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_59 (position VARCHAR, against VARCHAR, played VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many positions have an against of less than 27, and a played number of less than 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(position) FROM table_name_59 WHERE against < 27 AND played < 8