League-position context
Preston rank10th
Birmingham rank22nd
Preston points63
Birmingham points50
Preston: #10 · 63 pts · GD -11
33 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Birmingham: #22 · 50 pts · GD -15
46 pts off the top 2. 19 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.