League-position context
Melbourne City rank1st
Wellington Phoenix rank6th
Melbourne City points49
Wellington Phoenix points39
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Wellington Phoenix: #6 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -15
9 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
10-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.