1981-82 Football League Second Division Season
462 games · 100,000 simulations
Promoted
—
No promotions.
Relegated
No relegation
Biggest Overachiever
Luton Town
14.59 points above expected
88 points · 73.41 expected points
Biggest Disappointment
Crystal Palace
9.36 points below expected
48 points · 57.36 expected points
League Table
The final standings for the season. vsSim shows actual points minus the simulation's mean — positive means the team overachieved against the model, negative means they underperformed.
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | Pts | GF | GA | GD | SimPts | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luton Town | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 88 | 86 | 46 | +40 | 73.4 | +14.59 |
| 2 | Watford | 42 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 80 | 76 | 42 | +34 | 67.1 | +12.93 |
| 3 | Norwich City | 42 | 22 | 5 | 15 | 71 | 64 | 50 | +14 | 66.3 | +4.72 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday | 42 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 70 | 55 | 51 | +4 | 58.1 | +11.85 |
| 5 | Queens Park Rangers | 42 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 69 | 65 | 43 | +22 | 65.2 | +3.79 |
| 6 | Barnsley | 42 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 67 | 59 | 41 | +18 | 57.3 | +9.72 |
| 7 | Rotherham United | 42 | 20 | 7 | 15 | 67 | 66 | 54 | +12 | 58.6 | +8.35 |
| 8 | Leicester City | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 66 | 56 | 48 | +8 | 67.3 | -1.32 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 62 | 52 | 50 | +2 | 59.5 | +2.53 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 59 | 47 | 43 | +4 | 60.3 | -1.29 |
| 11 | Oldham Athletic | 42 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 59 | 50 | 51 | -1 | 58.3 | +0.70 |
| 12 | Chelsea | 42 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 57 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 58.1 | -1.10 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 51 | 50 | 65 | -15 | 45.5 | +5.48 |
| 14 | Cambridge United | 42 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 48 | 48 | 53 | -5 | 52.7 | -4.72 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 42 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 48 | 34 | 45 | -11 | 57.4 | -9.36 |
| 16 | Derby County | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 48 | 53 | 68 | -15 | 56.7 | -8.70 |
| 17 | Grimsby Town | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 46 | 53 | 65 | -12 | 53.0 | -7.02 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 42 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 46 | 37 | 57 | -20 | 51.6 | -5.61 |
| 19 | Bolton Wanderers | 42 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 46 | 39 | 61 | -22 | 49.6 | -3.59 |
| 20 | Cardiff City | 42 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 44 | 45 | 61 | -16 | 48.4 | -4.43 |
| 21 | Wrexham | 42 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 44 | 40 | 56 | -16 | 50.8 | -6.78 |
| 22 | Leyton Orient | 42 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 39 | 36 | 61 | -25 | 47.5 | -8.48 |
Form
Each team's 5-game rolling points-per-game across the season. Hot streaks push above the dashed 1.5 PPG reference line; cold spells drop below. Each team gets a distinct color; the legend below the plot lets you read off which line is which. (First 4 games of each team have no rolling window, so the lines start at game 5.)
League Race
Cumulative points across the season for each team. Highlighted teams are drawn in color (top finishers for the Title Race, bottom finishers for the Relegation Race); the rest of the league appears in light gray as context. Switch views with the buttons below.
Season Summary
Every team's regular-season finish compared against 100,000 simulations. Click any column header to sort. Luck is the team's actual points minus the sim's mean — positive means the team beat the model. Percentile is where the actual result fell in the team's sim distribution (e.g. 90% = the team did this well or better in only 10% of sims).
| Team | Elo | Points | Avg | Luck | Percentile | Min | 5th | Q1 | Median | Q3 | 95th | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 1756 | 88 | 73.41 | +14.59 | 97.0% | 53 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 78 | 86 | 95 |
| Watford | 1719 | 80 | 67.07 | +12.93 | 95.0% | 47 | 52 | 61 | 67 | 73 | 80 | 85 |
| Norwich City | 1706 | 71 | 66.28 | +4.72 | 69.0% | 44 | 51 | 60 | 67 | 73 | 80 | 87 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 1684 | 69 | 65.21 | +3.79 | 67.0% | 48 | 51 | 60 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 80 |
| Leicester City | 1656 | 66 | 67.32 | -1.32 | 46.0% | 49 | 53 | 61 | 67 | 72 | 80 | 93 |
| Rotherham United | 1653 | 67 | 58.65 | +8.35 | 87.0% | 40 | 45 | 54 | 58 | 64 | 71 | 79 |
| Barnsley | 1650 | 67 | 57.28 | +9.72 | 88.0% | 32 | 42 | 51 | 58 | 64 | 70 | 74 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 1623 | 70 | 58.15 | +11.85 | 96.0% | 43 | 44 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 69 | 78 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1612 | 59 | 60.29 | -1.29 | 44.0% | 40 | 47 | 53 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 89 |
| Newcastle United | 1599 | 62 | 59.47 | +2.53 | 64.0% | 43 | 46 | 53 | 60 | 64 | 71 | 77 |
| Chelsea | 1598 | 57 | 58.10 | -1.10 | 46.0% | 38 | 44 | 53 | 58 | 63 | 70 | 88 |
| Derby County | 1585 | 48 | 56.70 | -8.70 | 9.0% | 40 | 44 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 76 |
| Cambridge United | 1583 | 48 | 52.72 | -4.72 | 31.0% | 35 | 40 | 47 | 51 | 58 | 65 | 77 |
| Oldham Athletic | 1583 | 59 | 58.30 | +0.70 | 53.0% | 39 | 43 | 53 | 58 | 64 | 70 | 77 |
| Grimsby Town | 1571 | 46 | 53.02 | -7.02 | 26.0% | 28 | 36 | 46 | 53 | 60 | 67 | 74 |
| Crystal Palace | 1568 | 48 | 57.36 | -9.36 | 13.0% | 39 | 44 | 52 | 57 | 63 | 70 | 76 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1546 | 46 | 49.59 | -3.59 | 40.0% | 28 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 54 | 64 | 68 |
| Shrewsbury Town | 1546 | 46 | 51.61 | -5.61 | 24.0% | 30 | 39 | 47 | 52 | 56 | 64 | 73 |
| Wrexham | 1545 | 44 | 50.78 | -6.78 | 24.0% | 27 | 37 | 45 | 51 | 57 | 65 | 69 |
| Cardiff City | 1532 | 44 | 48.43 | -4.43 | 37.0% | 31 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 54 | 61 | 67 |
| Leyton Orient | 1524 | 39 | 47.48 | -8.48 | 17.0% | 27 | 33 | 42 | 47 | 53 | 63 | 72 |
| Charlton Athletic | 1519 | 51 | 45.52 | +5.48 | 77.0% | 27 | 31 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 58 | 60 |
Head-to-Head
Each cell shows a team's record in that matchup (row vs column, formatted W-D-L) with the model's expected points on the line below. Navy-tinted cells mean the team beat the model's expectations by more than one point in that matchup; gold-tinted cells mean they fell short by the same margin.
| Team | BAR | BR | BW | CU | CC | CA | CHE | CP | DC | GT | LC | LO | LT | NU | NC | OA | QPR | RU | SW | ST | WAT | WRE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | — |
0-0-2
2.59
|
1-0-1
3.05
|
0-1-1
2.89
|
0-1-1
3.22
|
1-0-1
3.40
|
2-0-0
2.52
|
2-0-0
2.86
|
1-1-0
3.10
|
1-0-1
3.30
|
0-0-2
2.31
|
2-0-0
3.03
|
1-1-0
1.92
|
1-0-1
2.52
|
0-1-1
2.41
|
1-1-0
2.74
|
1-0-1
2.28
|
2-0-0
2.53
|
1-1-0
2.60
|
2-0-0
2.68
|
0-1-1
2.50
|
0-2-0
3.16
|
| Blackburn Rovers |
2-0-0
2.86
|
— |
0-1-1
3.41
|
1-0-1
3.07
|
2-0-0
3.18
|
0-0-2
3.47
|
0-2-0
2.85
|
2-0-0
2.85
|
1-1-0
2.96
|
1-1-0
3.14
|
0-0-2
2.48
|
1-1-0
2.96
|
0-0-2
2.10
|
1-1-0
2.75
|
1-0-1
2.33
|
1-1-0
2.87
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
1-0-1
2.75
|
0-1-1
2.90
|
1-1-0
2.79
|
0-0-2
2.37
|
0-1-1
3.30
|
| Bolton Wanderers |
1-0-1
2.38
|
1-1-0
2.08
|
— |
0-0-2
2.46
|
1-0-1
2.87
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
0-1-1
2.45
|
0-1-1
2.29
|
2-0-0
2.27
|
0-1-1
2.56
|
0-0-2
1.94
|
1-0-1
2.77
|
0-0-2
1.97
|
1-0-1
2.42
|
0-1-1
2.00
|
0-1-1
2.40
|
1-0-1
1.83
|
0-0-2
2.47
|
2-0-0
2.19
|
0-1-1
2.54
|
1-0-1
1.81
|
1-0-1
2.70
|
| Cambridge United |
1-1-0
2.57
|
1-0-1
2.37
|
2-0-0
2.99
|
— |
1-0-1
3.17
|
1-1-0
2.96
|
1-0-1
2.48
|
0-1-1
2.41
|
0-0-2
2.53
|
1-1-0
2.75
|
0-0-2
2.01
|
1-1-0
2.90
|
0-1-1
1.64
|
1-0-1
2.62
|
0-0-2
2.28
|
0-1-1
2.44
|
1-0-1
2.14
|
1-0-1
2.60
|
0-0-2
2.33
|
1-0-1
2.85
|
0-1-1
2.29
|
0-1-1
2.85
|
| Cardiff City |
1-1-0
2.23
|
0-0-2
2.30
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
1-0-1
2.28
|
— |
0-1-1
2.84
|
0-0-2
2.32
|
0-0-2
2.33
|
1-1-0
2.33
|
2-0-0
2.45
|
1-0-1
1.83
|
1-1-0
2.73
|
1-0-1
1.63
|
0-0-2
2.42
|
1-0-1
1.93
|
0-1-1
2.36
|
0-0-2
1.89
|
0-0-2
2.51
|
0-0-2
2.25
|
0-2-0
2.36
|
1-1-0
1.76
|
1-0-1
2.60
|
| Charlton Athletic |
1-0-1
2.10
|
2-0-0
2.03
|
1-0-1
2.62
|
0-1-1
2.49
|
1-1-0
2.62
|
— |
0-1-1
2.28
|
1-0-1
2.13
|
1-1-0
2.23
|
1-1-0
2.24
|
0-0-2
1.92
|
1-1-0
2.82
|
0-1-1
1.70
|
0-0-2
2.24
|
0-1-1
2.03
|
1-0-1
2.31
|
0-0-2
2.13
|
0-0-2
2.12
|
1-1-0
2.25
|
1-1-0
2.51
|
0-2-0
1.72
|
1-0-1
2.67
|
| Chelsea |
0-0-2
2.94
|
0-2-0
2.59
|
1-1-0
2.99
|
1-0-1
2.96
|
2-0-0
3.16
|
1-1-0
3.19
|
— |
1-0-1
2.95
|
0-1-1
2.82
|
0-2-0
2.96
|
1-1-0
2.21
|
1-1-0
3.13
|
0-1-1
1.77
|
1-0-1
2.54
|
1-0-1
2.34
|
0-1-1
2.69
|
2-0-0
2.24
|
0-0-2
2.73
|
1-1-0
2.63
|
1-0-1
2.86
|
0-0-2
2.67
|
1-0-1
3.13
|
| Crystal Palace |
0-0-2
2.56
|
0-0-2
2.64
|
1-1-0
3.19
|
1-1-0
3.05
|
2-0-0
3.16
|
1-0-1
3.36
|
1-0-1
2.49
|
— |
0-0-2
3.02
|
1-0-1
2.98
|
0-1-1
2.32
|
1-1-0
3.05
|
0-1-1
2.03
|
0-1-1
2.49
|
1-0-1
2.50
|
1-1-0
2.67
|
0-1-1
2.57
|
1-0-1
2.84
|
0-0-2
2.99
|
0-0-2
3.04
|
0-1-1
1.92
|
2-0-0
3.03
|
| Derby County |
0-1-1
2.37
|
0-1-1
2.52
|
0-0-2
3.21
|
2-0-0
2.91
|
0-1-1
3.12
|
0-1-1
3.22
|
1-1-0
2.65
|
2-0-0
2.43
|
— |
0-1-1
2.98
|
1-0-1
2.29
|
0-0-2
3.00
|
0-1-1
1.86
|
0-1-1
2.56
|
0-0-2
2.29
|
1-1-0
2.62
|
1-0-1
2.46
|
1-0-1
2.48
|
1-1-0
2.67
|
0-1-1
2.95
|
1-0-1
2.03
|
1-1-0
2.94
|
| Grimsby Town |
1-0-1
2.17
|
0-1-1
2.35
|
1-1-0
2.87
|
0-1-1
2.73
|
0-0-2
3.02
|
0-1-1
3.20
|
0-2-0
2.48
|
1-0-1
2.49
|
1-1-0
2.47
|
— |
1-1-0
2.13
|
1-0-1
2.80
|
0-1-1
1.83
|
1-1-0
2.38
|
0-0-2
2.10
|
1-0-1
2.57
|
1-0-1
2.36
|
0-1-1
2.34
|
0-1-1
2.49
|
1-0-1
2.98
|
1-0-1
2.18
|
0-1-1
2.75
|
| Leicester City |
2-0-0
3.17
|
2-0-0
2.97
|
2-0-0
3.57
|
2-0-0
3.48
|
1-0-1
3.72
|
2-0-0
3.59
|
0-1-1
3.25
|
1-1-0
3.13
|
1-0-1
3.19
|
0-1-1
3.37
|
— |
0-0-2
3.87
|
0-0-2
2.62
|
1-1-0
3.11
|
0-1-1
2.87
|
1-1-0
3.25
|
1-0-1
2.95
|
1-1-0
3.10
|
0-1-1
3.19
|
0-2-0
3.72
|
0-1-1
2.75
|
1-1-0
3.58
|
| Leyton Orient |
0-0-2
2.43
|
0-1-1
2.47
|
1-0-1
2.66
|
0-1-1
2.54
|
0-1-1
2.71
|
0-1-1
2.62
|
0-1-1
2.36
|
0-1-1
2.41
|
2-0-0
2.46
|
1-0-1
2.64
|
2-0-0
1.68
|
— |
0-0-2
1.87
|
1-0-1
2.49
|
0-1-1
1.86
|
0-0-2
2.29
|
0-1-1
1.95
|
0-0-2
2.17
|
1-0-1
2.18
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
0-0-2
2.14
|
1-1-0
2.77
|
| Luton Town |
0-1-1
3.59
|
2-0-0
3.37
|
2-0-0
3.57
|
1-1-0
3.93
|
1-0-1
3.92
|
1-1-0
3.85
|
1-1-0
3.77
|
1-1-0
3.45
|
1-1-0
3.65
|
1-1-0
3.67
|
2-0-0
2.86
|
2-0-0
3.69
|
— |
1-0-1
3.54
|
2-0-0
3.26
|
1-1-0
3.22
|
2-0-0
3.01
|
1-1-0
3.51
|
0-1-1
3.43
|
1-1-0
3.96
|
1-1-0
3.06
|
1-1-0
3.82
|
| Newcastle United |
1-0-1
2.91
|
0-1-1
2.69
|
1-0-1
3.05
|
1-0-1
2.80
|
2-0-0
3.07
|
2-0-0
3.23
|
1-0-1
2.92
|
1-1-0
2.97
|
1-1-0
2.87
|
0-1-1
3.10
|
0-1-1
2.35
|
1-0-1
2.94
|
1-0-1
1.97
|
— |
1-0-1
2.33
|
1-0-1
2.84
|
0-0-2
2.23
|
0-2-0
2.77
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
1-1-0
2.84
|
1-0-1
2.53
|
1-0-1
3.22
|
| Norwich City |
1-1-0
3.09
|
1-0-1
3.14
|
1-1-0
3.51
|
2-0-0
3.17
|
1-0-1
3.60
|
1-1-0
3.47
|
1-0-1
3.10
|
1-0-1
2.95
|
2-0-0
3.16
|
2-0-0
3.41
|
1-1-0
2.57
|
1-1-0
3.71
|
0-0-2
2.20
|
1-0-1
3.17
|
— |
0-0-2
3.01
|
0-0-2
2.80
|
1-0-1
3.20
|
0-0-2
3.26
|
2-0-0
3.46
|
1-0-1
2.63
|
2-0-0
3.34
|
| Oldham Athletic |
0-1-1
2.69
|
0-1-1
2.63
|
1-1-0
3.08
|
1-1-0
3.00
|
1-1-0
3.08
|
1-0-1
3.14
|
1-1-0
2.78
|
0-1-1
2.77
|
0-1-1
2.81
|
1-0-1
2.92
|
0-1-1
2.25
|
2-0-0
3.19
|
0-1-1
2.27
|
1-0-1
2.63
|
2-0-0
2.47
|
— |
1-1-0
2.40
|
1-0-1
2.86
|
0-0-2
2.81
|
0-1-1
2.92
|
0-2-0
2.63
|
2-0-0
2.90
|
| Queens Park Rangers |
1-0-1
3.17
|
1-0-1
2.86
|
1-0-1
3.69
|
1-0-1
3.35
|
2-0-0
3.62
|
2-0-0
3.34
|
0-0-2
3.23
|
1-1-0
2.86
|
1-0-1
3.01
|
1-0-1
3.14
|
1-0-1
2.50
|
1-1-0
3.57
|
0-0-2
2.47
|
2-0-0
3.23
|
2-0-0
2.63
|
0-1-1
3.06
|
— |
0-1-1
2.91
|
2-0-0
3.03
|
1-0-1
3.46
|
0-1-1
2.62
|
1-1-0
3.20
|
| Rotherham United |
0-0-2
2.91
|
1-0-1
2.72
|
2-0-0
2.96
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
2-0-0
2.93
|
2-0-0
3.35
|
2-0-0
2.70
|
1-0-1
2.63
|
1-0-1
2.94
|
1-1-0
3.15
|
0-1-1
2.34
|
2-0-0
3.28
|
0-1-1
1.99
|
0-2-0
2.71
|
1-0-1
2.25
|
1-0-1
2.56
|
1-1-0
2.56
|
— |
0-1-1
2.77
|
1-0-1
2.80
|
0-0-2
2.37
|
1-0-1
3.50
|
| Sheffield Wednesday |
0-1-1
2.83
|
1-1-0
2.54
|
0-0-2
3.27
|
2-0-0
3.15
|
2-0-0
3.23
|
0-1-1
3.20
|
0-1-1
2.83
|
2-0-0
2.46
|
0-1-1
2.77
|
1-1-0
2.97
|
1-1-0
2.28
|
1-0-1
3.30
|
1-1-0
2.04
|
1-0-1
2.63
|
2-0-0
2.19
|
2-0-0
2.63
|
0-0-2
2.41
|
1-1-0
2.69
|
— |
1-1-0
3.17
|
1-0-1
2.31
|
1-0-1
3.17
|
| Shrewsbury Town |
0-0-2
2.74
|
0-1-1
2.65
|
1-1-0
2.91
|
1-0-1
2.59
|
0-2-0
3.10
|
0-1-1
2.98
|
1-0-1
2.60
|
2-0-0
2.41
|
1-1-0
2.48
|
1-0-1
2.46
|
0-2-0
1.81
|
1-0-1
2.84
|
0-1-1
1.64
|
0-1-1
2.58
|
0-0-2
2.02
|
1-1-0
2.50
|
1-0-1
2.05
|
1-0-1
2.66
|
0-1-1
2.29
|
— |
0-0-2
2.15
|
0-1-1
2.77
|
| Watford |
1-1-0
2.95
|
2-0-0
3.08
|
1-0-1
3.73
|
1-1-0
3.19
|
0-1-1
3.77
|
0-2-0
3.82
|
2-0-0
2.80
|
1-1-0
3.60
|
1-0-1
3.44
|
1-0-1
3.27
|
1-1-0
2.72
|
2-0-0
3.33
|
0-1-1
2.38
|
1-0-1
2.92
|
1-0-1
2.79
|
0-2-0
2.81
|
1-1-0
2.82
|
2-0-0
3.07
|
1-0-1
3.15
|
2-0-0
3.37
|
— |
2-0-0
3.46
|
| Wrexham |
0-2-0
2.29
|
1-1-0
2.15
|
1-0-1
2.73
|
1-1-0
2.60
|
1-0-1
2.83
|
1-0-1
2.80
|
1-0-1
2.31
|
0-0-2
2.41
|
0-1-1
2.52
|
1-1-0
2.68
|
0-1-1
1.92
|
0-1-1
2.69
|
0-1-1
1.76
|
1-0-1
2.23
|
0-0-2
2.13
|
0-0-2
2.53
|
0-1-1
2.29
|
1-0-1
1.99
|
1-0-1
2.31
|
1-1-0
2.68
|
0-0-2
2.09
|
— |
Goal Differential vs Points
Each team plotted by their final goal differential (x) and final point total (y). Teams above the broad trend (more points than their GD would suggest) were efficient at narrow wins; teams below took more lopsided losses than their results imply.
