League-position context
Brisbane Roar rank3rd
Newcastle Jets rank8th
Brisbane Roar points48
Newcastle Jets points30
Brisbane Roar: #3 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +9
0 pts off the top 2. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newcastle Jets: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -13
18 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.