League-position context
Wellington Phoenix rank7th
Melbourne City rank1st
Wellington Phoenix points38
Melbourne City points49
Wellington Phoenix: #7 ยท 38 pts ยท GD +10
9 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne City: #1 ยท 49 pts ยท GD +25
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.