League-position context
Perth Glory rank1st
Newcastle Jets rank7th
Perth Glory points60
Newcastle Jets points35
Perth Glory: #1 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +33
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 42 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newcastle Jets: #7 ยท 35 pts ยท GD +4
17 pts off the top 2. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 5 pts from safety.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.