Scoreline Distribution
Percentage of games ending with each combination of team-goals (rows) and opponent-goals (columns). The diagonal shows draws; cells below the diagonal are wins from the row team's perspective, cells above are losses. Marginal totals on the right and bottom show how often each goal count occurred regardless of opponent. Use the picker to switch between the league-wide view and any individual team.
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.87% | 9.42% | 6.93% | 3.25% | 0.97% | 0.32% | 29.76% |
| 1 | 9.42% | 10.17% | 8.98% | 2.92% | 1.73% | 0.32% | 33.55% |
| 2 | 6.93% | 8.98% | 4.11% | 2.16% | 0.43% | 0.11% | 22.73% |
| 3 | 3.25% | 2.92% | 2.16% | 0.87% | 0.32% | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | 0.97% | 1.73% | 0.43% | 0.32% | — | 0.11% | 3.57% |
| 5+ | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.11% | — | 0.11% | — | 0.87% |
| Total | 29.76% | 33.55% | 22.73% | 9.52% | 3.57% | 0.87% | 100% |
Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.27 |
| Mean allowed | 1.27 |
| StdDev scored | 1.16 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.16 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.53 |
| Correlation (home vs away score) | -0.004 |
| Sample size (games) | 462 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.90% | 14.29% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 28.57% |
| 1 | 11.90% | 7.14% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | — | 30.95% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 14.29% |
| 4 | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 38.10% | 33.33% | 21.43% | 7.14% | — | — | 100% |
Barnsley — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.40 |
| Mean allowed | 0.98 |
| StdDev scored | 1.25 |
| StdDev allowed | 0.95 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.38 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.173 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.90% | 11.90% | 16.67% | — | — | — | 40.48% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | 23.81% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 4 | — | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 33.33% | 38.10% | 23.81% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Blackburn Rovers — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.12 |
| Mean allowed | 1.02 |
| StdDev scored | 1.17 |
| StdDev allowed | 0.95 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.14 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.112 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.76% | 11.90% | 14.29% | 9.52% | — | — | 40.48% |
| 1 | 11.90% | 7.14% | 11.90% | — | — | 2.38% | 33.33% |
| 2 | 11.90% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | 7.14% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 28.57% | 23.81% | 33.33% | 9.52% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 100% |
Bolton Wanderers — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 0.93 |
| Mean allowed | 1.45 |
| StdDev scored | 0.95 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.38 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.38 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.105 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 16.67% | 11.90% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 30.95% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 2.38% | 23.81% | — | 4.76% | — | 40.48% |
| 2 | 4.76% | 9.52% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 4 | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 7.14% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 35.71% | 23.81% | 28.57% | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 100% |
Cambridge United — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.14 |
| Mean allowed | 1.26 |
| StdDev scored | 1.12 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.27 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.40 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.317 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 19.05% | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | — | 33.33% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 7.14% | 16.67% | 7.14% | — | — | 40.48% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | 16.67% |
| 3 | — | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | 2.38% | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 19.05% | 35.71% | 30.95% | 9.52% | 4.76% | — | 100% |
Cardiff City — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.07 |
| Mean allowed | 1.45 |
| StdDev scored | 1.09 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.06 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.52 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.329 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 30.95% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | 35.71% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 7.14% | — | — | — | 21.43% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 26.19% | 30.95% | 21.43% | 7.14% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 100% |
Charlton Athletic — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.19 |
| Mean allowed | 1.55 |
| StdDev scored | 1.13 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.40 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.74 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.052 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.38% | 14.29% | 2.38% | — | — | 2.38% | 21.43% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 11.90% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 33.33% |
| 2 | 9.52% | 11.90% | 11.90% | — | — | — | 33.33% |
| 3 | — | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 4.76% |
| 4 | — | 4.76% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 16.67% | 45.24% | 26.19% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 100% |
Chelsea — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.43 |
| Mean allowed | 1.43 |
| StdDev scored | 1.11 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.17 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.86 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.032 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14.29% | 21.43% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | 47.62% |
| 1 | 14.29% | 4.76% | 11.90% | — | 2.38% | — | 33.33% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 9.52% | — | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 3 | — | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 4.76% |
| 4 | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 33.33% | 38.10% | 19.05% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Crystal Palace — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 0.81 |
| Mean allowed | 1.07 |
| StdDev scored | 0.99 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.02 |
| Mean total goals/game | 1.88 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.010 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 4.76% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 19.05% | 9.52% | — | 7.14% | 2.38% | 42.86% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 7.14% | — | — | 19.05% |
| 3 | — | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 14.29% | 45.24% | 19.05% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 100% |
Derby County — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.26 |
| Mean allowed | 1.62 |
| StdDev scored | 1.04 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.31 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.88 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.033 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.38% | 9.52% | 11.90% | — | — | 2.38% | 26.19% |
| 1 | 4.76% | 16.67% | 14.29% | 2.38% | — | — | 38.10% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 3 | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 11.90% | 40.48% | 35.71% | 9.52% | — | 2.38% | 100% |
Grimsby Town — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.26 |
| Mean allowed | 1.55 |
| StdDev scored | 1.11 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.09 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.81 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.061 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.90% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | 21.43% |
| 1 | 11.90% | 14.29% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 45.24% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | — | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 35.71% | 33.33% | 16.67% | 9.52% | 4.76% | — | 100% |
Leicester City — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.33 |
| Mean allowed | 1.14 |
| StdDev scored | 1.10 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.16 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.48 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.096 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | 11.90% | 16.67% | 9.52% | — | — | 47.62% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | 28.57% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 2.38% | 14.29% |
| 3 | 7.14% | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 26.19% | 26.19% | 28.57% | 16.67% | — | 2.38% | 100% |
Leyton Orient — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 0.86 |
| Mean allowed | 1.45 |
| StdDev scored | 1.00 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.19 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.31 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.128 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | 11.90% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 9.52% | — | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| 2 | 14.29% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | 38.10% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 9.52% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 26.19% |
| 4 | — | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 38.10% | 30.95% | 16.67% | 11.90% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Luton Town — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 2.05 |
| Mean allowed | 1.10 |
| StdDev scored | 1.23 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.12 |
| Mean total goals/game | 3.14 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.209 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.90% | 14.29% | — | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 33.33% |
| 1 | 14.29% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 30.95% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 21.43% |
| 3 | 2.38% | — | 4.76% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 38.10% | 28.57% | 16.67% | 9.52% | 7.14% | — | 100% |
Newcastle United — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.24 |
| Mean allowed | 1.19 |
| StdDev scored | 1.21 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.25 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.43 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.018 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | 23.81% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 4.76% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 28.57% |
| 2 | 11.90% | 19.05% | — | 2.38% | — | — | 33.33% |
| 3 | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 4 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 30.95% | 33.33% | 23.81% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Norwich City — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.52 |
| Mean allowed | 1.19 |
| StdDev scored | 1.29 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.06 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.71 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.234 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | 26.19% |
| 1 | 7.14% | 19.05% | 9.52% | 4.76% | — | — | 40.48% |
| 2 | 9.52% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 21.43% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 30.95% | 33.33% | 21.43% | 11.90% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Oldham Athletic — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.19 |
| Mean allowed | 1.21 |
| StdDev scored | 0.97 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.09 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.40 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.293 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 23.81% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 7.14% | 11.90% | 2.38% | — | — | 30.95% |
| 2 | 11.90% | 9.52% | — | 4.76% | — | — | 26.19% |
| 3 | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 40.48% | 30.95% | 16.67% | 9.52% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Queens Park Rangers — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.55 |
| Mean allowed | 1.02 |
| StdDev scored | 1.42 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.09 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.57 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.276 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.38% | 4.76% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | — | 19.05% |
| 1 | 11.90% | 7.14% | 7.14% | 7.14% | — | — | 33.33% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 14.29% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 33.33% |
| 3 | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 4 | — | 7.14% | — | — | — | — | 7.14% |
| 5+ | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 28.57% | 33.33% | 21.43% | 14.29% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Rotherham United — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.57 |
| Mean allowed | 1.29 |
| StdDev scored | 1.29 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.11 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.86 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.287 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | 26.19% |
| 1 | 11.90% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 7.14% | — | — | 28.57% |
| 2 | 9.52% | 16.67% | 7.14% | — | — | — | 33.33% |
| 3 | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | — | 11.90% |
| 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 33.33% | 33.33% | 14.29% | 16.67% | 2.38% | — | 100% |
Sheffield Wednesday — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.31 |
| Mean allowed | 1.21 |
| StdDev scored | 1.00 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.16 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.52 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.185 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | 7.14% | 14.29% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 35.71% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 19.05% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 45.24% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 26.19% | 35.71% | 23.81% | 7.14% | 4.76% | 2.38% | 100% |
Shrewsbury Town — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 0.88 |
| Mean allowed | 1.36 |
| StdDev scored | 0.86 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.23 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.24 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.167 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.52% | — | 7.14% | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 14.29% | — | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 28.57% |
| 2 | 7.14% | 7.14% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 23.81% |
| 3 | 9.52% | 11.90% | 2.38% | — | — | — | 23.81% |
| 4 | 4.76% | — | — | — | — | — | 4.76% |
| 5+ | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| Total | 40.48% | 35.71% | 11.90% | 7.14% | 4.76% | — | 100% |
Watford — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 1.81 |
| Mean allowed | 1.00 |
| StdDev scored | 1.33 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.13 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.81 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | -0.098 |
| Games played | 42 |
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14.29% | 14.29% | 11.90% | 2.38% | 2.38% | — | 45.24% |
| 1 | 9.52% | 9.52% | 7.14% | 2.38% | — | — | 28.57% |
| 2 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 2.38% | 4.76% | 2.38% | — | 14.29% |
| 3 | 2.38% | 2.38% | 4.76% | — | — | — | 9.52% |
| 4 | — | — | 2.38% | — | — | — | 2.38% |
| 5+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 28.57% | 28.57% | 28.57% | 9.52% | 4.76% | — | 100% |
Wrexham — Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | 0.95 |
| Mean allowed | 1.33 |
| StdDev scored | 1.10 |
| StdDev allowed | 1.14 |
| Mean total goals/game | 2.29 |
| Correlation (scored vs allowed) | 0.168 |
| Games played | 42 |
Top Overachievers & Disappointments
Teams that most beat — or most fell short of — their simulated point projections. A positive vsSim means the team accumulated more points than the model expected on average; a negative one means fewer.
Biggest Overachievers
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luton Town | 88 | 73.4 | +14.59 |
| 2 | Watford | 80 | 67.1 | +12.93 |
| 3 | Sheffield Wednesday | 70 | 58.1 | +11.85 |
| 4 | Barnsley | 67 | 57.3 | +9.72 |
| 5 | Rotherham United | 67 | 58.6 | +8.35 |
Biggest Disappointments
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal Palace | 48 | 57.4 | -9.36 |
| 2 | Derby County | 48 | 56.7 | -8.70 |
| 3 | Leyton Orient | 39 | 47.5 | -8.48 |
| 4 | Grimsby Town | 46 | 53.0 | -7.02 |
| 5 | Wrexham | 44 | 50.8 | -6.78 |
Top Streaks
Ranked by model unlikelihood — the product of pregame W/D/L probabilities over the games in each team's streak. A short streak by a poor team can outrank a longer one by a strong team since the poor team's per-game probabilities were lower going in. Unbeaten counts W or D consecutively; Winless counts L or D consecutively.
Longest Winning Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotherham United | 9 | Feb 2 – Mar 6 | 1 in 4,523 |
| 2 | Barnsley | 5 | Oct 17 – Nov 14 | 1 in 200 |
| 3 | Norwich City | 6 | Apr 17 – May 8 | 1 in 99 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday | 4 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 | 1 in 93 |
| 5 | Watford | 5 | Oct 3 – Oct 31 | 1 in 88 |
Longest Losing Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff City | 6 | Dec 28 – Feb 17 | 1 in 191 |
| 2 | Newcastle United | 5 | Apr 12 – May 5 | 1 in 102 |
| 3 | Wrexham | 5 | Jan 30 – Feb 23 | 1 in 80 |
| 4 | Leyton Orient | 5 | Sep 22 – Oct 10 | 1 in 66 |
| 5 | Charlton Athletic | 5 | Oct 31 – Nov 24 | 1 in 64 |
Longest Unbeaten Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlton Athletic | 12 | Dec 28 – Mar 12 | 1 in 682 |
| 2 | Wrexham | 8 | Feb 27 – Apr 6 | 1 in 105 |
| 3 | Oldham Athletic | 9 | Aug 29 – Oct 17 | 1 in 61 |
| 4 | Rotherham United | 10 | Feb 2 – Mar 13 | 1 in 46 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 8 | Nov 21 – Jan 30 | 1 in 37 |
Longest Winless Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grimsby Town | 18 | Oct 10 – Mar 16 | 1 in 1,207 |
| 2 | Leyton Orient | 11 | Sep 5 – Oct 31 | 1 in 82 |
| 3 | Cardiff City | 11 | Dec 28 – Mar 13 | 1 in 48 |
| 4 | Luton Town | 5 | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | 1 in 43 |
| 5 | Oldham Athletic | 10 | Feb 20 – Apr 17 | 1 in 39 |
Home-Field Advantage Edge
The simulation applies the same home-field boost to every game across the league, so the per-game home win probabilities bake in the model's idea of HFA. For each team, we sum expected points at home and compare to actual home points, and the same on the road. The bar shows (home points above expected) minus (away points above expected). A tall positive bar means the team's home/road split exceeded what the model predicted — a real fortress effect. A tall negative bar means the reverse: they played worse at home or better on the road than expected.
Finish Position Heatmap
Each cell is the probability — across 100,000 simulations — that the team (row) finished at that position (column). Rows are sorted by actual finish (champion at top, bottom of the table at the bottom).
