League-position context
Exeter City rank3rd
Grimsby rank9th
Exeter City points52
Grimsby points38
Exeter City: #3 · 52 pts · GD +12
5 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 44 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Grimsby: #9 · 38 pts · GD -6
19 pts off the top 2. 1 pts off the play-off line. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.