Goal difference

[Dkc]

That third goal tonight could be vital. It means that a draw v Fulham could well be enough for us as Boro would need a five goal shift. Two 3-1 or 2-0 wins are possible, but 2-0 and a 3-0 for Boro is less likely.

Boro should beat Stoke tomorrow, if so we will need a result v Fulham to make sure.

 

[Sheffsteel]

That third goal tonight could be vital. It means that a draw v Fulham could well be enough for us as Boro would need a five goal shift. Two 3-1 or 2-0 wins are possible, but 2-0 and a 3-0 for Boro is less likely.

Boro should beat Stoke tomorrow, if so we will need a result v Fulham.

Agree....I thought the same....that 3rd goal could prove vital.

If Luton lose away at Fulham (which is highly likely)
Then even if it's only a 1-0 defeat to Fulham we still go above Luton tomorrow.

So on the final day....all eyes might not be on the Boro result.
Boro might win their last 2 games by big scorelines and go into the play-offs
however if Luton faulter on the final day....then even if we lose to Fulham by 1 goal we still finish above Luton and reach the play-offs.

 

[Trafford]

We need Fulham to win tomorrow - they won’t want to finish the season with 3 defeats

 

[Dkc]

Agree....I thought the same....that 3rd goal could prove vital.

If Luton lose away at Fulham (which is highly likely)
Then even if it's only 1-0 we go above Luton tomorrow.

So on the final day....all eyes might not be on the Boro result.
Boro might win their last 2 games by big scorelines and go into the play-offs
however if Luton faulter on the final day....then even if we lose to Fulham by 1 goal we still finish above Luton and reach the play-offs.

Unfortunately Luton are home to Reading final day.

 

[BladesOnToast]

Agree....I thought the same....that 3rd goal could prove vital.

If Luton lose away at Fulham (which is highly likely)
Then even if it's only a 1-0 defeat to Fulham we still go above Luton tomorrow.

So on the final day....all eyes might not be on the Boro result.
Boro might win their last 2 games by big scorelines and go into the play-offs
however if Luton faulter on the final day....then even if we lose to Fulham by 1 goal we still finish above Luton and reach the play-offs.

That relies on Luton losing at home to Reading, who no longer have survival to fight for

 

[Sheffsteel]

Unfortunately Luton are home to Reading final day.

Reading looked good when they beat us.

Actually these teams that have nothing to play for all totally unpredictable.
Sometimes these clubs are more relaxed and play really well, other times they aren't bothered and play their match like a pre season warm up.

 

[Dec]

That third goal tonight could be vital. It means that a draw v Fulham could well be enough for us as Boro would need a five goal shift. Two 3-1 or 2-0 wins are possible, but 2-0 and a 3-0 for Boro is less likely.

Boro should beat Stoke tomorrow, if so we will need a result v Fulham to make sure.

They may only need a 4 goal swing if it's 3-1 and 2-0 as they'd be above us on goals scored (assuming we draw 0-0).

Not sure what the tiebreaker is if level on points, goal difference and goals scored. Is it head to head matches? If so we should come out on top after the 4-1 victory.

 

[metalblade]

They may only need a 4 goal swing if it's 3-1 and 2-0 as they'd be above us on goals scored (assuming we draw 0-0).

Not sure what the tiebreaker is if level on points, goal difference and goals scored. Is it head to head matches? If so we should come out on top after the 4-1 victory.

Think it goes to games won, in which case they would have won more than us.

 

[Dec]

Think it goes to games won, in which case they would have won more than us.

Did a bit of digging to check and here's the EFL ruling:

9.2 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.

9.3 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:

9.3.1 number of wins;

9.3.2 goals scored in away games; or

9.3.3 in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 9.4.

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 we would win the tiebreaker should it come to that as it was 4-3 to us over the two games this season.

 

[blade too long]

Agree....I thought the same....that 3rd goal could prove vital.

If Luton lose away at Fulham (which is highly likely)
Then even if it's only a 1-0 defeat to Fulham we still go above Luton tomorrow.

So on the final day....all eyes might not be on the Boro result.
Boro might win their last 2 games by big scorelines and go into the play-offs
however if Luton faulter on the final day....then even if we lose to Fulham by 1 goal we still finish above Luton and reach the play-offs.

hope Fulham beat Luton...means they are champions and come yo the Lane with no need to get even a draw

 

[Ranmoorblade]

We need Fulham to win tomorrow - they won’t want to finish the season with 3 defeats

Fulham play Monday.

 

[ormester]

Unfortunately Luton are home to Reading final day.

Didn't we think of this when we played them

 

[Dkc]

Fuck.

 

[robbiez666]

Not been a good day for the goal difference.

 

[Captain2]

It’s in our hands so let’s go and do it!

 

[Captain2]

Late goal for Stoke helps think it makes us + 2and score more goals than borough

 

[Alan Roberts' Jinking Run]

That Nick Powell goal could make all the difference

 

[Roygbiv]

Boro need to win by 3 if we draw unless it's 0-0 then they only to win by 2

 

[Captain2]

That Nick Powell goal could make all the difference

Thought we should have signed him when we went int Prem

 

[metalblade]

Wonder what BLT will have to say. Knew we would end up having to beat Fulham on the last day grrrrr

 

[HD8 Blades]

Squeaky bum time

 

[Dkc]

Boro need to win by 3 if we draw unless it's 0-0 then they only to win by 2

Yep, that's it in a nutshell. Feel we will need to score against Fulham.

 

[bakeblade]

Boro need to win by 3 if we draw unless it's 0-0 then they only to win by 2

If we draw 1 1 and Boro win 2 0 that puts us on identical points, goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded.
What happens then?

 

[Revolution]

If we draw 1 1 and Boro win 2 0 that puts us on identical points, goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded.
What happens then?

I think it’s head to head, because they said this about league one earlier today. If so, we win the head to head 4-3.

 

[Rufus Smalls]

If we draw 1 1 and Boro win 2 0 that puts us on identical points, goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded.
What happens then?

Rock, paper, scissors

 

[Frank the tank]

If we draw 1 1 and Boro win 2 0 that puts us on identical points, goal difference, goals scored and goals conceded.
What happens then?

 

[Dec]

Boro need to win by 3 if we draw unless it's 0-0 then they only to win by 2

Yep. Only other thing to consider is if they win 3-1 then it would make 1-1 not good enough for us. Or 4-2, 5-3 etc. but that's going a bit far with it

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

It wouldn't be so bad if we didn't concede 13 goals against Newcastle and Arsenal

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Need Liverpool to smash Luton's goal difference today