League-position context
Port Vale rank18th
Oxford United rank19th
Port Vale points49
Oxford United points47
Port Vale: #18 · 49 pts · GD -23
49 pts off the top 2. 21 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oxford United: #19 · 47 pts · GD -7
51 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
2-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.