League-position context
Charlton rank4th
Birmingham rank1st
Charlton points85
Birmingham points111
Charlton: #4 · 85 pts · GD +24
7 pts off the top 2. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Birmingham: #1 · 111 pts · GD +53
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 44 pts above the play-off edge. 65 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.