League-position context
Hull City rank4th
Middlesbrough rank2nd
Hull City points83
Middlesbrough points89
Hull City: #4 · 83 pts · GD +34
6 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 34 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Middlesbrough: #2 · 89 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.