League-position context
Blackpool rank12th
Gillingham rank16th
Blackpool points60
Gillingham points56
Blackpool: #12 ยท 60 pts ยท GD +5
36 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gillingham: #16 ยท 56 pts ยท GD -5
40 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.