League-position context
Southend rank7th
Bristol Rovers rank10th
Southend points72
Bristol Rovers points66
Southend: #7 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +17
14 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Bristol Rovers: #10 ยท 66 pts ยท GD -2
20 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.