The Mariners announced recently they would be heading to Dubbo for training clinics with local juniors on September 28.

It will be a huge week for the world game in the Central West with the news the Mariners will face fellow A-League side Newcastle Jets in a trial at Orange on September 20.

The game marks the Mariners' return to Wade Park having played at the ground twice before, against Adelaide United in 2006 and Brisbane Roar in 2007.

"It's good news, football is very popular in Orange, you just have to look at junior participation to know that," Orange City Council sports and recreation committee chair Jason Hamling said.

Councillor Hamling said despite the match being a trial, fans could expect the clubs' best players to be on show, and a top quality game.

"From what I understand this will be coming toward the end of the two clubs' pre-seasons so we're expecting the Mariners and Jets to field their strongest sides," he explained.

"It's fantastic that top-flight football games are being played in regional centres."

The Mariners will arrive at Orange on Wednesday, September 16, and will host a plethora of skills clinics and sessions leading into the game at Wade Park.

"We have a strong connection and support for the Mariners across regional NSW," Central Coast chief executive officer Shaun Mielekamp said.

"We are passionate about delivering to the community and intend to form partnerships that will see us return.

"Whilst we're in Orange the full playing squad will be running training sessions with local junior players along with a host of other community activations."

As a result Central Coast will also bring its under 20 squad, to take on their Western NSW counterparts in a curtain-raiser to the main event.

At this stage, the A-League trial will kick off about 3pm.