League-position context
Middlesbrough rank5th
Bristol City rank11th
Middlesbrough points76
Bristol City points67
Middlesbrough: #5 · 76 pts · GD +22
14 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bristol City: #11 · 67 pts · GD +9
23 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 24 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.