League-position context
Bristol City rank8th
Aston Villa rank5th
Bristol City points70
Aston Villa points76
Bristol City: #8 · 70 pts · GD +6
19 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Aston Villa: #5 · 76 pts · GD +21
13 pts off the top 2. 10 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.