League-position context
Burton Albion rank2nd
Gillingham rank9th
Burton Albion points85
Gillingham points69
Burton Albion: #2 ยท 85 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 16 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gillingham: #9 ยท 69 pts ยท GD +15
16 pts off the top 2. 0 pts off the play-off line. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
16-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.