Stats experts reveal final predicted 2020/21 League One table

Stats experts have chosen to reveal how the final predicted 2020/21 League One table looks going into the last stretch of the season.

Every year, without fail, the race for promotion to the Championship throws up plenty of drama as well as excitement – and this season is no different with a lot still at stake.

FiveThirtyEight have based the 24-team predicted standings on current goals scored, conceded and points per game and it’s got plenty of people talking.

24) SWINDON

Swindon Town will be relegated in last position with 42 projected points from 46 games played for the 2020/21 season according to the data experts.

The website claims that they have a 35% chance of finishing in 24th place and have an 89% probability of having relegation confirmed.

The club currently sit 23rd in the League One standings, taking 37 points from 41 games played.

23) ROCHDALE

Rochdale will be relegated in 23rd position with 43 projected points from 46 games played for the 2020/21 season according to the data experts.

The website claims that they have a 24% chance of finishing in 24th place and have an 81% probability of having relegation confirmed.

The club currently sit 24th in the League One standings, taking 36 points from 40 games played.

22) BRISTOL ROVERS

Rovers will be relegated in 22nd position with 43 projected points from 46 games played for the 2020/21 season according to the data experts.

The website claims that they have a 25% chance of finishing in 23rd place and have an 88% probability of having relegation confirmed.

The club currently sit 22nd in the League One standings, taking 38 points from 41 games played.

21) NORTHAMPTON

Northampton Town will be relegated in 21st position with 44 projected points from 46 games played for the 2020/21 season according to the data experts.

The website claims that they have a 26% chance of finishing in 22nd place and have an 88% probability of having relegation confirmed.

The club currently sit 21st in the League One standings, taking 40 points from 41 games played.

20) WIGAN

The Latics’ predicted League One position is 20th, which will see them stay up with a predicted League One points total of 47.

The website claims that they have a 38% chance of finishing in 20th place and have an 38% probability of having relegation confirmed.

The club currently sit 20th in the League One standings, taking 41 points from 41 games played.

19) AFC WIMBLEDON

The Wombles’ predicted League One position is 19th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 49.

The website claims that they have a 52% chance of finishing in 19th place and have an 18% probability of having relegation confirmed.

The club currently sit 19th in the League One standings, taking 42 points from 40 games played.

18) PLYMOUTH

The Pilgrims’ predicted League One position is 18th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 57.

The website claims that they have a 50% chance of finishing in 18th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 16th in the League One standings, taking 52 points from 41 games played.

17) BURTON

The Brewers’ predicted League One position is 17th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 59.

The website claims that they have a 23% chance of finishing in 17th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 17th in the League One standings, taking 51 points from 40 games played.

16) SHREWSBURY

Salop’s predicted League One position is 16th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 59.

The website claims that they have a 22% chance of finishing in 17th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 18th in the League One standings, taking 50 points from 39 games played.

15) CREWE

Salop’s predicted League One position is 15th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 62.

The website claims that they have a 16% chance of finishing in 15th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 15th in the League One standings, taking 55 points from 40 games played.

14) MK DONS

MK’s predicted League One position is 14th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 62.

The website claims that they have a 17% chance of finishing in 14th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 14th in the League One standings, taking 55 points from 41 games played.

13) ACCRINGTON

Stanley’s predicted League One position is 13th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 64.

The website claims that they have a 15% chance of finishing in 13th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 11th in the League One standings, taking 58 points from 40 games played.

12) FLEETWOOD

Stanley’s predicted League One position is a mid-table 12th, which will see them stay in the third tier for another season with a predicted League One points total of 64.

The website claims that they have a 15% chance of finishing in 11th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 13th in the League One standings, taking 56 points from 40 games played.

11) DONCASTER

Donny’s predicted League One position sees them just missing out on the top 10, with a predicted League One points total of 65.

The website claims that they have a 13% chance of finishing in 11th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 12th in the League One standings, taking 57 points from 39 games played.

10) GILLINGHAM

The Gills are predicted to end up finishing a League One position of 10th, with a predicted League One points total of 66.

The website claims that they have a 19% chance of finishing in 10th place, with no promotion, playoffs or relegation to think about.

The club currently sit 10th in the League One standings, taking 59 points from 41 games played.

9) IPSWICH

The Tractorboys are predicted to end up finishing a League One position of 9th, with a predicted League One points total of 68.

The website claims that they have a 21% chance of finishing in 9th place and are 6% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 9th in the League One standings, taking 60 points from 40 games played.

8) OXFORD

Karl Robinson’s side will fail to secure a play-off spot according to the data experts, and are projected to finish on 71 points.

The website claims that they have a 25% chance of finishing in 7th place and are 23% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 7th in the League One standings, taking 62 points from 41 games played.

7) CHARLTON

Charlton Athletic will also fail to secure a play-off spot according to the data experts, and are projected to finish on 75 points.

The website claims that they have a 22% chance of finishing in 7th place and are 31% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 8th in the League One standings, taking 62 points from 39 games played.

6) PORTSMOUTH

Danny Cowley’s side are expected to keep up the good form, securing 6th position and grab the last play-off spot, with 75 projected points.

The website claims that they have a 26% chance of finishing in 5th place and are 75% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 6th in the League One standings, taking 65 points from 40 games played.

5) LINCOLN

Lincoln City will finish 5th according to the data experts with a projected points total of 76, meaning they would make it to the play-offs.

The website claims that they have a 25% chance of finishing in 5th place and are 75% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 4th in the League One standings, taking 66 points from 39 games played.

4) BLACKPOOL

The Tangerines are set to finish 4th and bag a spot in the play-offs with 77 projected points according to the data experts.

The website claims that they have a 29% chance of finishing in 4th place and are 86% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 5th in the League One standings, taking 65 points from 39 games played.

3) SUNDERLAND

Sunderland are predicted to finish 3rd in League One, just missing out on automatic promotion.The Black Cats will compete in the play-offs, according to the date experts, and are projected to finish on 82 points.

The website claims that they have a 60% chance of finishing in 3rd place and are 86% likely to gain a playoff place in a bid to make it to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 3rd in the League One standings, taking 71 points from 40 games played.

2) PETERBOROUGH

Peterborough United are predicted to finish 2nd in League One this season and will go up automatically with 88 points.

The website claims that they have a 56% chance of finishing in 2nd place and are 92% likely to gain promotion to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 2nd in the League One standings, taking 76 points from 40 games played.

1) HULL

Hull City are predicted to finish the season top of the table, gaining automatic promotion with 89 points and going up as League One champions.

The website claims that they have a 64% chance of finishing in 1st place and are 97% likely to gain promotion to the second tier of English football.

The club currently sit 1st in the League One standings, taking 79 points from 41 games played.