League-position context
Norwich rank1st
Birmingham rank18th
Norwich points97
Birmingham points52
Norwich: #1 · 97 pts · GD +39
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 29 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Birmingham: #18 · 52 pts · GD -24
39 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
45-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.