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 41.00% | 21.00% | 9.00% | 11.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% | — | 2.00% | — | 1.00% | — | 1.00% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Watford | 16.00% | 15.00% | 11.00% | 9.00% | 12.00% | 8.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | — | 2.00% | — | 3.00% | 1.00% | — | — | — | — |
| Norwich City | 14.00% | 11.00% | 18.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 9.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 8.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | — | — |
| Sheffield Wednesday | — | 3.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 10.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 8.00% | 9.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | — |
| Queens Park Rangers | 7.00% | 16.00% | 11.00% | 14.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 8.00% | 4.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | — |
| Barnsley | 2.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Rotherham United | 1.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 9.00% | 10.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | — | — |
| Leicester City | 10.00% | 15.00% | 12.00% | 8.00% | 15.00% | 10.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | — | 2.00% | — | 1.00% | — | — | — | — |
| Newcastle United | 1.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 11.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 8.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | — | — |
| Blackburn Rovers | 4.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 9.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 2.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% | 5.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% |
| Oldham Athletic | 2.00% | 1.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 11.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Chelsea | 1.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 3.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 11.00% | 3.00% | 9.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | 11.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% |
| Charlton Athletic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.00% | — | 5.00% | — | 5.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 11.00% | 11.00% | 20.00% | 21.00% |
| Cambridge United | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | 2.00% | — | 3.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 6.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 7.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 12.00% | 8.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 9.00% | 9.00% | 8.00% | 3.00% |
| Crystal Palace | — | 3.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 8.00% | 7.00% | 11.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 10.00% | — | 1.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% |
| Derby County | — | 3.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 9.00% | 6.00% | 9.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 1.00% |
| Grimsby Town | — | — | 3.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 1.00% | 8.00% | 6.00% | 10.00% | 6.00% |
| Shrewsbury Town | — | — | — | 1.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 10.00% | 3.00% | 9.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 12.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 5.00% |
| Bolton Wanderers | — | — | — | — | 2.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 4.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 4.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | 7.00% | 10.00% | 12.00% | 14.00% | 10.00% | 9.00% |
| Cardiff City | — | — | — | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | 1.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 4.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 7.00% | 12.00% | 9.00% | 16.00% |
| Wrexham | — | — | — | 5.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 3.00% | 3.00% | 2.00% | 5.00% | 3.00% | 7.00% | 3.00% | 8.00% | 9.00% | 7.00% | 12.00% | 4.00% | 5.00% | 8.00% | 11.00% |
| Leyton Orient | — | — | — | 2.00% | 1.00% | 3.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | — | 1.00% | — | 3.00% | 9.00% | 2.00% | 6.00% | 4.00% | 9.00% | 7.00% | 6.00% | 13.00% | 12.00% | 20.00% |
Points Required Per Position
The empirical CDF of simulated point totals per finishing position. Each curve shows, for one position (1st, 2nd, ..., last), the spread of point totals teams accumulated across simulations. Reading the curve at the 50% mark gives the median points typically needed to finish at that position. Steep curves mean the position is tightly clustered around a particular point range; shallow curves mean the position came with a wide variety of point totals.
Points Totals in Context
How did each team's actual results compare to their simulated points, Elo rating, average opponent Elo, and percentile within simulated outcomes? Use the buttons to switch between views. In each chart, dashed crosshairs at the league means split the plot into four quadrants: pastel green (team did well, model agreed), pastel red (team did poorly, model agreed), and pastel yellow (model and reality disagreed).
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Next-Season Status
Across 100,000 regular-season simulations, the probability of each team's next-season status. Columns appear in best-to-worst outcome order: promotion-positive on the left, relegation-positive on the right. Cells with darker shading indicate higher likelihood.
| Team | Direct promotion | Same level | Direct relegation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Town | 71.0% | 29.0% | — |
| Watford | 42.0% | 58.0% | — |
| Norwich City | 43.0% | 55.0% | 2.0% |
| Leicester City | 37.0% | 63.0% | — |
| Queens Park Rangers | 34.0% | 65.0% | 1.0% |
| Newcastle United | 10.0% | 87.0% | 3.0% |
| Blackburn Rovers | 10.0% | 85.0% | 5.0% |
| Oldham Athletic | 9.0% | 87.0% | 4.0% |
| Rotherham United | 8.0% | 89.0% | 3.0% |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 8.0% | 88.0% | 4.0% |
| Chelsea | 9.0% | 85.0% | 6.0% |
| Crystal Palace | 4.0% | 91.0% | 5.0% |
| Barnsley | 6.0% | 85.0% | 9.0% |
| Derby County | 4.0% | 88.0% | 8.0% |
| Shrewsbury Town | — | 83.0% | 17.0% |
| Cambridge United | 2.0% | 78.0% | 20.0% |
| Grimsby Town | 3.0% | 75.0% | 22.0% |
| Wrexham | — | 76.0% | 24.0% |
| Bolton Wanderers | — | 67.0% | 33.0% |
| Cardiff City | — | 63.0% | 37.0% |
| Leyton Orient | — | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Charlton Athletic | — | 48.0% | 52.0% |
Overall Game Log
Every regular-season game from each team's perspective. Use the team filter at the top of the tab; the table scrolls within its frame. Sort any column by clicking its header. @ before an opponent name indicates an away game.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Tie % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-08-29 | Shrewsbury Town | W 4-0 | 1564 | 1612 | 38.0% | 29.1% | 32.9% | +19.4 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Barnsley | L 0-4 | 1612 | 1564 | 32.9% | 29.1% | 38.0% | -19.4 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-1 | 1611 | 1594 | 47.4% | 27.0% | 25.6% | -7.0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Blackburn Rovers | W 1-0 | 1594 | 1611 | 25.6% | 27.0% | 47.4% | +7.0 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1605 | 1595 | 46.6% | 27.3% | 26.1% | +8.4 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Chelsea | L 0-2 | 1595 | 1605 | 26.1% | 27.3% | 46.6% | -8.4 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1639 | 1592 | 51.8% | 25.2% | 22.9% | +3.7 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Crystal Palace | L 1-2 | 1592 | 1639 | 22.9% | 25.2% | 51.8% | -3.7 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | Leyton Orient | L 1-2 | 1638 | 1596 | 51.1% | 25.5% | 23.3% | -7.0 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Derby County | W 2-1 | 1596 | 1638 | 23.3% | 25.5% | 51.1% | +7.0 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | Leicester City | D 2-2 | 1606 | 1665 | 36.4% | 29.2% | 34.4% | -0.0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Grimsby Town | D 2-2 | 1665 | 1606 | 34.4% | 29.2% | 36.4% | +0.0 | 1 |
| 1981-08-29 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-0 | 1646 | 1525 | 62.5% | 19.5% | 18.0% | +7.9 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Luton Town | L 0-3 | 1525 | 1646 | 18.0% | 19.5% | 62.5% | -7.9 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | Watford | L 0-1 | 1588 | 1609 | 42.0% | 28.5% | 29.5% | -6.4 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1609 | 1588 | 29.5% | 28.5% | 42.0% | +6.5 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | Cardiff City | D 2-2 | 1592 | 1577 | 47.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | -0.5 | 1 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 2-2 | 1577 | 1592 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.2% | +0.5 | 1 |
| 1981-08-29 | Norwich City | W 4-1 | 1594 | 1685 | 32.1% | 29.0% | 38.9% | +14.1 | 3 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Rotherham United | L 1-4 | 1685 | 1594 | 38.9% | 29.0% | 32.1% | -14.1 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | Queens Park Rangers | L 1-3 | 1591 | 1634 | 38.7% | 29.0% | 32.3% | -9.9 | 0 |
| 1981-08-29 | @ Wrexham | W 3-1 | 1634 | 1591 | 32.3% | 29.0% | 38.7% | +9.9 | 3 |
| 1981-09-01 | Derby County | L 1-2 | 1588 | 1631 | 38.9% | 29.0% | 32.1% | -5.8 | 0 |
| 1981-09-01 | @ Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1631 | 1588 | 32.1% | 29.0% | 38.9% | +5.8 | 3 |
| 1981-09-01 | Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1644 | 1654 | 43.6% | 28.1% | 28.2% | -6.2 | 3 |
| 1981-09-01 | @ Queens Park Rangers | W 2-1 | 1654 | 1644 | 28.2% | 28.1% | 43.6% | +6.2 | 6 |
| 1981-09-01 | Blackburn Rovers | L 1-2 | 1593 | 1604 | 43.5% | 28.2% | 28.3% | -6.2 | 0 |
| 1981-09-01 | @ Shrewsbury Town | W 2-1 | 1604 | 1593 | 28.3% | 28.2% | 43.5% | +6.2 | 3 |
| 1981-09-01 | Grimsby Town | L 0-2 | 1615 | 1605 | 46.5% | 27.3% | 26.2% | -13.1 | 3 |
| 1981-09-01 | @ Watford | W 2-0 | 1605 | 1615 | 26.2% | 27.3% | 46.5% | +13.1 | 4 |
| 1981-09-02 | Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1671 | 1642 | 49.2% | 26.4% | 24.5% | +4.2 | 3 |
| 1981-09-02 | @ Norwich City | L 0-1 | 1642 | 1671 | 24.5% | 26.4% | 49.2% | -4.2 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1586 | 1660 | 34.3% | 29.2% | 36.5% | -5.3 | 0 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 2-1 | 1660 | 1586 | 36.5% | 29.2% | 34.3% | +5.3 | 9 |
| 1981-09-05 | Rotherham United | W 3-0 | 1582 | 1609 | 41.2% | 28.7% | 30.1% | +13.8 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-3 | 1609 | 1582 | 30.1% | 28.7% | 41.2% | -13.8 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | Chelsea | L 1-2 | 1578 | 1614 | 39.8% | 28.9% | 31.3% | -5.8 | 1 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1614 | 1578 | 31.3% | 28.9% | 39.8% | +5.9 | 6 |
| 1981-09-05 | Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1517 | 1610 | 31.7% | 29.0% | 39.3% | +11.6 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-2 | 1610 | 1517 | 39.3% | 29.0% | 31.7% | -11.6 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | Wrexham | W 1-0 | 1665 | 1581 | 57.2% | 22.6% | 20.2% | +3.4 | 4 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Leicester City | L 0-1 | 1581 | 1665 | 20.2% | 22.6% | 57.2% | -3.4 | 0 |
| 1981-09-05 | Grimsby Town | L 1-2 | 1603 | 1619 | 42.7% | 28.4% | 28.9% | -6.2 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Leyton Orient | W 2-1 | 1619 | 1603 | 28.9% | 28.4% | 42.7% | +6.2 | 7 |
| 1981-09-05 | Barnsley | D 1-1 | 1675 | 1583 | 58.3% | 21.9% | 19.8% | -1.2 | 4 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Norwich City | D 1-1 | 1583 | 1675 | 19.8% | 21.9% | 58.3% | +1.2 | 4 |
| 1981-09-05 | Newcastle United | W 3-0 | 1638 | 1581 | 53.3% | 24.5% | 22.1% | +10.3 | 6 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-3 | 1581 | 1638 | 22.1% | 24.5% | 53.3% | -10.3 | 0 |
| 1981-09-05 | Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1601 | 1638 | 39.7% | 28.9% | 31.4% | +5.2 | 6 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-1 | 1638 | 1601 | 31.4% | 28.9% | 39.7% | -5.2 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | Derby County | W 4-1 | 1587 | 1636 | 37.8% | 29.1% | 33.1% | +12.5 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 1-4 | 1636 | 1587 | 33.1% | 29.1% | 37.8% | -12.5 | 3 |
| 1981-09-05 | Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1602 | 1591 | 46.6% | 27.3% | 26.1% | -0.6 | 4 |
| 1981-09-05 | @ Watford | D 1-1 | 1591 | 1602 | 26.1% | 27.3% | 46.6% | +0.6 | 2 |
| 1981-09-08 | Barnsley | W 1-0 | 1668 | 1585 | 57.2% | 22.6% | 20.3% | +3.4 | 7 |
| 1981-09-08 | @ Leicester City | L 0-1 | 1585 | 1668 | 20.3% | 22.6% | 57.2% | -3.4 | 4 |
| 1981-09-08 | Rotherham United | W 2-0 | 1607 | 1595 | 46.8% | 27.2% | 26.0% | +8.4 | 9 |
| 1981-09-08 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-2 | 1595 | 1607 | 26.0% | 27.2% | 46.8% | -8.4 | 3 |
| 1981-09-12 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1581 | 1581 | 45.1% | 27.8% | 27.2% | +12.7 | 7 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Barnsley | L 0-3 | 1581 | 1581 | 27.2% | 27.8% | 45.1% | -12.7 | 0 |
| 1981-09-12 | Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1598 | 1597 | 45.3% | 27.7% | 27.0% | +8.7 | 6 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-2 | 1597 | 1598 | 27.0% | 27.7% | 45.3% | -8.7 | 3 |
| 1981-09-12 | Watford | L 1-3 | 1619 | 1601 | 47.7% | 26.9% | 25.4% | -11.5 | 6 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Chelsea | W 3-1 | 1601 | 1619 | 25.4% | 26.9% | 47.7% | +11.5 | 7 |
| 1981-09-12 | Charlton Athletic | W 2-0 | 1633 | 1528 | 60.2% | 20.9% | 18.9% | +5.9 | 6 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Crystal Palace | L 0-2 | 1528 | 1633 | 18.9% | 20.9% | 60.2% | -5.9 | 3 |
| 1981-09-12 | Leicester City | W 3-1 | 1624 | 1672 | 38.0% | 29.1% | 32.9% | +8.8 | 6 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Derby County | L 1-3 | 1672 | 1624 | 32.9% | 29.1% | 38.0% | -8.8 | 7 |
| 1981-09-12 | Queens Park Rangers | W 2-1 | 1625 | 1648 | 41.6% | 28.6% | 29.8% | +4.7 | 10 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Grimsby Town | L 1-2 | 1648 | 1625 | 29.8% | 28.6% | 41.6% | -4.7 | 6 |
| 1981-09-12 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-3 | 1665 | 1615 | 52.4% | 25.0% | 22.7% | -20.7 | 9 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Luton Town | W 3-0 | 1615 | 1665 | 22.7% | 25.0% | 52.4% | +20.7 | 12 |
