League-position context
Barnsley rank12th
Birmingham rank1st
Barnsley points61
Birmingham points111
Barnsley: #12 · 61 pts · GD -4
31 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 15 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Birmingham: #1 · 111 pts · GD +53
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 44 pts above the play-off edge. 65 pts clear of the relegation zone.
50-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.