League-position context
Melbourne City rank1st
Perth Glory rank5th
Melbourne City points31
Perth Glory points20
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 31 pts ยท GD +5
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Perth Glory: #5 ยท 20 pts ยท GD +8
10 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.