League-position context
New York City FC rank3rd
New England Revolution rank15th
New York City FC points36
New England Revolution points27
New York City FC: #3 ยท 36 pts ยท GD +14
3 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 17 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New England Revolution: #15 ยท 27 pts ยท GD +0
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts off the play-off line. 8 pts clear of the relegation zone.
9-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.