League-position context
Newcastle Jets rank10th
Central Coast Mariners rank2nd
Newcastle Jets points29
Central Coast Mariners points44
Newcastle Jets: #10 ยท 29 pts ยท GD -15
15 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
Central Coast Mariners: #2 ยท 44 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.