League-position context
Barnsley rank18th
Stoke City rank12th
Barnsley points39
Stoke City points51
Barnsley: #18 · 39 pts · GD -19
32 pts off the top 2. 18 pts off the play-off line. 18 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Stoke City: #12 · 51 pts · GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.