League-position context
Middlesbrough rank7th
Fulham rank1st
Middlesbrough points70
Fulham points90
Middlesbrough: #7 · 70 pts · GD +9
18 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Fulham: #1 · 90 pts · GD +63
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 43 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.