EFL Rules - Method Of Determining League Positions

[Rick - Norfolk Owl]

Like many I have spent the time looking at permutations in the case of multiple teams on the same points come 3pm on Saturday, so decided to check the rules on the EFL website.  Final positions determined as follows -

 

If two or more Clubs have scored the same number of points their position in the Division shall be determined on goal difference

 

If any two or more Clubs have scored the same number of points and have the same goal difference the higher or highest placed Club shall be the Club having scored the most goals in League Matches in that Season.

If two or more Clubs have the same number of points, goal difference and goals scored the highest placed Club shall be determined by the respective League records against each other, taking into account in order of precedence, points gained, goal difference and goals scored.

If the above procedures do not separate the Clubs then the highest placed Club shall be determined by reference to the following criteria, in the order prescribed:
     1 number of wins;
     2 goals scored in away games; or
     3 in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 9.4.

Regulation 9.4 Where two or more Clubs are tied after the procedures set out in Regulations 9.1 to 9.3 inclusive then the highest placed Club shall be the Club which has accumulated the lowest total number of penalty points (as determined in accordance with Regulations 9.5 and 9.6) following the completion of 42 League Matches in the relevant Season.

 

So there you have it. Let’s enjoy Saturday, make the Old Lady rock and own the 4th place to get the advantage of the 2nd Semi at home

 

Final point - thank you to Darren M, the back room staff and the team for a fantastic season. Let’s round it off with another great weekend at Wembley, but with a winning result this time round.

 

We’re on our way…….

Edited April 27, 2022 by Rick - Norfolk Owl

[Rick - Norfolk Owl]

So if it goes down to Goals scored …. It currently stands at

 

Sunderland.    78

Wednesday.   74
WW.                 73

Plymouth.       68

 

So, aside from a landslide win by Plymouth and assuming Sunderland and WW win, then a draw on Saturday is enough to guarantee a play off place

 

I feel better now although aged somewhat in these last few weeks  

[alanharper]

Just f--g win Wednesday, if we miss out to that bunch of cheats on head to head, especially after that disallowed goal on Saturday, I will be real angrymad 

[owler5]

4 hours ago, Rick - Norfolk Owl said:

So if it goes down to Goals scored …. It currently stands at

 

Sunderland.    78

Wednesday.   74
WW.                 73

Plymouth.       68

 

So, aside from a landslide win by Plymouth and assuming Sunderland and WW win, then a draw on Saturday is enough to guarantee a play off place

 

I feel better now although aged somewhat in these last few weeks  

 If Plymouth win and we draw then Plymouth will go above us on goal difference rather than goals scored.

[TheEnchanter]

5 hours ago, Rick - Norfolk Owl said:

So if it goes down to Goals scored …. It currently stands at

 

Sunderland.    78

Wednesday.   74
WW.                 73

Plymouth.       68

 

So, aside from a landslide win by Plymouth and assuming Sunderland and WW win, then a draw on Saturday is enough to guarantee a play off place

 

I feel better now although aged somewhat in these last few weeks  

 

Plymouth GD is same as ours and would be more if they won and we drew.