League-position context
Shamrock Rovers rank2nd
Cork City rank8th
Shamrock Rovers points75
Cork City points37
Shamrock Rovers: #2 ยท 75 pts ยท GD +41
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 47 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cork City: #8 ยท 37 pts ยท GD -20
38 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 6 pts from safety.
38-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.