League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
New England Revolution rank10th
Columbus Crew points52
New England Revolution points41
Columbus Crew: #2 ยท 52 pts ยท GD +20
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 11 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New England Revolution: #10 ยท 41 pts ยท GD +4
11 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
11-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.