League-position context
Columbus Crew rank1st
New York Red Bulls rank18th
Columbus Crew points9
New York Red Bulls points3
Columbus Crew: #1 ยท 9 pts ยท GD +7
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York Red Bulls: #18 ยท 3 pts ยท GD -3
4 pts off the top 2. 2 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
6-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.