League-position context
Bournemouth rank2nd
Stoke City rank14th
Bournemouth points88
Stoke City points62
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.
Stoke City: #14 · 62 pts · GD +5
26 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.