League-position context
Stoke City rank18th
Bristol City rank6th
Stoke City points51
Bristol City points68
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.
Bristol City: #6 · 68 pts · GD +4
32 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.