League-position context
Stoke City rank12th
Cardiff rank2nd
Stoke City points51
Cardiff points71
Stoke City: #12 · 51 pts · GD -3
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cardiff: #2 · 71 pts · GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 50 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.