The Magic Number Thread

[SCIAG]

I'm amazed people still don't get it.

Ok, so if Burton v Cheltenham is a draw, we’re down?

No you numbskull! If it's a draw then obviously we go into season extra time.

That’s before you factor in goal average though.

[Snowflake Royal]

Magic number generally doesn't factor in who is playing who because you'd need a maths degree and database to deal with it.

With so few permutations left it's fine to include it.


The point is to count down to the point of certainty, because of the paired match, we've reached that. There is no longer uncertainty.

Imo.

[6ft Kerplunk]

Has xG been factored into the magic number calculation? Its the most important stat in football this season.

[From Despair To Where?]

Has xG been factored into the magic number calculation? Its the most important stat in football this season.

No, but scans have.

[rabidbee]

Wait, so I was right?

[LUX]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

[Franchise FC]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

[Stranded]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

I'm pretty certain that Burton have Cheltenham but no idea who Cheltenham have.

[Sutekh]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

The magic number is currently 0 so, no, their games won't change it.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

The magic number is currently 0 so, no, their games won't change it.

Surely it can go negative given suspended points deductions? -5 means we can afford not to pay our staff and get Blackpool abandoned.

[Silver Fox]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

The magic number is currently 0 so, no, their games won't change it.

No it isn't

HTFH

[Snowflake Royal]

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

The magic number is currently 0 so, no, their games won't change it.

Surely it can go negative given suspended points deductions? -5 means we can afford not to pay our staff and get Blackpool abandoned.

Could do that

[MartinRdg]

Looking forward to this evening’s games.

Who have Burton and Cheltenham got ?
Does it affect our magic number ?

The magic number is currently 0 so, no, their games won't change it.

I believe the magic number is 1 which will change to 0 whatever the results this evening.

[Snowflake Royal]

Same difference.

When the outcome is certain, there's no reason to wait to see which club it is that drops the points.

[Royalwaster]

Same difference.

When the outcome is certain, there's no reason to wait to see which club it is that drops the points.

But that's not how the magic number works - it's very Schroedinger's Cat.

[Franchise FC]

How are Burton getting on ?
And Cheltenham ?

[From Despair To Where?]

Burton are drawing.

I think Cheltenham are too.

[exileinleeds]

How are Burton getting on ?
And Cheltenham ?

They haven't scored....I believe Cheltenham haven't scored either in their game.

[Franchise FC]

How are Burton getting on ?
And Cheltenham ?

They haven't scored....I believe Cheltenham haven't scored either in their game.

Burton are winning

Hopefully, Cheltenham will slip up

[Franchise FC]

Bugger, Cheltenham are winning now

Good job Burton have messed up their winning position