| 1981-09-12 | Cambridge United | W 1-0 | 1571 | 1596 | 41.3% | 28.6% | 30.0% | +5.0 | 3 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1596 | 1571 | 30.0% | 28.6% | 41.3% | -5.0 | 3 |
| 1981-09-12 | Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1592 | 1599 | 43.9% | 28.1% | 28.0% | -0.5 | 3 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1599 | 1592 | 28.0% | 28.1% | 43.9% | +0.5 | 4 |
| 1981-09-12 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1586 | 1572 | 47.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | +4.4 | 6 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-1 | 1572 | 1586 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.2% | -4.4 | 1 |
| 1981-09-12 | Norwich City | L 2-3 | 1578 | 1674 | 31.4% | 28.9% | 39.7% | -4.7 | 0 |
| 1981-09-12 | @ Wrexham | W 3-2 | 1674 | 1578 | 39.7% | 28.9% | 31.4% | +4.7 | 7 |
| 1981-09-19 | Oldham Athletic | L 0-2 | 1568 | 1591 | 41.7% | 28.6% | 29.7% | -12.1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1591 | 1568 | 29.7% | 28.6% | 41.7% | +12.1 | 6 |
| 1981-09-19 | Barnsley | W 2-1 | 1591 | 1594 | 44.7% | 27.9% | 27.5% | +4.4 | 6 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Cambridge United | L 1-2 | 1594 | 1591 | 27.5% | 27.9% | 44.7% | -4.4 | 7 |
| 1981-09-19 | Blackburn Rovers | L 1-3 | 1567 | 1607 | 39.2% | 29.0% | 31.8% | -10.0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-1 | 1607 | 1567 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.2% | +10.0 | 9 |
| 1981-09-19 | Grimsby Town | W 2-0 | 1522 | 1629 | 30.0% | 28.6% | 41.3% | +12.0 | 6 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-2 | 1629 | 1522 | 41.3% | 28.6% | 30.0% | -12.0 | 10 |
| 1981-09-19 | Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1663 | 1645 | 47.7% | 26.9% | 25.4% | -6.7 | 7 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Leicester City | W 2-1 | 1645 | 1663 | 25.4% | 26.9% | 47.7% | +6.7 | 12 |
| 1981-09-19 | Wrexham | D 0-0 | 1588 | 1573 | 47.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | -0.8 | 4 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Leyton Orient | D 0-0 | 1573 | 1588 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.2% | +0.8 | 1 |
| 1981-09-19 | Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1678 | 1576 | 59.8% | 21.1% | 19.1% | +3.0 | 10 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1576 | 1678 | 19.1% | 21.1% | 59.8% | -3.0 | 3 |
| 1981-09-19 | Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1644 | 1639 | 45.8% | 27.6% | 26.7% | +4.5 | 9 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-1 | 1639 | 1644 | 26.7% | 27.6% | 45.8% | -4.6 | 6 |
| 1981-09-19 | Derby County | D 1-1 | 1636 | 1633 | 45.5% | 27.6% | 26.9% | -0.6 | 13 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 1-1 | 1633 | 1636 | 26.9% | 27.6% | 45.5% | +0.6 | 7 |
| 1981-09-19 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1600 | 1608 | 43.9% | 28.1% | 28.1% | +4.8 | 7 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 0-1 | 1608 | 1600 | 28.1% | 28.1% | 43.9% | -4.8 | 6 |
| 1981-09-19 | Rotherham United | W 1-0 | 1613 | 1591 | 48.3% | 26.7% | 25.0% | +4.3 | 10 |
| 1981-09-19 | @ Watford | L 0-1 | 1591 | 1613 | 25.0% | 26.7% | 48.3% | -4.3 | 6 |
| 1981-09-21 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1596 | 1635 | 39.3% | 29.0% | 31.8% | -5.8 | 6 |
| 1981-09-21 | @ Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1635 | 1596 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.3% | +5.8 | 16 |
| 1981-09-22 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 1-0 | 1589 | 1641 | 37.5% | 29.1% | 33.3% | +5.5 | 10 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Barnsley | L 0-1 | 1641 | 1589 | 33.3% | 29.1% | 37.5% | -5.5 | 16 |
| 1981-09-22 | Leyton Orient | W 1-0 | 1634 | 1587 | 51.9% | 25.2% | 22.9% | +3.9 | 9 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Crystal Palace | L 0-1 | 1587 | 1634 | 22.9% | 25.2% | 51.9% | -3.9 | 4 |
| 1981-09-22 | Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1617 | 1681 | 35.8% | 29.2% | 35.0% | -5.4 | 10 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Grimsby Town | W 2-1 | 1681 | 1617 | 35.0% | 29.2% | 35.8% | +5.4 | 13 |
| 1981-09-22 | Cardiff City | L 2-3 | 1651 | 1557 | 58.7% | 21.7% | 19.6% | -7.3 | 12 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Luton Town | W 3-2 | 1557 | 1651 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.7% | +7.3 | 4 |
| 1981-09-22 | Queens Park Rangers | W 2-0 | 1603 | 1648 | 38.5% | 29.0% | 32.5% | +10.1 | 9 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 0-2 | 1648 | 1603 | 32.5% | 29.0% | 38.5% | -10.1 | 9 |
| 1981-09-22 | Leicester City | D 1-1 | 1586 | 1656 | 34.9% | 29.2% | 35.9% | +0.0 | 7 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Rotherham United | D 1-1 | 1656 | 1586 | 35.9% | 29.2% | 34.9% | -0.0 | 8 |
| 1981-09-22 | Watford | L 0-1 | 1574 | 1617 | 38.7% | 29.0% | 32.3% | -6.1 | 1 |
| 1981-09-22 | @ Wrexham | W 1-0 | 1617 | 1574 | 32.3% | 29.0% | 38.7% | +6.1 | 13 |
| 1981-09-23 | Cambridge United | W 1-0 | 1617 | 1590 | 49.0% | 26.4% | 24.6% | +4.2 | 12 |
| 1981-09-23 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-1 | 1590 | 1617 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 49.0% | -4.2 | 6 |
| 1981-09-23 | Charlton Athletic | D 2-2 | 1603 | 1534 | 55.0% | 23.7% | 21.3% | -0.8 | 7 |
| 1981-09-23 | @ Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1534 | 1603 | 21.3% | 23.7% | 55.0% | +0.8 | 7 |
| 1981-09-23 | Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1633 | 1556 | 56.2% | 23.1% | 20.7% | -15.0 | 7 |
| 1981-09-23 | @ Derby County | W 2-0 | 1556 | 1633 | 20.7% | 23.1% | 56.2% | +15.0 | 3 |
| 1981-09-23 | Shrewsbury Town | W 2-0 | 1573 | 1605 | 40.5% | 28.8% | 30.8% | +9.7 | 6 |
| 1981-09-23 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-2 | 1605 | 1573 | 30.8% | 28.8% | 40.5% | -9.7 | 7 |
| 1981-09-26 | Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1595 | 1565 | 49.5% | 26.2% | 24.3% | -7.2 | 10 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Barnsley | W 1-0 | 1565 | 1595 | 24.3% | 26.2% | 49.5% | +7.2 | 7 |
| 1981-09-26 | Leicester City | L 0-2 | 1621 | 1656 | 39.9% | 28.9% | 31.2% | -11.7 | 12 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1656 | 1621 | 31.2% | 28.9% | 39.9% | +11.7 | 11 |
| 1981-09-26 | Norwich City | W 2-1 | 1602 | 1687 | 32.9% | 29.1% | 38.0% | +5.7 | 10 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Chelsea | L 1-2 | 1687 | 1602 | 38.0% | 29.1% | 32.9% | -5.7 | 13 |
| 1981-09-26 | Shrewsbury Town | L 0-1 | 1638 | 1595 | 51.3% | 25.4% | 23.2% | -7.4 | 9 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1595 | 1638 | 23.2% | 25.4% | 51.3% | +7.5 | 10 |
| 1981-09-26 | Queens Park Rangers | W 3-1 | 1618 | 1638 | 42.1% | 28.5% | 29.4% | +8.1 | 10 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Derby County | L 1-3 | 1638 | 1618 | 29.4% | 28.5% | 42.1% | -8.1 | 9 |
| 1981-09-26 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-1 | 1612 | 1635 | 41.6% | 28.6% | 29.8% | -6.4 | 10 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Grimsby Town | W 1-0 | 1635 | 1612 | 29.8% | 28.6% | 41.6% | +6.4 | 19 |
| 1981-09-26 | Watford | W 4-1 | 1644 | 1623 | 48.1% | 26.8% | 25.2% | +10.0 | 15 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Luton Town | L 1-4 | 1623 | 1644 | 25.2% | 26.8% | 48.1% | -9.9 | 13 |
| 1981-09-26 | Leyton Orient | W 1-0 | 1583 | 1583 | 45.0% | 27.8% | 27.2% | +4.6 | 9 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1583 | 1583 | 27.2% | 27.8% | 45.0% | -4.6 | 4 |
| 1981-09-26 | Cambridge United | W 2-0 | 1613 | 1586 | 49.1% | 26.4% | 24.5% | +7.9 | 12 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 0-2 | 1586 | 1613 | 24.5% | 26.4% | 49.1% | -7.9 | 6 |
| 1981-09-26 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1586 | 1571 | 47.3% | 27.1% | 25.7% | +8.3 | 10 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-2 | 1571 | 1586 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.3% | -8.3 | 3 |
| 1981-09-26 | Charlton Athletic | W 1-0 | 1568 | 1535 | 49.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | +4.1 | 4 |
| 1981-09-26 | @ Wrexham | L 0-1 | 1535 | 1568 | 24.1% | 26.1% | 49.8% | -4.1 | 7 |
| 1981-09-28 | Chelsea | L 0-2 | 1579 | 1608 | 40.8% | 28.7% | 30.5% | -11.9 | 4 |
| 1981-09-28 | @ Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1608 | 1579 | 30.5% | 28.7% | 40.8% | +11.9 | 13 |
| 1981-09-29 | Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1563 | 1587 | 41.4% | 28.6% | 29.9% | +5.0 | 6 |
| 1981-09-29 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1587 | 1563 | 29.9% | 28.6% | 41.4% | -5.0 | 9 |
| 1981-10-03 | Grimsby Town | L 1-2 | 1568 | 1606 | 39.5% | 28.9% | 31.5% | -5.8 | 6 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 2-1 | 1606 | 1568 | 31.5% | 28.9% | 39.5% | +5.8 | 13 |
| 1981-10-03 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1578 | 1620 | 38.9% | 29.0% | 32.1% | +5.3 | 9 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-1 | 1620 | 1578 | 32.1% | 29.0% | 38.9% | -5.3 | 13 |
| 1981-10-03 | Newcastle United | L 0-4 | 1572 | 1582 | 43.5% | 28.2% | 28.3% | -23.7 | 7 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Cardiff City | W 4-0 | 1582 | 1572 | 28.3% | 28.2% | 43.5% | +23.7 | 12 |
| 1981-10-03 | Derby County | W 2-1 | 1531 | 1626 | 31.5% | 28.9% | 39.6% | +5.8 | 10 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-2 | 1626 | 1531 | 39.6% | 28.9% | 31.5% | -5.8 | 10 |
| 1981-10-03 | Crystal Palace | D 1-1 | 1668 | 1631 | 50.5% | 25.8% | 23.7% | -0.9 | 12 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Leicester City | D 1-1 | 1631 | 1668 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 50.5% | +0.9 | 10 |
| 1981-10-03 | Luton Town | L 0-3 | 1567 | 1654 | 32.5% | 29.1% | 38.4% | -14.7 | 4 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Leyton Orient | W 3-0 | 1654 | 1567 | 38.4% | 29.1% | 32.5% | +14.7 | 18 |
| 1981-10-03 | Oldham Athletic | L 1-2 | 1681 | 1621 | 53.7% | 24.3% | 21.9% | -7.2 | 13 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Norwich City | W 2-1 | 1621 | 1681 | 21.9% | 24.3% | 53.7% | +7.2 | 15 |
| 1981-10-03 | Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1630 | 1609 | 48.0% | 26.8% | 25.2% | +8.1 | 12 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-2 | 1609 | 1630 | 25.2% | 26.8% | 48.0% | -8.1 | 12 |
| 1981-10-03 | Wrexham | L 0-3 | 1642 | 1572 | 55.2% | 23.6% | 21.2% | -21.5 | 19 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-0 | 1572 | 1642 | 21.2% | 23.6% | 55.2% | +21.5 | 7 |
| 1981-10-03 | Rotherham United | W 2-1 | 1602 | 1595 | 46.2% | 27.4% | 26.4% | +4.2 | 13 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 1-2 | 1595 | 1602 | 26.4% | 27.4% | 46.2% | -4.2 | 10 |
| 1981-10-03 | Barnsley | W 3-1 | 1613 | 1588 | 48.8% | 26.5% | 24.7% | +6.9 | 16 |
| 1981-10-03 | @ Watford | L 1-3 | 1588 | 1613 | 24.7% | 26.5% | 48.8% | -6.9 | 10 |
| 1981-10-10 | Barnsley | W 2-1 | 1601 | 1581 | 48.0% | 26.8% | 25.2% | +4.1 | 15 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 1-2 | 1581 | 1601 | 25.2% | 26.8% | 48.0% | -4.1 | 10 |
| 1981-10-10 | Leicester City | L 0-3 | 1562 | 1667 | 30.3% | 28.7% | 41.0% | -13.9 | 6 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1667 | 1562 | 41.0% | 28.7% | 30.3% | +13.9 | 15 |
| 1981-10-10 | Wrexham | W 2-0 | 1615 | 1593 | 48.1% | 26.8% | 25.1% | +8.1 | 16 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Chelsea | L 0-2 | 1593 | 1615 | 25.1% | 26.8% | 48.1% | -8.1 | 7 |
| 1981-10-10 | Rotherham United | W 3-1 | 1631 | 1590 | 51.0% | 25.6% | 23.4% | +6.5 | 13 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Crystal Palace | L 1-3 | 1590 | 1631 | 23.4% | 25.6% | 51.0% | -6.5 | 10 |
| 1981-10-10 | Cambridge United | L 1-2 | 1611 | 1583 | 49.2% | 26.4% | 24.5% | -6.8 | 13 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Grimsby Town | W 2-1 | 1583 | 1611 | 24.5% | 26.4% | 49.2% | +6.8 | 12 |
| 1981-10-10 | Derby County | W 3-0 | 1606 | 1620 | 42.9% | 28.3% | 28.7% | +13.3 | 15 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-3 | 1620 | 1606 | 28.7% | 28.3% | 42.9% | -13.3 | 10 |
| 1981-10-10 | Luton Town | D 1-1 | 1629 | 1669 | 39.2% | 29.0% | 31.8% | -0.2 | 16 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1669 | 1629 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.2% | +0.2 | 19 |
| 1981-10-10 | Norwich City | W 2-0 | 1638 | 1674 | 39.9% | 28.9% | 31.2% | +9.8 | 15 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-2 | 1674 | 1638 | 31.2% | 28.9% | 39.9% | -9.8 | 13 |
| 1981-10-10 | Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1620 | 1548 | 55.5% | 23.4% | 21.0% | +3.3 | 22 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1548 | 1620 | 21.0% | 23.4% | 55.5% | -3.4 | 7 |
| 1981-10-10 | Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1607 | 1537 | 55.2% | 23.6% | 21.2% | -1.1 | 14 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1537 | 1607 | 21.2% | 23.6% | 55.2% | +1.1 | 11 |
| 1981-10-10 | Leyton Orient | W 3-0 | 1620 | 1552 | 55.0% | 23.7% | 21.3% | +9.9 | 19 |
| 1981-10-10 | @ Watford | L 0-3 | 1552 | 1620 | 21.3% | 23.7% | 55.0% | -9.9 | 4 |
| 1981-10-16 | Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1681 | 1623 | 53.5% | 24.4% | 22.0% | -1.0 | 16 |
| 1981-10-16 | @ Leicester City | D 1-1 | 1623 | 1681 | 22.0% | 24.4% | 53.5% | +1.0 | 17 |
| 1981-10-17 | Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1577 | 1619 | 38.8% | 29.0% | 32.2% | +5.3 | 13 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Barnsley | L 0-1 | 1619 | 1577 | 32.2% | 29.0% | 38.8% | -5.3 | 15 |
| 1981-10-17 | Watford | L 1-2 | 1590 | 1630 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 31.9% | -5.8 | 12 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1630 | 1590 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.1% | +5.8 | 22 |
| 1981-10-17 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-1 | 1545 | 1548 | 44.6% | 27.9% | 27.5% | +4.4 | 10 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Cardiff City | L 1-2 | 1548 | 1545 | 27.5% | 27.9% | 44.6% | -4.4 | 6 |
| 1981-10-17 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-0 | 1538 | 1624 | 32.7% | 29.1% | 38.2% | +16.5 | 14 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-3 | 1624 | 1538 | 38.2% | 29.1% | 32.7% | -16.5 | 22 |
| 1981-10-17 | Blackburn Rovers | D 1-1 | 1607 | 1605 | 45.3% | 27.7% | 27.0% | -0.6 | 11 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Derby County | D 1-1 | 1605 | 1607 | 27.0% | 27.7% | 45.3% | +0.6 | 16 |
| 1981-10-17 | Grimsby Town | W 6-0 | 1669 | 1605 | 54.4% | 24.0% | 21.6% | +19.2 | 22 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Luton Town | L 0-6 | 1605 | 1669 | 21.6% | 24.0% | 54.4% | -19.2 | 13 |
