League-position context
Preston rank12th
Blackpool rank24th
Preston points63
Blackpool points44
Preston: #12 · 63 pts · GD -14
28 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Blackpool: #24 · 44 pts · GD -24
47 pts off the top 2. 24 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.