League-position context
Newcastle Jets rank8th
Western Sydney Wanderers rank2nd
Newcastle Jets points30
Western Sydney Wanderers points48
Newcastle Jets: #8 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -13
18 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts from safety.
Western Sydney Wanderers: #2 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +11
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 23 pts above the play-off edge. 14 pts clear of the relegation zone.
18-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.