League-position context
Blackpool rank3rd
Gillingham rank10th
Blackpool points80
Gillingham points67
Blackpool: #3 · 80 pts · GD +23
7 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gillingham: #10 · 67 pts · GD +3
20 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.