text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_9 (goal_difference VARCHAR, goals_for VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total of the goal difference entries for entries with fewer than 49 goals and position smaller than 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(goal_difference) FROM table_name_9 WHERE goals_for < 49 AND position < 8