League-position context
Tranmere rank16th
Gillingham rank8th
Tranmere points26
Gillingham points48
Tranmere: #16 · 26 pts · GD -23
29 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gillingham: #8 · 48 pts · GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
22-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.