League-position context
Sunderland rank2nd
Burton Albion rank10th
Sunderland points55
Burton Albion points42
Sunderland: #2 · 55 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Burton Albion: #10 · 42 pts · GD +0
13 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.