Perth Glory will invite Central Coast Mariners to HBF Park in the A-League on Saturday. Glory are 10th in the standings with 13 points and have a two-point lead over the Mariners. The hosts faced Melbourne Victory in their first match of the year last week and suffered a 3-2 away defeat. Trent Ostler gave them the lead in the 12th minute, but Victory equalized late in the first half and added two goals in the second half to overturn the deficit. Khoa Ngo, who has since left on loan to Cong An Ho Chi Minh City, scored Glory's second goal in the 79th minute, but they failed to find the equalizer. The visitors returned to winning ways after six games on Sunday, as they got 2026 underway with a 4-0 away triumph over Adelaide United. Alfie McCalmont, James Sabit, and Bailey Brandtman scored in quick succession, while Miguel Di Pizio was on the scoresheet in the 55th minute. Perth Glory's recent form has been a concern, with the team losing four of their six A-League home games this season. They have failed to score in these defeats as well. The Mariners have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five games. The two teams have crossed paths 58 times in all competitions, with the visitors having the lead in the head-to-head record with 26 wins. Glory are not far behind with 19 wins, and 13 games have ended in draws. The Mariners have just three wins in the league this season, with one of them coming against Glory. Their last two wins have been registered on their travels. Perth Glory will be looking to end their two-game losing streak and get back to winning ways against the Mariners. The team has been working hard in training and is confident of getting a positive result. But the Mariners are a tough opponent and will not make it easy for Glory. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. And with the Mariners' recent record in this fixture, they will be looking to eke out a narrow win. So Perth Glory will need to be at their best to get a result. The team's fans will be hoping for a win, and the players will be looking to deliver. The match kicks off at HBF Park on Saturday, and it promises to be an exciting encounter. Perth Glory's manager will be looking to make some changes to the team's lineup, and the players will be looking to impress. The Mariners' manager will also be looking to make some changes, and the team will be looking to build on their recent win. The match will be a test of both teams' skills and determination, and the winner will be the team that wants it more. The players will be giving it their all, and the fans will be cheering them on. It's going to be a great match, and Perth Glory will be looking to come out on top.