League-position context
Sunderland rank2nd
Oxford United rank7th
Sunderland points55
Oxford United points50
Sunderland: #2 ยท 55 pts ยท GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Oxford United: #7 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +17
5 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.