League-position context
Toronto FC rank27th
Charlotte rank20th
Toronto FC points34
Charlotte points42
Toronto FC: #27 · 34 pts · GD -17
33 pts off the top 2. 16 pts off the play-off line. 5 pts from safety.
Charlotte: #20 · 42 pts · GD -8
25 pts off the top 2. 8 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts clear of the relegation zone.
8-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.