League-position context
Melbourne City rank4th
Wellington Phoenix rank7th
Melbourne City points39
Wellington Phoenix points30
Melbourne City: #4 ยท 39 pts ยท GD +5
10 pts off the top 2. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Wellington Phoenix: #7 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -5
19 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts from safety.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.