League-position context
Middlesbrough rank2nd
Sheffield Wednesday rank6th
Middlesbrough points89
Sheffield Wednesday points74
Middlesbrough: #2 · 89 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 24 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Sheffield Wednesday: #6 · 74 pts · GD +21
15 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.