Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2259285_1 ( standing VARCHAR, goals_against VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the standing when goal against were 279?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT standing FROM table_2259285_1 WHERE goals_against = 279