League-position context
Wellington Phoenix rank6th
Melbourne Victory rank2nd
Wellington Phoenix points39
Melbourne Victory points48
Wellington Phoenix: #6 ยท 39 pts ยท GD -15
9 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Melbourne Victory: #2 ยท 48 pts ยท GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.