| 1981-10-17 | Shrewsbury Town | W 2-1 | 1664 | 1605 | 53.5% | 24.4% | 22.0% | +3.5 | 16 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1605 | 1664 | 22.0% | 24.4% | 53.5% | -3.5 | 14 |
| 1981-10-17 | Oldham Athletic | L 1-2 | 1584 | 1628 | 38.6% | 29.0% | 32.4% | -5.7 | 10 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Rotherham United | W 2-1 | 1628 | 1584 | 32.4% | 29.0% | 38.6% | +5.7 | 19 |
| 1981-10-17 | Crystal Palace | L 0-1 | 1585 | 1638 | 37.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | -5.9 | 7 |
| 1981-10-17 | @ Wrexham | W 1-0 | 1638 | 1585 | 33.5% | 29.1% | 37.3% | +5.9 | 16 |
| 1981-10-18 | Queens Park Rangers | D 1-1 | 1542 | 1648 | 30.2% | 28.7% | 41.1% | +0.3 | 5 |
| 1981-10-18 | @ Leyton Orient | D 1-1 | 1648 | 1542 | 41.1% | 28.7% | 30.2% | -0.3 | 16 |
| 1981-10-20 | Oldham Athletic | W 3-1 | 1554 | 1634 | 33.5% | 29.1% | 37.3% | +9.7 | 17 |
| 1981-10-20 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-3 | 1634 | 1554 | 37.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | -9.7 | 19 |
| 1981-10-24 | Cambridge United | L 3-4 | 1544 | 1584 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 31.9% | -5.4 | 6 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 4-3 | 1584 | 1544 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.1% | +5.4 | 15 |
| 1981-10-24 | Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1549 | 1602 | 37.4% | 29.1% | 33.5% | -0.1 | 11 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Cardiff City | D 1-1 | 1602 | 1549 | 33.5% | 29.1% | 37.4% | +0.1 | 15 |
| 1981-10-24 | Barnsley | L 1-2 | 1624 | 1582 | 51.1% | 25.5% | 23.3% | -7.0 | 17 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1582 | 1624 | 23.3% | 25.5% | 51.1% | +7.0 | 16 |
| 1981-10-24 | Derby County | L 0-1 | 1644 | 1607 | 50.5% | 25.8% | 23.7% | -7.4 | 16 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1607 | 1644 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 50.5% | +7.4 | 14 |
| 1981-10-24 | Blackburn Rovers | D 1-1 | 1585 | 1606 | 42.0% | 28.5% | 29.4% | -0.4 | 14 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1606 | 1585 | 29.4% | 28.5% | 42.0% | +0.4 | 17 |
| 1981-10-24 | Rotherham United | D 1-1 | 1614 | 1578 | 50.3% | 25.9% | 23.8% | -0.8 | 16 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Newcastle United | D 1-1 | 1578 | 1614 | 23.8% | 25.9% | 50.3% | +0.8 | 11 |
| 1981-10-24 | Leicester City | W 2-0 | 1648 | 1680 | 40.3% | 28.8% | 30.9% | +9.7 | 19 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-2 | 1680 | 1648 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 40.3% | -9.7 | 16 |
| 1981-10-24 | Oldham Athletic | W 2-1 | 1607 | 1624 | 42.5% | 28.4% | 29.1% | +4.6 | 25 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1624 | 1607 | 29.1% | 28.4% | 42.5% | -4.6 | 19 |
| 1981-10-24 | Norwich City | W 3-0 | 1636 | 1667 | 40.5% | 28.8% | 30.8% | +14.1 | 25 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Watford | L 0-3 | 1667 | 1636 | 30.8% | 28.8% | 40.5% | -14.1 | 16 |
| 1981-10-24 | Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1579 | 1688 | 29.8% | 28.6% | 41.6% | -9.5 | 7 |
| 1981-10-24 | @ Wrexham | W 2-0 | 1688 | 1579 | 41.6% | 28.6% | 29.8% | +9.5 | 25 |
| 1981-10-25 | Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1543 | 1564 | 41.9% | 28.5% | 29.6% | -0.4 | 6 |
| 1981-10-25 | @ Leyton Orient | D 1-1 | 1564 | 1543 | 29.6% | 28.5% | 41.9% | +0.4 | 18 |
| 1981-10-31 | Leyton Orient | W 1-0 | 1589 | 1542 | 51.9% | 25.2% | 22.9% | +3.9 | 19 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Barnsley | L 0-1 | 1542 | 1589 | 22.9% | 25.2% | 51.9% | -3.9 | 6 |
| 1981-10-31 | Wrexham | D 0-0 | 1606 | 1570 | 50.4% | 25.9% | 23.8% | -0.9 | 18 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Blackburn Rovers | D 0-0 | 1570 | 1606 | 23.8% | 25.9% | 50.4% | +0.9 | 8 |
| 1981-10-31 | Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1589 | 1549 | 50.9% | 25.6% | 23.4% | +3.8 | 18 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Cambridge United | L 1-2 | 1549 | 1589 | 23.4% | 25.6% | 50.9% | -3.8 | 11 |
| 1981-10-31 | Queens Park Rangers | L 1-2 | 1565 | 1657 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.2% | -5.0 | 18 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1657 | 1565 | 39.2% | 29.0% | 31.8% | +5.0 | 22 |
| 1981-10-31 | Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1614 | 1585 | 49.3% | 26.3% | 24.4% | -0.8 | 15 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Derby County | D 1-1 | 1585 | 1614 | 24.4% | 26.3% | 49.3% | +0.8 | 15 |
| 1981-10-31 | Sheffield Wednesday | D 0-0 | 1670 | 1612 | 53.5% | 24.4% | 22.0% | -1.1 | 17 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Leicester City | D 0-0 | 1612 | 1670 | 22.0% | 24.4% | 53.5% | +1.1 | 26 |
| 1981-10-31 | Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1698 | 1637 | 53.9% | 24.2% | 21.8% | +3.7 | 28 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Luton Town | L 0-1 | 1637 | 1698 | 21.8% | 24.2% | 53.9% | -3.7 | 16 |
| 1981-10-31 | Bolton Wanderers | D 0-0 | 1653 | 1538 | 61.6% | 20.0% | 18.3% | -1.6 | 17 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Norwich City | D 0-0 | 1538 | 1653 | 18.3% | 20.0% | 61.6% | +1.6 | 7 |
| 1981-10-31 | Newcastle United | W 3-1 | 1620 | 1613 | 46.0% | 27.5% | 26.5% | +7.4 | 22 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 1-3 | 1613 | 1620 | 26.5% | 27.5% | 46.0% | -7.4 | 16 |
| 1981-10-31 | Chelsea | W 6-0 | 1579 | 1617 | 39.5% | 28.9% | 31.5% | +27.4 | 14 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-6 | 1617 | 1579 | 31.5% | 28.9% | 39.5% | -27.4 | 17 |
| 1981-10-31 | Watford | L 0-2 | 1602 | 1650 | 38.0% | 29.1% | 32.9% | -11.3 | 15 |
| 1981-10-31 | @ Shrewsbury Town | W 2-0 | 1650 | 1602 | 32.9% | 29.1% | 38.0% | +11.3 | 28 |
| 1981-11-04 | Wrexham | W 3-2 | 1545 | 1571 | 41.3% | 28.6% | 30.0% | +4.5 | 14 |
| 1981-11-04 | @ Cardiff City | L 2-3 | 1571 | 1545 | 30.0% | 28.6% | 41.3% | -4.5 | 8 |
| 1981-11-07 | Oldham Athletic | W 3-1 | 1593 | 1627 | 40.0% | 28.9% | 31.1% | +8.5 | 22 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Barnsley | L 1-3 | 1627 | 1593 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 40.0% | -8.5 | 22 |
| 1981-11-07 | Watford | W 2-0 | 1540 | 1661 | 28.4% | 28.2% | 43.4% | +12.5 | 10 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1661 | 1540 | 43.4% | 28.2% | 28.4% | -12.5 | 28 |
| 1981-11-07 | Shrewsbury Town | W 2-0 | 1593 | 1591 | 45.4% | 27.7% | 26.9% | +8.7 | 21 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-2 | 1591 | 1593 | 26.9% | 27.7% | 45.4% | -8.7 | 15 |
| 1981-11-07 | Norwich City | W 1-0 | 1550 | 1652 | 30.6% | 28.8% | 40.6% | +6.3 | 17 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1652 | 1550 | 40.6% | 28.8% | 30.6% | -6.3 | 17 |
| 1981-11-07 | Leicester City | L 1-4 | 1560 | 1669 | 29.7% | 28.6% | 41.7% | -11.5 | 18 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 4-1 | 1669 | 1560 | 41.7% | 28.6% | 29.7% | +11.5 | 20 |
| 1981-11-07 | Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1589 | 1606 | 42.6% | 28.4% | 29.0% | +4.6 | 20 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Chelsea | L 1-2 | 1606 | 1589 | 29.0% | 28.4% | 42.6% | -4.6 | 16 |
| 1981-11-07 | Blackburn Rovers | L 1-2 | 1633 | 1605 | 49.0% | 26.4% | 24.6% | -6.8 | 16 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Crystal Palace | W 2-1 | 1605 | 1633 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 49.0% | +6.8 | 21 |
| 1981-11-07 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-0 | 1538 | 1613 | 34.2% | 29.2% | 36.6% | +16.0 | 9 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Leyton Orient | L 0-3 | 1613 | 1538 | 36.6% | 29.2% | 34.2% | -16.0 | 26 |
| 1981-11-07 | Derby County | W 3-2 | 1701 | 1613 | 57.8% | 22.2% | 20.0% | +3.0 | 31 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Luton Town | L 2-3 | 1613 | 1701 | 20.0% | 22.2% | 57.8% | -3.0 | 15 |
| 1981-11-07 | Rotherham United | D 1-1 | 1662 | 1607 | 53.2% | 24.6% | 22.2% | -1.0 | 23 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Queens Park Rangers | D 1-1 | 1607 | 1662 | 22.2% | 24.6% | 53.2% | +1.0 | 15 |
| 1981-11-07 | Grimsby Town | W 2-0 | 1566 | 1586 | 42.2% | 28.5% | 29.3% | +9.3 | 11 |
| 1981-11-07 | @ Wrexham | L 0-2 | 1586 | 1566 | 29.3% | 28.5% | 42.2% | -9.3 | 15 |
| 1981-11-14 | Luton Town | L 0-1 | 1612 | 1704 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.1% | -5.3 | 21 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Blackburn Rovers | W 1-0 | 1704 | 1612 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 31.9% | +5.3 | 34 |
| 1981-11-14 | Wrexham | W 2-1 | 1610 | 1576 | 50.1% | 26.0% | 23.9% | +3.9 | 18 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Derby County | L 1-2 | 1576 | 1610 | 23.9% | 26.0% | 50.1% | -3.9 | 11 |
| 1981-11-14 | Leyton Orient | L 0-1 | 1681 | 1554 | 63.2% | 19.1% | 17.7% | -8.6 | 20 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Leicester City | W 1-0 | 1554 | 1681 | 17.7% | 19.1% | 63.2% | +8.6 | 12 |
| 1981-11-14 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-1 | 1601 | 1548 | 52.8% | 24.8% | 22.4% | +8.8 | 19 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-4 | 1548 | 1601 | 22.4% | 24.8% | 52.8% | -8.8 | 18 |
| 1981-11-14 | Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1645 | 1602 | 51.4% | 25.4% | 23.2% | +3.7 | 20 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1602 | 1645 | 23.2% | 25.4% | 51.4% | -3.7 | 21 |
| 1981-11-14 | Barnsley | L 2-4 | 1608 | 1601 | 45.9% | 27.5% | 26.6% | -10.0 | 15 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Rotherham United | W 4-2 | 1601 | 1608 | 26.6% | 27.5% | 45.9% | +10.0 | 25 |
| 1981-11-14 | Queens Park Rangers | L 1-3 | 1597 | 1661 | 35.7% | 29.2% | 35.1% | -9.4 | 26 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-1 | 1661 | 1597 | 35.1% | 29.2% | 35.7% | +9.4 | 26 |
| 1981-11-14 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1582 | 1552 | 49.4% | 26.3% | 24.3% | +7.9 | 18 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 0-2 | 1552 | 1582 | 24.3% | 26.3% | 49.4% | -7.9 | 10 |
| 1981-11-14 | Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1649 | 1556 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 19.7% | -1.4 | 29 |
| 1981-11-14 | @ Watford | D 0-0 | 1556 | 1649 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.5% | +1.4 | 18 |
| 1981-11-16 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1619 | 1594 | 48.7% | 26.6% | 24.8% | +4.2 | 25 |
| 1981-11-16 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 0-1 | 1594 | 1619 | 24.8% | 26.6% | 48.7% | -4.2 | 20 |
| 1981-11-21 | Wrexham | D 2-2 | 1611 | 1572 | 50.8% | 25.7% | 23.5% | -0.7 | 26 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Barnsley | D 2-2 | 1572 | 1611 | 23.5% | 25.7% | 50.8% | +0.7 | 12 |
| 1981-11-21 | Leyton Orient | W 1-0 | 1545 | 1563 | 42.4% | 28.4% | 29.2% | +4.9 | 13 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1563 | 1545 | 29.2% | 28.4% | 42.4% | -4.9 | 12 |
| 1981-11-21 | Leicester City | W 3-1 | 1558 | 1672 | 29.2% | 28.4% | 42.4% | +10.6 | 21 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Cardiff City | L 1-3 | 1672 | 1558 | 42.4% | 28.4% | 29.2% | -10.6 | 20 |
| 1981-11-21 | Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1590 | 1576 | 47.0% | 27.2% | 25.9% | -0.7 | 21 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1576 | 1590 | 25.9% | 27.2% | 47.0% | +0.7 | 16 |
| 1981-11-21 | Luton Town | W 3-2 | 1610 | 1709 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 40.2% | +5.6 | 22 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Newcastle United | L 2-3 | 1709 | 1610 | 40.2% | 28.8% | 30.9% | -5.6 | 34 |
| 1981-11-21 | Derby County | W 4-1 | 1649 | 1614 | 50.2% | 25.9% | 23.9% | +9.4 | 23 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Norwich City | L 1-4 | 1614 | 1649 | 23.9% | 25.9% | 50.2% | -9.4 | 18 |
| 1981-11-21 | Crystal Palace | D 0-0 | 1623 | 1626 | 44.6% | 27.9% | 27.5% | -0.6 | 26 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 0-0 | 1626 | 1623 | 27.5% | 27.9% | 44.6% | +0.6 | 17 |
| 1981-11-21 | Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1597 | 1539 | 53.5% | 24.4% | 22.0% | +3.5 | 18 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Rotherham United | L 1-2 | 1539 | 1597 | 22.0% | 24.4% | 53.5% | -3.5 | 18 |
| 1981-11-21 | Queens Park Rangers | W 2-1 | 1590 | 1671 | 33.4% | 29.1% | 37.5% | +5.6 | 21 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 1-2 | 1671 | 1590 | 37.5% | 29.1% | 33.4% | -5.6 | 26 |
| 1981-11-21 | Blackburn Rovers | W 3-2 | 1647 | 1607 | 51.0% | 25.6% | 23.4% | +3.6 | 32 |
| 1981-11-21 | @ Watford | L 2-3 | 1607 | 1647 | 23.4% | 25.6% | 51.0% | -3.6 | 21 |
| 1981-11-24 | Chelsea | L 3-4 | 1536 | 1589 | 37.3% | 29.1% | 33.6% | -5.2 | 18 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 4-3 | 1589 | 1536 | 33.6% | 29.1% | 37.3% | +5.2 | 24 |
| 1981-11-24 | Norwich City | W 2-1 | 1627 | 1659 | 40.4% | 28.8% | 30.8% | +4.8 | 20 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Crystal Palace | L 1-2 | 1659 | 1627 | 30.8% | 28.8% | 40.4% | -4.8 | 23 |
| 1981-11-24 | Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1558 | 1616 | 36.6% | 29.2% | 34.2% | +5.6 | 15 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Leyton Orient | L 0-1 | 1616 | 1558 | 34.2% | 29.2% | 36.6% | -5.6 | 22 |
| 1981-11-24 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1704 | 1549 | 67.1% | 16.7% | 16.2% | +4.7 | 37 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1549 | 1704 | 16.2% | 16.7% | 67.1% | -4.7 | 13 |
| 1981-11-24 | Oldham Athletic | D 0-0 | 1665 | 1622 | 51.3% | 25.5% | 23.2% | -1.0 | 27 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Queens Park Rangers | D 0-0 | 1622 | 1665 | 23.2% | 25.5% | 51.3% | +1.0 | 27 |
| 1981-11-24 | Barnsley | D 2-2 | 1588 | 1611 | 41.7% | 28.6% | 29.8% | -0.3 | 27 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 2-2 | 1611 | 1588 | 29.8% | 28.6% | 41.7% | +0.3 | 27 |
| 1981-11-24 | Cardiff City | W 3-1 | 1572 | 1568 | 45.6% | 27.6% | 26.8% | +7.4 | 15 |
| 1981-11-24 | @ Wrexham | L 1-3 | 1568 | 1572 | 26.8% | 27.6% | 45.6% | -7.5 | 21 |
| 1981-11-25 | Shrewsbury Town | D 0-0 | 1603 | 1596 | 46.2% | 27.4% | 26.4% | -0.7 | 22 |
| 1981-11-25 | @ Blackburn Rovers | D 0-0 | 1596 | 1603 | 26.4% | 27.4% | 46.2% | +0.7 | 22 |
| 1981-11-25 | Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1605 | 1598 | 46.0% | 27.5% | 26.5% | +4.3 | 21 |
| 1981-11-25 | @ Derby County | L 1-2 | 1598 | 1605 | 26.5% | 27.5% | 46.0% | -4.3 | 21 |
| 1981-11-28 | Norwich City | W 3-0 | 1603 | 1654 | 37.6% | 29.1% | 33.3% | +15.0 | 25 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-3 | 1654 | 1603 | 33.3% | 29.1% | 37.6% | -15.0 | 23 |
