League-position context
Preston rank14th
Oxford United rank23rd
Preston points60
Oxford United points47
Preston: #14 ยท 60 pts ยท GD -7
24 pts off the top 2. 9 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oxford United: #23 ยท 47 pts ยท GD -14
37 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.