League-position context
Hull City rank18th
Sunderland rank24th
Hull City points49
Sunderland points37
Hull City: #18 · 49 pts · GD +0
41 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sunderland: #24 · 37 pts · GD -28
53 pts off the top 2. 35 pts off the play-off line. 7 pts from safety.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.