League-position context
Blackpool rank11th
Gillingham rank8th
Blackpool points40
Gillingham points48
Blackpool: #11 · 40 pts · GD +2
15 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gillingham: #8 · 48 pts · GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.