League-position context
Oxford United rank17th
Stoke City rank18th
Oxford United points53
Stoke City points51
Oxford United: #17 · 53 pts · GD -16
47 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Stoke City: #18 · 51 pts · GD -17
49 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.