League-position context
Middlesbrough rank2nd
Bolton rank24th
Middlesbrough points89
Bolton points30
Middlesbrough: #2 ยท 89 pts ยท GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bolton: #24 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -40
59 pts off the top 2. 38 pts off the play-off line. 21 pts from safety.
59-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.