League-position context
FC ST. Gallen rank7th
FC Winterthur rank12th
FC ST. Gallen points47
FC Winterthur points30
FC ST. Gallen: #7 ยท 47 pts ยท GD +3
8 pts off the top 2. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 11 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Winterthur: #12 ยท 30 pts ยท GD -29
25 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 17 pts from safety.
17-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.