League-position context
Hull City rank1st
Sunderland rank4th
Hull City points89
Sunderland points77
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.
Sunderland: #4 · 77 pts · GD +28
10 pts off the top 2. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.