Local bragging rights and a chance to avoid the wooden spoon make this a high-stakes F3 Derby when Central Coast Mariners host archrivals Newcastle Jets.

Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Head-to-Head. Central Coast Mariners have a slight edge over Newcastle Jets and have won 19 out of the 55 matches played between the two sides.

The sight of 1000 Newcastle fans testing the durability of the fences at Central Coast Stadium made it clear the F3 Derby has regained its edge.

Flood warnings have been issued for the Newcastle, Central Coast and lower to mid north coast of New South Wales as a coastal trough brings heavy rainfall and respite from freak autumn heatwave.

Central Coast's A-League recruiting drive has continued with forward Andrew Hoole joining from Newcastle. Hoole, 23, scored five goals in 26 games during the Jets' wooden-spoon winning campaign ...

Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets are on an even footing as far as the official head-to-head record is concerned and have won 18 games apiece out of a total of 54 matches played between ...