League-position context
Dagenham & Redbridge rank12th
Hartlepool rank4th
Dagenham & Redbridge points63
Hartlepool points76
Dagenham & Redbridge: #12 ยท 63 pts ยท GD +6
20 pts off the top 2. 6 pts off the play-off line. 27 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Hartlepool: #4 ยท 76 pts ยท GD +23
7 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 40 pts clear of the relegation zone.
13-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.