League-position context
Cheltenham rank1st
Newport County rank5th
Cheltenham points82
Newport County points73
Cheltenham: #1 · 82 pts · GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 32 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Newport County: #5 · 73 pts · GD +15
7 pts off the top 2. 3 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.