League-position context
Salford City rank8th
Port Vale rank2nd
Salford City points69
Port Vale points80
Salford City: #8 · 69 pts · GD +10
11 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Port Vale: #2 · 80 pts · GD +19
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 12 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.