League-position context
Perth Glory rank8th
Melbourne City rank3rd
Perth Glory points32
Melbourne City points43
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.
Melbourne City: #3 ยท 43 pts ยท GD +8
7 pts off the top 2. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.