Bristol Rovers’ promotion rivals were in action yesterday with Exeter City, Mansfield Town, Swindon Town and Sutton United all picking up key victories from their games in hand over Joey Barton’s side.
All 24 clubs in the division have now played the same number of games and there are just two matchdays remaining - with the top ten teams in the current table all still competing for either the play-offs or automatic promotion!
Joey Barton’s side may be sitting sixth at the moment but the ‘data’ experts have been crunching the latest numbers and that is not where they are predicted to finish the regular season.
Rovers’ face Rochdale away this Saturday before hosting bottom club Scunthorpe United on the final day and the signs are pointing toward them doing enough to cement a spot in the play-offs but falling short of their place and automatic promotion.
Forest Green Rovers and Exeter City have both secured their spots in League One next season but the title is still up for grabs while Rovers are amongst the eight teams below battling to finish behind them.
They are joined by Northampton Town, Port Vale, Mansfield Town, Sutton United, Swindon Town, Salford City and Tranmere Rovers.
Here is how predict the 2021/22 League Two season will finish - according to the stats experts.
Joey Barton’s side may be sitting sixth at the moment but the ‘data’ experts have been crunching the latest numbers and that is not where they are predicted to finish the regular season.
5. Mansfield Town
Promotion chances: 32%
6. Exeter City
Chances of winning title: 33%
7. Port Vale
Promotion chances: 37%
8. Bristol Rovers
Promotion chances: 46%