| 1981-11-28 | Barnsley | W 2-1 | 1530 | 1611 | 33.4% | 29.1% | 37.5% | +5.6 | 21 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-2 | 1611 | 1530 | 37.5% | 29.1% | 33.4% | -5.6 | 27 |
| 1981-11-28 | Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1632 | 1545 | 57.6% | 22.3% | 20.1% | +3.3 | 23 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Crystal Palace | L 0-1 | 1545 | 1632 | 20.1% | 22.3% | 57.6% | -3.3 | 13 |
| 1981-11-28 | Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1609 | 1594 | 47.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | -0.7 | 22 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Derby County | D 1-1 | 1594 | 1609 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.2% | +0.7 | 25 |
| 1981-11-28 | Newcastle United | D 1-1 | 1577 | 1610 | 40.2% | 28.8% | 30.9% | -0.3 | 17 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1610 | 1577 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 40.2% | +0.3 | 23 |
| 1981-11-28 | Cambridge United | W 4-1 | 1661 | 1594 | 54.9% | 23.8% | 21.4% | +8.3 | 23 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Leicester City | L 1-4 | 1594 | 1661 | 21.4% | 23.8% | 54.9% | -8.3 | 21 |
| 1981-11-28 | Shrewsbury Town | W 2-0 | 1563 | 1596 | 40.2% | 28.8% | 30.9% | +9.7 | 18 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Leyton Orient | L 0-2 | 1596 | 1563 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 40.2% | -9.7 | 22 |
| 1981-11-28 | Rotherham United | W 3-1 | 1709 | 1601 | 60.6% | 20.6% | 18.8% | +5.0 | 40 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Luton Town | L 1-3 | 1601 | 1709 | 18.8% | 20.6% | 60.6% | -5.0 | 18 |
| 1981-11-28 | Cardiff City | W 2-0 | 1664 | 1561 | 60.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% | +5.9 | 30 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-2 | 1561 | 1664 | 19.0% | 21.0% | 60.0% | -5.9 | 21 |
| 1981-11-28 | Watford | W 3-1 | 1587 | 1651 | 35.8% | 29.2% | 35.0% | +9.2 | 30 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-3 | 1651 | 1587 | 35.0% | 29.2% | 35.8% | -9.3 | 32 |
| 1981-11-28 | Oldham Athletic | L 0-3 | 1580 | 1623 | 38.7% | 29.0% | 32.3% | -16.6 | 15 |
| 1981-11-28 | @ Wrexham | W 3-0 | 1623 | 1580 | 32.3% | 29.0% | 38.7% | +16.6 | 30 |
| 1981-12-04 | Derby County | W 1-0 | 1555 | 1608 | 37.3% | 29.1% | 33.6% | +5.5 | 24 |
| 1981-12-04 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1608 | 1555 | 33.6% | 29.1% | 37.3% | -5.5 | 22 |
| 1981-12-05 | Crystal Palace | W 2-0 | 1605 | 1635 | 40.7% | 28.7% | 30.5% | +9.6 | 30 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Barnsley | L 0-2 | 1635 | 1605 | 30.5% | 28.7% | 40.7% | -9.6 | 23 |
| 1981-12-05 | Queens Park Rangers | W 1-0 | 1541 | 1670 | 27.6% | 27.9% | 44.5% | +6.7 | 16 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1670 | 1541 | 44.5% | 27.9% | 27.6% | -6.7 | 30 |
| 1981-12-05 | Wrexham | L 2-3 | 1586 | 1563 | 48.3% | 26.7% | 25.0% | -6.4 | 21 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Cambridge United | W 3-2 | 1563 | 1586 | 25.0% | 26.7% | 48.3% | +6.4 | 18 |
| 1981-12-05 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-1 | 1595 | 1597 | 44.8% | 27.8% | 27.4% | +4.4 | 28 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Chelsea | L 1-2 | 1597 | 1595 | 27.4% | 27.8% | 44.8% | -4.4 | 30 |
| 1981-12-05 | Blackburn Rovers | D 0-0 | 1610 | 1618 | 44.0% | 28.1% | 28.0% | -0.5 | 24 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1618 | 1610 | 28.0% | 28.1% | 44.0% | +0.6 | 26 |
| 1981-12-05 | Leicester City | D 0-0 | 1639 | 1670 | 40.5% | 28.8% | 30.7% | -0.3 | 24 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Norwich City | D 0-0 | 1670 | 1639 | 30.7% | 28.8% | 40.5% | +0.3 | 24 |
| 1981-12-05 | Grimsby Town | W 3-1 | 1640 | 1577 | 54.2% | 24.1% | 21.7% | +6.0 | 33 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 1-3 | 1577 | 1640 | 21.7% | 24.1% | 54.2% | -6.0 | 17 |
| 1981-12-05 | Leyton Orient | W 1-0 | 1596 | 1573 | 48.4% | 26.7% | 25.0% | +4.3 | 21 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-1 | 1573 | 1596 | 25.0% | 26.7% | 48.4% | -4.3 | 18 |
| 1981-12-05 | Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1586 | 1714 | 27.8% | 28.0% | 44.3% | +0.4 | 23 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Shrewsbury Town | D 2-2 | 1714 | 1586 | 44.3% | 28.0% | 27.8% | -0.4 | 41 |
| 1981-12-05 | Charlton Athletic | D 2-2 | 1642 | 1536 | 60.3% | 20.8% | 18.9% | -1.0 | 33 |
| 1981-12-05 | @ Watford | D 2-2 | 1536 | 1642 | 18.9% | 20.8% | 60.3% | +1.0 | 22 |
| 1981-12-12 | Watford | D 1-1 | 1670 | 1641 | 49.3% | 26.3% | 24.4% | -0.8 | 25 |
| 1981-12-12 | @ Leicester City | D 1-1 | 1641 | 1670 | 24.4% | 26.3% | 49.3% | +0.8 | 34 |
| 1981-12-12 | Barnsley | W 1-0 | 1663 | 1615 | 52.1% | 25.1% | 22.8% | +3.9 | 33 |
| 1981-12-12 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-1 | 1615 | 1663 | 22.8% | 25.1% | 52.1% | -3.9 | 30 |
| 1981-12-19 | Charlton Athletic | W 2-0 | 1548 | 1537 | 46.7% | 27.3% | 26.1% | +8.4 | 19 |
| 1981-12-19 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1537 | 1548 | 26.1% | 27.3% | 46.7% | -8.4 | 22 |
| 1981-12-19 | Blackburn Rovers | D 1-1 | 1599 | 1618 | 42.3% | 28.5% | 29.3% | -0.4 | 29 |
| 1981-12-19 | @ Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1618 | 1599 | 29.3% | 28.5% | 42.3% | +0.4 | 27 |
| 1981-12-19 | Leyton Orient | W 3-2 | 1646 | 1569 | 56.2% | 23.1% | 20.7% | +3.1 | 36 |
| 1981-12-19 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 2-3 | 1569 | 1646 | 20.7% | 23.1% | 56.2% | -3.1 | 18 |
| 1981-12-26 | Blackburn Rovers | L 0-3 | 1649 | 1619 | 49.5% | 26.2% | 24.3% | -19.9 | 36 |
| 1981-12-26 | @ Oldham Athletic | W 3-0 | 1619 | 1649 | 24.3% | 26.2% | 49.5% | +19.9 | 30 |
| 1981-12-26 | Chelsea | L 0-2 | 1667 | 1599 | 55.0% | 23.7% | 21.3% | -14.7 | 33 |
| 1981-12-26 | @ Queens Park Rangers | W 2-0 | 1599 | 1667 | 21.3% | 23.7% | 55.0% | +14.7 | 32 |
| 1981-12-28 | Blackburn Rovers | D 2-2 | 1557 | 1638 | 33.2% | 29.1% | 37.7% | +0.1 | 20 |
| 1981-12-28 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1638 | 1557 | 37.7% | 29.1% | 33.2% | -0.1 | 31 |
| 1981-12-28 | Charlton Athletic | L 0-1 | 1560 | 1529 | 49.7% | 26.2% | 24.2% | -7.3 | 24 |
| 1981-12-28 | @ Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1529 | 1560 | 24.2% | 26.2% | 49.7% | +7.3 | 25 |
| 1981-12-28 | Luton Town | L 1-3 | 1638 | 1713 | 34.2% | 29.2% | 36.6% | -9.1 | 24 |
| 1981-12-28 | @ Norwich City | W 3-1 | 1713 | 1638 | 36.6% | 29.2% | 34.2% | +9.1 | 44 |
| 1981-12-28 | Leicester City | D 1-1 | 1629 | 1669 | 39.2% | 29.0% | 31.8% | -0.2 | 37 |
| 1981-12-28 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1669 | 1629 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.2% | +0.2 | 26 |
| 1981-12-30 | Norwich City | D 0-0 | 1536 | 1629 | 31.7% | 29.0% | 39.3% | +0.3 | 26 |
| 1981-12-30 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 0-0 | 1629 | 1536 | 39.3% | 29.0% | 31.7% | -0.2 | 25 |
| 1982-01-09 | Leyton Orient | L 1-2 | 1571 | 1566 | 45.8% | 27.6% | 26.7% | -6.5 | 17 |
| 1982-01-09 | @ Grimsby Town | W 2-1 | 1566 | 1571 | 26.7% | 27.6% | 45.8% | +6.5 | 21 |
| 1982-01-09 | Watford | D 1-1 | 1629 | 1642 | 43.2% | 28.2% | 28.5% | -0.5 | 38 |
| 1982-01-09 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1642 | 1629 | 28.5% | 28.2% | 43.2% | +0.5 | 35 |
| 1982-01-13 | Charlton Athletic | L 0-2 | 1638 | 1536 | 59.8% | 21.1% | 19.1% | -15.6 | 31 |
| 1982-01-13 | @ Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1536 | 1638 | 19.1% | 21.1% | 59.8% | +15.6 | 29 |
| 1982-01-16 | Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1557 | 1614 | 36.7% | 29.2% | 34.1% | -0.1 | 21 |
| 1982-01-16 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 2-2 | 1614 | 1557 | 34.1% | 29.2% | 36.7% | +0.1 | 33 |
| 1982-01-16 | Derby County | W 3-2 | 1572 | 1603 | 40.6% | 28.8% | 30.6% | +4.6 | 24 |
| 1982-01-16 | @ Leyton Orient | L 2-3 | 1603 | 1572 | 30.6% | 28.8% | 40.6% | -4.6 | 22 |
| 1982-01-16 | Rotherham United | W 2-0 | 1629 | 1600 | 49.2% | 26.3% | 24.4% | +7.9 | 28 |
| 1982-01-16 | @ Norwich City | L 0-2 | 1600 | 1629 | 24.4% | 26.3% | 49.2% | -7.9 | 21 |
| 1982-01-16 | Wrexham | D 1-1 | 1652 | 1570 | 57.1% | 22.6% | 20.3% | -1.2 | 34 |
| 1982-01-16 | @ Queens Park Rangers | D 1-1 | 1570 | 1652 | 20.3% | 22.6% | 57.1% | +1.2 | 19 |
| 1982-01-16 | Blackburn Rovers | D 2-2 | 1592 | 1623 | 40.6% | 28.8% | 30.6% | -0.2 | 31 |
| 1982-01-16 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 2-2 | 1623 | 1592 | 30.6% | 28.8% | 40.6% | +0.2 | 32 |
| 1982-01-16 | Newcastle United | L 2-3 | 1642 | 1610 | 49.8% | 26.1% | 24.1% | -6.5 | 35 |
| 1982-01-16 | @ Watford | W 3-2 | 1610 | 1642 | 24.1% | 26.1% | 49.8% | +6.5 | 27 |
| 1982-01-19 | Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1552 | 1722 | 23.6% | 25.8% | 50.6% | +1.0 | 30 |
| 1982-01-19 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 0-0 | 1722 | 1552 | 50.6% | 25.8% | 23.6% | -1.0 | 45 |
| 1982-01-19 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1625 | 1592 | 49.9% | 26.1% | 24.1% | -6.9 | 23 |
| 1982-01-19 | @ Crystal Palace | W 2-1 | 1592 | 1625 | 24.1% | 26.1% | 49.9% | +6.9 | 34 |
| 1982-01-20 | Oldham Athletic | L 0-1 | 1553 | 1629 | 34.1% | 29.2% | 36.7% | -5.6 | 24 |
| 1982-01-20 | @ Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1629 | 1553 | 36.7% | 29.2% | 34.1% | +5.6 | 41 |
| 1982-01-23 | Rotherham United | W 2-0 | 1623 | 1592 | 49.5% | 26.2% | 24.3% | +7.8 | 35 |
| 1982-01-23 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-2 | 1592 | 1623 | 24.3% | 26.2% | 49.5% | -7.8 | 21 |
| 1982-01-23 | Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1553 | 1579 | 41.2% | 28.7% | 30.1% | -0.4 | 31 |
| 1982-01-23 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 0-0 | 1579 | 1553 | 30.1% | 28.7% | 41.2% | +0.4 | 22 |
| 1982-01-23 | Oldham Athletic | W 1-0 | 1598 | 1634 | 39.8% | 28.9% | 31.3% | +5.2 | 25 |
| 1982-01-23 | @ Derby County | L 0-1 | 1634 | 1598 | 31.3% | 28.9% | 39.8% | -5.2 | 41 |
| 1982-01-23 | Barnsley | L 1-3 | 1577 | 1611 | 40.0% | 28.9% | 31.1% | -10.2 | 24 |
| 1982-01-23 | @ Leyton Orient | W 3-1 | 1611 | 1577 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 40.0% | +10.2 | 33 |
| 1982-01-26 | Crystal Palace | D 0-0 | 1580 | 1618 | 39.4% | 28.9% | 31.7% | -0.3 | 23 |
| 1982-01-26 | @ Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1618 | 1580 | 31.7% | 28.9% | 39.4% | +0.3 | 24 |
| 1982-01-26 | Derby County | W 6-1 | 1636 | 1603 | 49.7% | 26.1% | 24.1% | +15.1 | 38 |
| 1982-01-26 | @ Watford | L 1-6 | 1603 | 1636 | 24.1% | 26.1% | 49.7% | -15.1 | 25 |
| 1982-01-30 | Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1621 | 1579 | 51.2% | 25.5% | 23.3% | -1.0 | 34 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Barnsley | D 0-0 | 1579 | 1621 | 23.3% | 25.5% | 51.2% | +1.0 | 24 |
| 1982-01-30 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1631 | 1548 | 57.1% | 22.6% | 20.3% | +3.4 | 38 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-1 | 1548 | 1631 | 20.3% | 22.6% | 57.1% | -3.4 | 24 |
| 1982-01-30 | Shrewsbury Town | W 3-1 | 1614 | 1587 | 48.9% | 26.4% | 24.6% | +6.9 | 36 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Chelsea | L 1-3 | 1587 | 1614 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 48.9% | -6.9 | 23 |
| 1982-01-30 | Queens Park Rangers | D 0-0 | 1619 | 1651 | 40.3% | 28.8% | 30.9% | -0.3 | 25 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Crystal Palace | D 0-0 | 1651 | 1619 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 40.3% | +0.3 | 35 |
| 1982-01-30 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-1 | 1588 | 1599 | 43.5% | 28.2% | 28.3% | +7.8 | 28 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Derby County | L 1-3 | 1599 | 1588 | 28.3% | 28.2% | 43.5% | -7.8 | 34 |
| 1982-01-30 | Charlton Athletic | D 3-3 | 1564 | 1552 | 46.8% | 27.2% | 26.0% | -0.4 | 18 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Grimsby Town | D 3-3 | 1552 | 1564 | 26.0% | 27.2% | 46.8% | +0.4 | 32 |
| 1982-01-30 | Leicester City | W 2-1 | 1721 | 1670 | 52.6% | 24.9% | 22.5% | +3.6 | 48 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1670 | 1721 | 22.5% | 24.9% | 52.6% | -3.6 | 26 |
| 1982-01-30 | Norwich City | W 2-1 | 1616 | 1637 | 42.0% | 28.5% | 29.5% | +4.7 | 30 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1637 | 1616 | 29.5% | 28.5% | 42.0% | -4.7 | 28 |
| 1982-01-30 | Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1629 | 1557 | 55.6% | 23.4% | 21.0% | -1.1 | 42 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1557 | 1629 | 21.0% | 23.4% | 55.6% | +1.1 | 22 |
| 1982-01-30 | Watford | L 1-2 | 1585 | 1651 | 35.4% | 29.2% | 35.4% | -5.4 | 21 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Rotherham United | W 2-1 | 1651 | 1585 | 35.4% | 29.2% | 35.4% | +5.4 | 41 |
| 1982-01-30 | Leyton Orient | L 0-1 | 1571 | 1567 | 45.6% | 27.6% | 26.8% | -6.8 | 19 |
| 1982-01-30 | @ Wrexham | W 1-0 | 1567 | 1571 | 26.8% | 27.6% | 45.6% | +6.8 | 27 |
| 1982-02-02 | Derby County | W 2-1 | 1579 | 1596 | 42.6% | 28.4% | 29.0% | +4.6 | 24 |
| 1982-02-02 | @ Rotherham United | L 1-2 | 1596 | 1579 | 29.0% | 28.4% | 42.6% | -4.6 | 28 |
| 1982-02-02 | Barnsley | L 0-2 | 1580 | 1620 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 31.9% | -11.6 | 23 |
| 1982-02-02 | @ Shrewsbury Town | W 2-0 | 1620 | 1580 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.1% | +11.6 | 37 |
| 1982-02-03 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-0 | 1621 | 1558 | 54.2% | 24.1% | 21.7% | +6.9 | 33 |
| 1982-02-03 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-2 | 1558 | 1621 | 21.7% | 24.1% | 54.2% | -6.9 | 22 |
| 1982-02-03 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 2-3 | 1632 | 1591 | 51.1% | 25.6% | 23.4% | -6.6 | 28 |
| 1982-02-03 | @ Norwich City | W 3-2 | 1591 | 1632 | 23.4% | 25.6% | 51.1% | +6.6 | 37 |
| 1982-02-06 | Barnsley | W 2-1 | 1551 | 1632 | 33.3% | 29.1% | 37.6% | +5.6 | 25 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-2 | 1632 | 1551 | 37.6% | 29.1% | 33.3% | -5.6 | 37 |
| 1982-02-06 | Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1580 | 1628 | 38.1% | 29.1% | 32.8% | +5.4 | 27 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-1 | 1628 | 1580 | 32.8% | 29.1% | 38.1% | -5.4 | 33 |
| 1982-02-06 | Rotherham United | L 1-2 | 1544 | 1584 | 39.2% | 29.0% | 31.8% | -5.8 | 24 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1584 | 1544 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.2% | +5.8 | 27 |
| 1982-02-06 | Crystal Palace | W 2-1 | 1553 | 1618 | 35.5% | 29.2% | 35.3% | +5.4 | 35 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 1-2 | 1618 | 1553 | 35.3% | 29.2% | 35.5% | -5.4 | 25 |
| 1982-02-06 | Derby County | W 2-1 | 1666 | 1591 | 55.9% | 23.3% | 20.9% | +3.3 | 29 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Leicester City | L 1-2 | 1591 | 1666 | 20.9% | 23.3% | 55.9% | -3.3 | 28 |
