2022*;NSW State League/NSW League Three Club Championship**'''Winners''': 2019*;NSW State League/NSW League Three Premiership**'''Winners''': 2019**Runners-up: 2018*;NSW State League/NSW League Three Championship**'''Winners''': 2018**Runners-up: 2019
Head-to-head records ===NPL Teams=== Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win %   6  2  2  2  '''33'''   8  4  1  3  '''50'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   5  0  4  1  '''0'''   5  3  0  2  '''60'''   6  2  1  3  '''33'''   4  1  0  3  '''25'''   4  2  2  0  '''50'''   2  0  0  2  '''0'''   4  4  0  0  '''100'''   5  3  1  1  '''60'''   4  3  0  1  '''75'''   6  2  1  3  '''33'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   1  0  1  0  '''0'''   5  3  1  1  '''60'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   4  2  1  1  '''50'''   5  1  0  4  '''20'''   4  4  0  0  '''100'''   6  3  2  1  '''50'''   5  5  0  0  '''100'''*Includes NPL Matches and Australia Cup Matches===Non NPL Teams=== Opponent Played Won Drawn Lost Win %   4  4  0  0  '''100'''   4  4  0  0  '''100'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   5  5  0  0  '''100'''   1  1  0  0  '''100'''   2  2  0  0  '''100'''   2  2  0  0  '''100'''   4  2  1  1  '''50'''   1  0  0  1  '''0'''   1  1  0  0  '''100'''
Club colours The club colours are black and gold with white. The club's home kit was revealed in February 2022, the club will play in gold with black trim. The away kit has been confirmed as a white kit with gold pinstripes. The logo which is inspired by the skull and crossbones was designed by designer Matthew Wolff who has designed LAFC and NYCFC logo's as well as the high-selling Nigeria 2018 World Cup kit.
Seasons === League ===SeasonLeagueAus. CupWaratah  CupTop goalscorer(s) Division P W D L GF GA  Pts Pos Finals Player(s) Goals2018NSW State League (5) 22  18  3  1  85  17  57  2nd '''W'''  PR6  R5  Daniel McFarlane  20 2019NSW State League (5) 20  15 0  5  62  25  45 '''1st''' RU  PR3  R2  ? ? 2020  NPL3 (4) 11  2  4  5  23  18  10  9th  —  —   —  Alexander Arbelo  5 2021  NPL3 (4) ''16''  ''6''  ''5''  ''5''  ''30''  ''26''  ''23''  ''6th''  —  PR4  R3  Joshua Swadling  9 2022  League Two (4) 22  13  4  5  49  34  43 2nd   SF  PR4  R3  Daniel McFarlane  15  2023  League One (3) ''30''  ''4''  ''5''  ''21''  ''37''  ''81''  ''17''  ''7th''  N/A  ''Entered''  ''Entered''  ''Adam Woodbine''  8=== Cup === Season Cup Round  Home team (tier)  Score  Away team (tier)  Notes2018FFA Cup Qualifiers Preliminary R2  '''Central Coast United''' (5)   –  Bye  Preliminary R3  '''Central Coast United''' (5)   2–0  Wyoming FC (-)  Preliminary R4  Sydney University (4)  0–4  '''Central Coast United''' (5)  Preliminary R5  Hurstville City Minotaurs (5)  1–2  '''Central Coast United''' (5)  Preliminary R6  '''Hills Brumbies''' (3)  3–1  Central Coast United (5) 2019FFA Cup Qualifiers Preliminary R3  '''Hazelbrook FC''' (6)  2–1  Central Coast United (5) 2020FFA Cup Qualifiers '''Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia'''.2021FFA Cup Qualifiers Preliminary R3  Scots FC (6)  2–6  '''Central Coast United''' (4)  Preliminary R4  Central Coast United (4)  0–3  '''Marconi Stallions''' (2) 2022Australia Cup QualifiersPreliminary R3  Waratahs FC (-)  2–2†  '''Central Coast United''' (4)  Central Coast United  advance 3–1 on penalties Preliminary R4  '''Wollongong United''' (6)  3–0  Central Coast United (4)
Current squad ''As of 15 February 2024''
Club Officials PositionName Head coach   Shannon Cole Assistant coach  Justin Swadling Assistant coach  David Broadbent Assistant coach  Vedant Tij
Notable former players Previously as the main feeder club for the Central Coast Mariners, several players have already gone in the A-League and most recently the 2009 AFC Champions League, which the Mariners qualified for. Notable former players include* Matt Simon* Damien Brown* Bradley Porter* Matthew Trott* Mitchell Prentice* Dean Heffernan* Matt Crowell
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External links *  CC Football