League-position context
Oxford United rank23rd
Stoke City rank17th
Oxford United points47
Stoke City points55
Oxford United: #23 · 47 pts · GD -14
37 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
Stoke City: #17 · 55 pts · GD -5
29 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.