| 1982-02-06 | Blackburn Rovers | D 0-0 | 1574 | 1634 | 36.2% | 29.2% | 34.6% | -0.0 | 28 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Leyton Orient | D 0-0 | 1634 | 1574 | 34.6% | 29.2% | 36.2% | +0.0 | 39 |
| 1982-02-06 | Wrexham | W 4-0 | 1626 | 1564 | 54.0% | 24.2% | 21.8% | +13.2 | 31 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Norwich City | L 0-4 | 1564 | 1626 | 21.8% | 24.2% | 54.0% | -13.2 | 19 |
| 1982-02-06 | Grimsby Town | W 1-0 | 1652 | 1564 | 57.7% | 22.2% | 20.0% | +3.3 | 38 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-1 | 1564 | 1652 | 20.0% | 22.2% | 57.7% | -3.3 | 18 |
| 1982-02-06 | Luton Town | D 3-3 | 1598 | 1725 | 27.7% | 28.0% | 44.3% | +0.3 | 38 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 3-3 | 1725 | 1598 | 44.3% | 28.0% | 27.7% | -0.3 | 49 |
| 1982-02-06 | Oldham Athletic | W 2-1 | 1568 | 1628 | 36.4% | 29.2% | 34.4% | +5.3 | 26 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 1-2 | 1628 | 1568 | 34.4% | 29.2% | 36.4% | -5.3 | 42 |
| 1982-02-06 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1656 | 1620 | 50.2% | 25.9% | 23.8% | +4.1 | 44 |
| 1982-02-06 | @ Watford | L 0-1 | 1620 | 1656 | 23.8% | 25.9% | 50.2% | -4.1 | 36 |
| 1982-02-09 | Watford | D 0-0 | 1626 | 1660 | 40.1% | 28.8% | 31.0% | -0.3 | 38 |
| 1982-02-09 | @ Barnsley | D 0-0 | 1660 | 1626 | 31.0% | 28.8% | 40.1% | +0.3 | 45 |
| 1982-02-09 | Queens Park Rangers | W 1-0 | 1586 | 1655 | 35.0% | 29.2% | 35.8% | +5.8 | 30 |
| 1982-02-09 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-1 | 1655 | 1586 | 35.8% | 29.2% | 35.0% | -5.8 | 38 |
| 1982-02-09 | Rotherham United | L 1-2 | 1561 | 1590 | 40.8% | 28.7% | 30.4% | -6.0 | 18 |
| 1982-02-09 | @ Grimsby Town | W 2-1 | 1590 | 1561 | 30.4% | 28.7% | 40.8% | +6.0 | 30 |
| 1982-02-13 | Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1588 | 1558 | 49.4% | 26.3% | 24.3% | -0.8 | 29 |
| 1982-02-13 | @ Derby County | D 1-1 | 1558 | 1588 | 24.3% | 26.3% | 49.4% | +0.8 | 36 |
| 1982-02-13 | Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1623 | 1538 | 57.3% | 22.5% | 20.2% | +3.2 | 36 |
| 1982-02-13 | @ Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1538 | 1623 | 20.2% | 22.5% | 57.3% | -3.2 | 24 |
| 1982-02-13 | Cambridge United | W 1-0 | 1596 | 1591 | 45.6% | 27.6% | 26.8% | +4.6 | 33 |
| 1982-02-13 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-1 | 1591 | 1596 | 26.8% | 27.6% | 45.6% | -4.6 | 30 |
| 1982-02-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-1 | 1551 | 1598 | 38.1% | 29.1% | 32.8% | -6.0 | 19 |
| 1982-02-13 | @ Wrexham | W 1-0 | 1598 | 1551 | 32.8% | 29.1% | 38.1% | +6.0 | 41 |
| 1982-02-16 | Queens Park Rangers | W 2-1 | 1634 | 1649 | 42.9% | 28.3% | 28.8% | +4.6 | 42 |
| 1982-02-16 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 1-2 | 1649 | 1634 | 28.8% | 28.3% | 42.9% | -4.6 | 38 |
| 1982-02-16 | Norwich City | W 2-0 | 1623 | 1639 | 42.6% | 28.4% | 29.0% | +9.2 | 45 |
| 1982-02-16 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 0-2 | 1639 | 1623 | 29.0% | 28.4% | 42.6% | -9.2 | 31 |
| 1982-02-16 | Shrewsbury Town | W 3-0 | 1600 | 1574 | 48.9% | 26.5% | 24.6% | +11.6 | 36 |
| 1982-02-16 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-3 | 1574 | 1600 | 24.6% | 26.5% | 48.9% | -11.6 | 26 |
| 1982-02-16 | Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1604 | 1556 | 52.0% | 25.2% | 22.9% | -7.5 | 41 |
| 1982-02-16 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | W 1-0 | 1556 | 1604 | 22.9% | 25.2% | 52.0% | +7.5 | 28 |
| 1982-02-17 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1616 | 1535 | 56.8% | 22.7% | 20.4% | +3.4 | 39 |
| 1982-02-17 | @ Chelsea | L 0-1 | 1535 | 1616 | 20.4% | 22.7% | 56.8% | -3.4 | 24 |
| 1982-02-20 | Rotherham United | L 0-1 | 1564 | 1612 | 38.1% | 29.1% | 32.8% | -6.0 | 28 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1612 | 1564 | 32.8% | 29.1% | 38.1% | +6.0 | 39 |
| 1982-02-20 | Oldham Athletic | D 0-0 | 1587 | 1632 | 38.5% | 29.0% | 32.5% | -0.2 | 31 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1632 | 1587 | 32.5% | 29.0% | 38.5% | +0.2 | 46 |
| 1982-02-20 | Barnsley | D 0-0 | 1532 | 1626 | 31.6% | 28.9% | 39.5% | +0.3 | 25 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1626 | 1532 | 39.5% | 28.9% | 31.6% | -0.3 | 39 |
| 1982-02-20 | Wrexham | W 1-0 | 1559 | 1545 | 47.1% | 27.1% | 25.8% | +4.4 | 39 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-1 | 1545 | 1559 | 25.8% | 27.1% | 47.1% | -4.4 | 19 |
| 1982-02-20 | Blackburn Rovers | W 1-0 | 1669 | 1639 | 49.5% | 26.2% | 24.3% | +4.2 | 32 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Leicester City | L 0-1 | 1639 | 1669 | 24.3% | 26.2% | 49.5% | -4.2 | 42 |
| 1982-02-20 | Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1630 | 1620 | 46.5% | 27.3% | 26.2% | +4.2 | 34 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1620 | 1630 | 26.2% | 27.3% | 46.5% | -4.2 | 39 |
| 1982-02-20 | Derby County | W 3-0 | 1645 | 1587 | 53.4% | 24.5% | 22.1% | +10.3 | 41 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-3 | 1587 | 1645 | 22.1% | 24.5% | 53.4% | -10.3 | 29 |
| 1982-02-20 | Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1596 | 1555 | 51.1% | 25.5% | 23.3% | -0.9 | 42 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 1-1 | 1555 | 1596 | 23.3% | 25.5% | 51.1% | +0.9 | 19 |
| 1982-02-20 | Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1562 | 1626 | 35.8% | 29.2% | 35.0% | -0.0 | 27 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Shrewsbury Town | D 0-0 | 1626 | 1562 | 35.0% | 29.2% | 35.8% | +0.0 | 37 |
| 1982-02-20 | Luton Town | D 1-1 | 1660 | 1725 | 35.7% | 29.2% | 35.1% | -0.0 | 46 |
| 1982-02-20 | @ Watford | D 1-1 | 1725 | 1660 | 35.1% | 29.2% | 35.7% | +0.0 | 50 |
| 1982-02-21 | Crystal Palace | D 0-0 | 1573 | 1613 | 39.3% | 29.0% | 31.8% | -0.2 | 29 |
| 1982-02-21 | @ Leyton Orient | D 0-0 | 1613 | 1573 | 31.8% | 29.0% | 39.3% | +0.2 | 26 |
| 1982-02-23 | Wrexham | W 2-0 | 1618 | 1540 | 56.3% | 23.0% | 20.7% | +6.5 | 42 |
| 1982-02-23 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-2 | 1540 | 1618 | 20.7% | 23.0% | 56.3% | -6.5 | 19 |
| 1982-02-24 | Norwich City | L 0-1 | 1626 | 1634 | 43.8% | 28.1% | 28.1% | -6.7 | 39 |
| 1982-02-24 | @ Barnsley | W 1-0 | 1634 | 1626 | 28.1% | 28.1% | 43.8% | +6.6 | 37 |
| 1982-02-24 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 1-0 | 1626 | 1596 | 49.4% | 26.2% | 24.3% | +4.2 | 40 |
| 1982-02-24 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1596 | 1626 | 24.3% | 26.2% | 49.4% | -4.2 | 42 |
| 1982-02-27 | Blackburn Rovers | L 0-1 | 1619 | 1635 | 42.8% | 28.4% | 28.9% | -6.5 | 39 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Barnsley | W 1-0 | 1635 | 1619 | 28.9% | 28.4% | 42.8% | +6.5 | 45 |
| 1982-02-27 | Grimsby Town | D 2-2 | 1587 | 1556 | 49.6% | 26.2% | 24.2% | -0.6 | 32 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Cambridge United | D 2-2 | 1556 | 1587 | 24.2% | 26.2% | 49.6% | +0.6 | 20 |
| 1982-02-27 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-2 | 1532 | 1591 | 36.4% | 29.2% | 34.4% | -11.0 | 25 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Cardiff City | W 2-0 | 1591 | 1532 | 34.4% | 29.2% | 36.4% | +11.0 | 45 |
| 1982-02-27 | Shrewsbury Town | W 1-0 | 1563 | 1562 | 45.2% | 27.7% | 27.1% | +4.6 | 42 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-1 | 1562 | 1563 | 27.1% | 27.7% | 45.2% | -4.6 | 27 |
| 1982-02-27 | Newcastle United | D 2-2 | 1577 | 1630 | 37.3% | 29.1% | 33.5% | -0.1 | 30 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Derby County | D 2-2 | 1630 | 1577 | 33.5% | 29.1% | 37.3% | +0.1 | 41 |
| 1982-02-27 | Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1673 | 1558 | 61.7% | 20.0% | 18.3% | +3.0 | 35 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Leicester City | L 0-1 | 1558 | 1673 | 18.3% | 20.0% | 61.7% | -3.0 | 28 |
| 1982-02-27 | Watford | L 1-3 | 1573 | 1660 | 32.5% | 29.1% | 38.4% | -8.8 | 29 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Leyton Orient | W 3-1 | 1660 | 1573 | 38.4% | 29.1% | 32.5% | +8.8 | 49 |
| 1982-02-27 | Oldham Athletic | W 2-0 | 1725 | 1632 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 19.7% | +6.2 | 53 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1632 | 1725 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.5% | -6.2 | 46 |
| 1982-02-27 | Queens Park Rangers | L 0-1 | 1641 | 1655 | 43.0% | 28.3% | 28.7% | -6.5 | 37 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Norwich City | W 1-0 | 1655 | 1641 | 28.7% | 28.3% | 43.0% | +6.6 | 44 |
| 1982-02-27 | Crystal Palace | W 2-0 | 1624 | 1613 | 46.7% | 27.3% | 26.1% | +8.4 | 45 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-2 | 1613 | 1624 | 26.1% | 27.3% | 46.7% | -8.4 | 26 |
| 1982-02-27 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1534 | 1616 | 33.2% | 29.1% | 37.7% | +6.0 | 22 |
| 1982-02-27 | @ Wrexham | L 0-1 | 1616 | 1534 | 37.7% | 29.1% | 33.2% | -6.0 | 39 |
| 1982-03-02 | Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1556 | 1555 | 45.2% | 27.7% | 27.1% | -0.6 | 21 |
| 1982-03-02 | @ Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1555 | 1556 | 27.1% | 27.7% | 45.2% | +0.6 | 29 |
| 1982-03-02 | Newcastle United | W 3-0 | 1676 | 1630 | 51.8% | 25.2% | 23.0% | +10.7 | 38 |
| 1982-03-02 | @ Leicester City | L 0-3 | 1630 | 1676 | 23.0% | 25.2% | 51.8% | -10.7 | 41 |
| 1982-03-02 | Cambridge United | W 1-0 | 1731 | 1586 | 65.8% | 17.5% | 16.7% | +2.6 | 56 |
| 1982-03-02 | @ Luton Town | L 0-1 | 1586 | 1731 | 16.7% | 17.5% | 65.8% | -2.6 | 32 |
| 1982-03-02 | Shrewsbury Town | D 0-0 | 1602 | 1558 | 51.6% | 25.3% | 23.1% | -1.0 | 46 |
| 1982-03-02 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 0-0 | 1558 | 1602 | 23.1% | 25.3% | 51.6% | +1.0 | 28 |
| 1982-03-06 | Derby County | W 4-1 | 1641 | 1577 | 54.4% | 24.0% | 21.6% | +8.5 | 48 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 1-4 | 1577 | 1641 | 21.6% | 24.0% | 54.4% | -8.5 | 30 |
| 1982-03-06 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1555 | 1521 | 50.1% | 26.0% | 23.9% | +4.1 | 32 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-1 | 1521 | 1555 | 23.9% | 26.0% | 50.1% | -4.1 | 25 |
| 1982-03-06 | Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1556 | 1733 | 23.0% | 25.3% | 51.7% | +1.0 | 22 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Grimsby Town | D 0-0 | 1733 | 1556 | 51.7% | 25.3% | 23.0% | -1.0 | 57 |
| 1982-03-06 | Barnsley | W 1-0 | 1619 | 1613 | 46.0% | 27.5% | 26.5% | +4.5 | 44 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1613 | 1619 | 26.5% | 27.5% | 46.0% | -4.5 | 39 |
| 1982-03-06 | Rotherham United | L 0-3 | 1626 | 1633 | 44.0% | 28.0% | 27.9% | -18.3 | 46 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Oldham Athletic | W 3-0 | 1633 | 1626 | 27.9% | 28.0% | 44.0% | +18.3 | 48 |
| 1982-03-06 | Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1601 | 1568 | 49.9% | 26.1% | 24.0% | -0.8 | 47 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 1-1 | 1568 | 1601 | 24.0% | 26.1% | 49.9% | +0.8 | 43 |
| 1982-03-06 | Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1669 | 1583 | 57.5% | 22.4% | 20.1% | -1.4 | 50 |
| 1982-03-06 | @ Watford | D 0-0 | 1583 | 1669 | 20.1% | 22.4% | 57.5% | +1.3 | 33 |
| 1982-03-09 | Leicester City | W 4-1 | 1610 | 1687 | 33.8% | 29.2% | 37.0% | +13.6 | 42 |
| 1982-03-09 | @ Chelsea | L 1-4 | 1687 | 1610 | 37.0% | 29.2% | 33.8% | -13.6 | 38 |
| 1982-03-09 | Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1605 | 1517 | 57.8% | 22.2% | 20.0% | +3.3 | 29 |
| 1982-03-09 | @ Crystal Palace | L 0-1 | 1517 | 1605 | 20.0% | 22.2% | 57.8% | -3.3 | 25 |
| 1982-03-09 | Queens Park Rangers | W 4-0 | 1668 | 1661 | 46.0% | 27.5% | 26.5% | +16.2 | 53 |
| 1982-03-09 | @ Watford | L 0-4 | 1661 | 1668 | 26.5% | 27.5% | 46.0% | -16.2 | 44 |
| 1982-03-09 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-1 | 1540 | 1560 | 42.1% | 28.5% | 29.4% | +4.7 | 25 |
| 1982-03-09 | @ Wrexham | L 1-2 | 1560 | 1540 | 29.4% | 28.5% | 42.1% | -4.7 | 32 |
| 1982-03-10 | Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1569 | 1559 | 46.5% | 27.3% | 26.2% | -0.6 | 31 |
| 1982-03-10 | @ Derby County | D 1-1 | 1559 | 1569 | 26.2% | 27.3% | 46.5% | +0.6 | 29 |
| 1982-03-12 | Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1608 | 1623 | 42.8% | 28.3% | 28.8% | +4.6 | 42 |
| 1982-03-12 | @ Barnsley | L 1-2 | 1623 | 1608 | 28.8% | 28.3% | 42.8% | -4.6 | 42 |
| 1982-03-12 | Leyton Orient | W 5-2 | 1569 | 1564 | 45.7% | 27.6% | 26.8% | +9.1 | 46 |
| 1982-03-12 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 2-5 | 1564 | 1569 | 26.8% | 27.6% | 45.7% | -9.1 | 29 |
| 1982-03-12 | Wrexham | D 0-0 | 1732 | 1544 | 71.6% | 13.9% | 14.5% | -2.0 | 58 |
| 1982-03-12 | @ Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1544 | 1732 | 14.5% | 13.9% | 71.6% | +2.1 | 26 |
| 1982-03-13 | Grimsby Town | W 2-0 | 1650 | 1557 | 58.5% | 21.8% | 19.7% | +6.1 | 51 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-2 | 1557 | 1650 | 19.7% | 21.8% | 58.5% | -6.2 | 22 |
| 1982-03-13 | Bolton Wanderers | W 2-1 | 1585 | 1555 | 49.4% | 26.3% | 24.3% | +3.9 | 36 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Cambridge United | L 1-2 | 1555 | 1585 | 24.3% | 26.3% | 49.4% | -3.9 | 32 |
| 1982-03-13 | Crystal Palace | W 4-1 | 1568 | 1608 | 39.2% | 29.0% | 31.9% | +12.2 | 34 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Derby County | L 1-4 | 1608 | 1568 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.2% | -12.2 | 29 |
| 1982-03-13 | Queens Park Rangers | W 3-2 | 1673 | 1645 | 49.2% | 26.4% | 24.5% | +3.8 | 41 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Leicester City | L 2-3 | 1645 | 1673 | 24.5% | 26.4% | 49.2% | -3.8 | 44 |
| 1982-03-13 | Watford | W 4-2 | 1634 | 1684 | 37.7% | 29.1% | 33.1% | +8.0 | 40 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Norwich City | L 2-4 | 1684 | 1634 | 33.1% | 29.1% | 37.7% | -7.9 | 53 |
| 1982-03-13 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-3 | 1608 | 1601 | 46.1% | 27.5% | 26.5% | -18.9 | 46 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Oldham Athletic | W 3-0 | 1601 | 1608 | 26.5% | 27.5% | 46.1% | +18.9 | 50 |
| 1982-03-13 | Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1651 | 1624 | 49.0% | 26.4% | 24.6% | -0.9 | 49 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Rotherham United | D 0-0 | 1624 | 1651 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 49.0% | +0.9 | 45 |
| 1982-03-13 | Cardiff City | D 1-1 | 1559 | 1514 | 51.7% | 25.3% | 23.0% | -0.9 | 30 |
| 1982-03-13 | @ Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1514 | 1559 | 23.0% | 25.3% | 51.7% | +0.9 | 26 |
