League-position context
Charlotte rank11th
FC Cincinnati rank6th
Charlotte points51
FC Cincinnati points59
Charlotte: #11 · 51 pts · GD +9
15 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #6 · 59 pts · GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.