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_2259285_1 (standing VARCHAR, goals_against VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the standing when goal against were 279? 
### Answer:
SELECT standing FROM table_2259285_1 WHERE goals_against = 279