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