League-position context
Hull City rank1st
Portsmouth rank8th
Hull City points89
Portsmouth points72
Hull City: #1 · 89 pts · GD +42
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Portsmouth: #8 · 72 pts · GD +14
15 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.