League-position context
Rochdale rank21st
Portsmouth rank8th
Rochdale points47
Portsmouth points72
Rochdale: #21 · 47 pts · GD -17
40 pts off the top 2. 25 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts from safety.
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.
25-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.