League-position context
Newcastle Jets rank2nd
Perth Glory rank8th
Newcastle Jets points50
Perth Glory points32
Newcastle Jets: #2 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Perth Glory: #8 ยท 32 pts ยท GD -13
18 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 3 pts from safety.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.