League-position context
Hull City rank6th
Southampton rank4th
Hull City points73
Southampton points80
Hull City: #6 · 73 pts · GD +4
11 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Southampton: #4 · 80 pts · GD +26
4 pts off the top 2. 15 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.