League-position context
Perth Glory rank12th
Melbourne City rank1st
Perth Glory points18
Melbourne City points49
Perth Glory: #12 ยท 18 pts ยท GD -23
30 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts from safety.
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.
31-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.