Determining league positions in the event of tied points totals
I think someone asked and here it is from the EFL.
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.
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What if they've accumulated the same number of penalty points? Why 42 matches?! Surely "all regular season league matches" would do the trick. Anyway, obviously it will never happen, but presumably the natural conclusion to this is a one match play-off at a neutral ground. That would be absolutely wonderful. Wycombe vs Sheffield Wednesday played at the City Ground, going to extra time and penalties. All for the "privilege" of playing MK Dons in a play-off semi-final.
Royal rumble
Akinfenwa would do alright.