League-position context
Blackpool rank11th
Sunderland rank2nd
Blackpool points40
Sunderland points55
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.
Sunderland: #2 · 55 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
15-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.