League-position context
Melbourne City rank1st
Perth Glory rank9th
Melbourne City points49
Perth Glory points34
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Perth Glory: #9 ยท 34 pts ยท GD +0
13 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.