League-position context
Arbroath rank1st
Cove Rangers rank3rd
Arbroath points64
Cove Rangers points57
Arbroath: #1 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +16
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 28 pts above the play-off edge. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Cove Rangers: #3 ยท 57 pts ยท GD +18
1 pts off the top 2. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 13 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.