League-position context
Bournemouth rank2nd
Birmingham rank21st
Bournemouth points88
Birmingham points47
Bournemouth: #2 · 88 pts · GD +35
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 19 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Birmingham: #21 · 47 pts · GD -25
41 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
41-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.