League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
New England Revolution rank27th
Columbus Crew points66
New England Revolution points31
Columbus Crew: #2 · 66 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New England Revolution: #27 · 31 pts · GD -37
35 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
35-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.