| 1982-03-16 | Luton Town | W 4-3 | 1613 | 1730 | 28.8% | 28.3% | 42.9% | +5.7 | 45 |
| 1982-03-16 | @ Barnsley | L 3-4 | 1730 | 1613 | 42.9% | 28.3% | 28.8% | -5.7 | 58 |
| 1982-03-16 | Watford | L 0-2 | 1551 | 1676 | 27.9% | 28.1% | 44.0% | -8.9 | 22 |
| 1982-03-16 | @ Grimsby Town | W 2-0 | 1676 | 1551 | 44.0% | 28.1% | 27.9% | +8.9 | 56 |
| 1982-03-16 | Norwich City | D 1-1 | 1555 | 1642 | 32.6% | 29.1% | 38.4% | +0.2 | 30 |
| 1982-03-16 | @ Leyton Orient | D 1-1 | 1642 | 1555 | 38.4% | 29.1% | 32.6% | -0.2 | 41 |
| 1982-03-16 | Wrexham | D 1-1 | 1558 | 1546 | 46.8% | 27.2% | 26.0% | -0.7 | 31 |
| 1982-03-16 | @ Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1546 | 1558 | 26.0% | 27.2% | 46.8% | +0.6 | 27 |
| 1982-03-17 | Crystal Palace | L 1-2 | 1619 | 1596 | 48.4% | 26.7% | 25.0% | -6.7 | 42 |
| 1982-03-17 | @ Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1596 | 1619 | 25.0% | 26.7% | 48.4% | +6.7 | 32 |
| 1982-03-17 | Rotherham United | W 1-0 | 1677 | 1650 | 49.0% | 26.4% | 24.6% | +4.2 | 44 |
| 1982-03-17 | @ Leicester City | L 0-1 | 1650 | 1677 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 49.0% | -4.2 | 49 |
| 1982-03-20 | Norwich City | L 0-1 | 1551 | 1642 | 32.0% | 29.0% | 39.0% | -5.3 | 32 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1642 | 1551 | 39.0% | 29.0% | 32.0% | +5.3 | 44 |
| 1982-03-20 | Cambridge United | W 5-4 | 1514 | 1589 | 34.3% | 29.2% | 36.5% | +5.0 | 29 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Cardiff City | L 4-5 | 1589 | 1514 | 36.5% | 29.2% | 34.3% | -5.0 | 36 |
| 1982-03-20 | Rotherham United | L 1-4 | 1612 | 1646 | 40.1% | 28.9% | 31.1% | -14.4 | 42 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Chelsea | W 4-1 | 1646 | 1612 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 40.1% | +14.4 | 52 |
| 1982-03-20 | Luton Town | D 3-3 | 1603 | 1725 | 28.3% | 28.2% | 43.5% | +0.3 | 33 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Crystal Palace | D 3-3 | 1725 | 1603 | 43.5% | 28.2% | 28.3% | -0.3 | 59 |
| 1982-03-20 | Derby County | W 1-0 | 1542 | 1580 | 39.4% | 28.9% | 31.6% | +5.2 | 25 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Grimsby Town | L 0-1 | 1580 | 1542 | 31.6% | 28.9% | 39.4% | -5.3 | 34 |
| 1982-03-20 | Oldham Athletic | W 2-0 | 1625 | 1589 | 50.3% | 25.9% | 23.8% | +7.7 | 48 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-2 | 1589 | 1625 | 23.8% | 25.9% | 50.3% | -7.7 | 46 |
| 1982-03-20 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-0 | 1641 | 1578 | 54.3% | 24.1% | 21.6% | +13.1 | 47 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-4 | 1578 | 1641 | 21.6% | 24.1% | 54.3% | -13.1 | 46 |
| 1982-03-20 | Leicester City | W 2-0 | 1619 | 1681 | 36.0% | 29.2% | 34.8% | +10.6 | 53 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-2 | 1681 | 1619 | 34.8% | 29.2% | 36.0% | -10.6 | 44 |
| 1982-03-20 | Shrewsbury Town | W 3-1 | 1685 | 1558 | 63.4% | 19.0% | 17.6% | +4.6 | 59 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Watford | L 1-3 | 1558 | 1685 | 17.6% | 19.0% | 63.4% | -4.6 | 31 |
| 1982-03-20 | Blackburn Rovers | W 1-0 | 1547 | 1656 | 29.8% | 28.6% | 41.6% | +6.4 | 30 |
| 1982-03-20 | @ Wrexham | L 0-1 | 1656 | 1547 | 41.6% | 28.6% | 29.8% | -6.4 | 51 |
| 1982-03-23 | Grimsby Town | W 3-2 | 1618 | 1547 | 55.4% | 23.5% | 21.1% | +3.2 | 48 |
| 1982-03-23 | @ Barnsley | L 2-3 | 1547 | 1618 | 21.1% | 23.5% | 55.4% | -3.2 | 25 |
| 1982-03-23 | Leicester City | L 0-2 | 1603 | 1671 | 35.2% | 29.2% | 35.6% | -10.7 | 33 |
| 1982-03-23 | @ Crystal Palace | W 2-0 | 1671 | 1603 | 35.6% | 29.2% | 35.2% | +10.7 | 47 |
| 1982-03-27 | Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1649 | 1592 | 53.4% | 24.5% | 22.1% | +3.8 | 54 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 0-1 | 1592 | 1649 | 22.1% | 24.5% | 53.4% | -3.8 | 33 |
| 1982-03-27 | Luton Town | D 0-0 | 1575 | 1724 | 25.5% | 27.0% | 47.5% | +0.8 | 35 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Derby County | D 0-0 | 1724 | 1575 | 47.5% | 27.0% | 25.5% | -0.8 | 60 |
| 1982-03-27 | Wrexham | D 1-1 | 1544 | 1553 | 43.6% | 28.2% | 28.2% | -0.5 | 26 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Grimsby Town | D 1-1 | 1553 | 1544 | 28.2% | 28.2% | 43.6% | +0.5 | 31 |
| 1982-03-27 | Charlton Athletic | W 3-1 | 1682 | 1565 | 61.9% | 19.9% | 18.2% | +4.8 | 50 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Leicester City | L 1-3 | 1565 | 1682 | 18.2% | 19.9% | 61.9% | -4.8 | 46 |
| 1982-03-27 | Chelsea | W 1-0 | 1632 | 1598 | 50.1% | 26.0% | 23.9% | +4.1 | 51 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1598 | 1632 | 23.9% | 26.0% | 50.1% | -4.1 | 42 |
| 1982-03-27 | Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1647 | 1520 | 63.4% | 19.0% | 17.6% | +2.7 | 47 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1520 | 1647 | 17.6% | 19.0% | 63.4% | -2.7 | 29 |
| 1982-03-27 | Barnsley | D 1-1 | 1581 | 1622 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 31.9% | -0.2 | 47 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1622 | 1581 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.1% | +0.2 | 49 |
| 1982-03-27 | Queens Park Rangers | W 1-0 | 1660 | 1655 | 45.9% | 27.5% | 26.6% | +4.5 | 55 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Rotherham United | L 0-1 | 1655 | 1660 | 26.6% | 27.5% | 45.9% | -4.5 | 47 |
| 1982-03-27 | Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1630 | 1556 | 55.9% | 23.2% | 20.9% | +6.6 | 56 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-2 | 1556 | 1630 | 20.9% | 23.2% | 55.9% | -6.6 | 30 |
| 1982-03-27 | Cambridge United | W 1-0 | 1553 | 1584 | 40.6% | 28.8% | 30.7% | +5.1 | 34 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 0-1 | 1584 | 1553 | 30.7% | 28.8% | 40.6% | -5.1 | 36 |
| 1982-03-27 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1690 | 1546 | 65.7% | 17.6% | 16.8% | +7.2 | 62 |
| 1982-03-27 | @ Watford | L 0-3 | 1546 | 1690 | 16.8% | 17.6% | 65.7% | -7.2 | 32 |
| 1982-03-29 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 2-0 | 1650 | 1637 | 47.0% | 27.2% | 25.9% | +8.3 | 50 |
| 1982-03-29 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-2 | 1637 | 1650 | 25.9% | 27.2% | 47.0% | -8.3 | 56 |
| 1982-03-30 | Grimsby Town | W 2-1 | 1517 | 1543 | 41.2% | 28.7% | 30.1% | +4.8 | 32 |
| 1982-03-30 | @ Cardiff City | L 1-2 | 1543 | 1517 | 30.1% | 28.7% | 41.2% | -4.8 | 26 |
| 1982-03-30 | Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1724 | 1549 | 69.8% | 15.0% | 15.2% | +4.3 | 63 |
| 1982-03-30 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1549 | 1724 | 15.2% | 15.0% | 69.8% | -4.3 | 30 |
| 1982-03-30 | Leicester City | D 1-1 | 1558 | 1686 | 27.6% | 27.9% | 44.4% | +0.5 | 35 |
| 1982-03-30 | @ Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1686 | 1558 | 44.4% | 27.9% | 27.6% | -0.5 | 51 |
| 1982-03-31 | Crystal Palace | D 0-0 | 1636 | 1588 | 52.0% | 25.1% | 22.8% | -1.1 | 52 |
| 1982-03-31 | @ Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1588 | 1636 | 22.8% | 25.1% | 52.0% | +1.0 | 34 |
| 1982-04-02 | Rotherham United | W 3-0 | 1622 | 1665 | 38.8% | 29.0% | 32.2% | +14.6 | 52 |
| 1982-04-02 | @ Barnsley | L 0-3 | 1665 | 1622 | 32.2% | 29.0% | 38.8% | -14.6 | 55 |
| 1982-04-03 | Shrewsbury Town | D 1-1 | 1538 | 1559 | 42.1% | 28.5% | 29.4% | -0.4 | 33 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 1-1 | 1559 | 1538 | 29.4% | 28.5% | 42.1% | +0.4 | 36 |
| 1982-04-03 | Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1579 | 1650 | 34.7% | 29.2% | 36.1% | -5.3 | 36 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1650 | 1579 | 36.1% | 29.2% | 34.7% | +5.3 | 50 |
| 1982-04-03 | Watford | W 2-0 | 1522 | 1697 | 23.2% | 25.5% | 51.3% | +14.0 | 35 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Cardiff City | L 0-2 | 1697 | 1522 | 51.3% | 25.5% | 23.2% | -14.0 | 62 |
| 1982-04-03 | Newcastle United | L 0-1 | 1560 | 1635 | 34.1% | 29.2% | 36.7% | -5.6 | 46 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 1-0 | 1635 | 1560 | 36.7% | 29.2% | 34.1% | +5.6 | 55 |
| 1982-04-03 | Oldham Athletic | D 2-2 | 1593 | 1581 | 46.9% | 27.2% | 25.9% | -0.5 | 43 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1581 | 1593 | 25.9% | 27.2% | 46.9% | +0.5 | 48 |
| 1982-04-03 | Grimsby Town | L 0-3 | 1589 | 1538 | 52.5% | 24.9% | 22.6% | -20.7 | 34 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Crystal Palace | W 3-0 | 1538 | 1589 | 22.6% | 24.9% | 52.5% | +20.7 | 29 |
| 1982-04-03 | Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1728 | 1653 | 55.9% | 23.2% | 20.9% | +6.6 | 66 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1653 | 1728 | 20.9% | 23.2% | 55.9% | -6.6 | 54 |
| 1982-04-03 | Derby County | D 1-1 | 1554 | 1576 | 41.9% | 28.5% | 29.6% | -0.4 | 32 |
| 1982-04-03 | @ Wrexham | D 1-1 | 1576 | 1554 | 29.6% | 28.5% | 41.9% | +0.4 | 36 |
| 1982-04-06 | Leyton Orient | W 3-0 | 1658 | 1545 | 61.5% | 20.1% | 18.4% | +8.2 | 53 |
| 1982-04-06 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 0-3 | 1545 | 1658 | 18.4% | 20.1% | 61.5% | -8.2 | 30 |
| 1982-04-06 | Newcastle United | W 4-2 | 1554 | 1641 | 32.5% | 29.1% | 38.5% | +8.8 | 35 |
| 1982-04-06 | @ Wrexham | L 2-4 | 1641 | 1554 | 38.5% | 29.1% | 32.5% | -8.8 | 55 |
| 1982-04-07 | Cambridge United | W 4-1 | 1593 | 1573 | 47.9% | 26.8% | 25.3% | +10.0 | 46 |
| 1982-04-07 | @ Chelsea | L 1-4 | 1573 | 1593 | 25.3% | 26.8% | 47.9% | -10.0 | 36 |
| 1982-04-09 | Oldham Athletic | D 0-0 | 1647 | 1581 | 54.5% | 23.9% | 21.5% | -1.2 | 55 |
| 1982-04-09 | @ Blackburn Rovers | D 0-0 | 1581 | 1647 | 21.5% | 23.9% | 54.5% | +1.2 | 49 |
| 1982-04-09 | Barnsley | W 3-2 | 1559 | 1636 | 33.9% | 29.2% | 37.0% | +5.3 | 32 |
| 1982-04-09 | @ Grimsby Town | L 2-3 | 1636 | 1559 | 37.0% | 29.2% | 33.9% | -5.3 | 52 |
| 1982-04-09 | Crystal Palace | D 1-1 | 1683 | 1569 | 61.5% | 20.1% | 18.4% | -1.4 | 63 |
| 1982-04-09 | @ Watford | D 1-1 | 1569 | 1683 | 18.4% | 20.1% | 61.5% | +1.4 | 35 |
| 1982-04-10 | Derby County | D 0-0 | 1631 | 1576 | 53.1% | 24.7% | 22.3% | -1.1 | 53 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Barnsley | D 0-0 | 1576 | 1631 | 22.3% | 24.7% | 53.1% | +1.1 | 37 |
| 1982-04-10 | Wrexham | W 2-0 | 1538 | 1562 | 41.5% | 28.6% | 29.9% | +9.5 | 36 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1562 | 1538 | 29.9% | 28.6% | 41.5% | -9.5 | 35 |
| 1982-04-10 | Luton Town | D 1-1 | 1563 | 1735 | 23.6% | 25.7% | 50.7% | +0.9 | 37 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Cambridge United | D 1-1 | 1735 | 1563 | 50.7% | 25.7% | 23.6% | -0.9 | 67 |
| 1982-04-10 | Leyton Orient | W 2-1 | 1536 | 1536 | 44.9% | 27.8% | 27.3% | +4.4 | 38 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Cardiff City | L 1-2 | 1536 | 1536 | 27.3% | 27.8% | 44.9% | -4.4 | 30 |
| 1982-04-10 | Queens Park Rangers | W 2-1 | 1603 | 1667 | 35.8% | 29.2% | 35.0% | +5.3 | 49 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Chelsea | L 1-2 | 1667 | 1603 | 35.0% | 29.2% | 35.8% | -5.3 | 53 |
| 1982-04-10 | Leicester City | D 0-0 | 1632 | 1686 | 37.2% | 29.1% | 33.7% | -0.1 | 56 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Newcastle United | D 0-0 | 1686 | 1632 | 33.7% | 29.1% | 37.2% | +0.1 | 52 |
| 1982-04-10 | Charlton Athletic | W 5-0 | 1655 | 1554 | 59.6% | 21.2% | 19.2% | +13.9 | 53 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Norwich City | L 0-5 | 1554 | 1655 | 19.2% | 21.2% | 59.6% | -13.9 | 46 |
| 1982-04-10 | Grimsby Town | D 2-2 | 1650 | 1564 | 57.5% | 22.4% | 20.1% | -0.9 | 56 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Rotherham United | D 2-2 | 1564 | 1650 | 20.1% | 22.4% | 57.5% | +0.9 | 33 |
| 1982-04-10 | Sheffield Wednesday | L 0-1 | 1559 | 1628 | 34.9% | 29.2% | 35.9% | -5.7 | 36 |
| 1982-04-10 | @ Shrewsbury Town | W 1-0 | 1628 | 1559 | 35.9% | 29.2% | 34.9% | +5.7 | 59 |
| 1982-04-12 | Bolton Wanderers | L 0-2 | 1645 | 1548 | 59.2% | 21.4% | 19.4% | -15.5 | 55 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1548 | 1645 | 19.4% | 21.4% | 59.2% | +15.5 | 39 |
| 1982-04-12 | Chelsea | L 0-1 | 1570 | 1608 | 39.5% | 28.9% | 31.6% | -6.2 | 35 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1608 | 1570 | 31.6% | 28.9% | 39.5% | +6.2 | 52 |
| 1982-04-12 | Rotherham United | W 3-1 | 1577 | 1649 | 34.5% | 29.2% | 36.3% | +9.5 | 40 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Derby County | L 1-3 | 1649 | 1577 | 36.3% | 29.2% | 34.5% | -9.5 | 56 |
| 1982-04-12 | Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1532 | 1564 | 40.4% | 28.8% | 30.8% | -0.3 | 31 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Leyton Orient | D 0-0 | 1564 | 1532 | 30.8% | 28.8% | 40.4% | +0.3 | 38 |
| 1982-04-12 | Norwich City | W 2-0 | 1734 | 1669 | 54.4% | 24.0% | 21.6% | +6.9 | 70 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Luton Town | L 0-2 | 1669 | 1734 | 21.6% | 24.0% | 54.4% | -6.9 | 53 |
| 1982-04-12 | Watford | D 0-0 | 1661 | 1681 | 42.1% | 28.5% | 29.4% | -0.4 | 54 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Queens Park Rangers | D 0-0 | 1681 | 1661 | 29.4% | 28.5% | 42.1% | +0.4 | 64 |
| 1982-04-12 | Newcastle United | W 2-1 | 1634 | 1632 | 45.3% | 27.7% | 27.0% | +4.3 | 62 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1632 | 1634 | 27.0% | 27.7% | 45.3% | -4.3 | 56 |
| 1982-04-12 | Shrewsbury Town | W 1-0 | 1553 | 1553 | 45.0% | 27.8% | 27.2% | +4.6 | 38 |
| 1982-04-12 | @ Wrexham | L 0-1 | 1553 | 1553 | 27.2% | 27.8% | 45.0% | -4.6 | 36 |
| 1982-04-13 | Cardiff City | D 2-2 | 1541 | 1540 | 45.1% | 27.8% | 27.1% | -0.4 | 47 |
| 1982-04-13 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 2-2 | 1540 | 1541 | 27.1% | 27.8% | 45.1% | +0.4 | 39 |
| 1982-04-13 | Oldham Athletic | W 2-1 | 1686 | 1582 | 60.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% | +2.9 | 55 |
| 1982-04-13 | @ Leicester City | L 1-2 | 1582 | 1686 | 19.0% | 21.0% | 60.0% | -3.0 | 49 |
| 1982-04-17 | Watford | L 1-2 | 1630 | 1682 | 37.5% | 29.1% | 33.4% | -5.6 | 55 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Blackburn Rovers | W 2-1 | 1682 | 1630 | 33.4% | 29.1% | 37.5% | +5.6 | 67 |
| 1982-04-17 | Rotherham United | L 1-2 | 1540 | 1640 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 40.2% | -4.9 | 47 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Charlton Athletic | W 2-1 | 1640 | 1540 | 40.2% | 28.8% | 30.9% | +4.9 | 59 |
| 1982-04-17 | Oldham Athletic | W 4-0 | 1564 | 1580 | 42.8% | 28.3% | 28.9% | +17.5 | 38 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Crystal Palace | L 0-4 | 1580 | 1564 | 28.9% | 28.3% | 42.8% | -17.5 | 49 |
| 1982-04-17 | Norwich City | L 0-2 | 1587 | 1662 | 34.1% | 29.2% | 36.7% | -10.5 | 40 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Derby County | W 2-0 | 1662 | 1587 | 36.7% | 29.2% | 34.1% | +10.5 | 56 |
| 1982-04-17 | Chelsea | D 3-3 | 1565 | 1614 | 37.9% | 29.1% | 33.0% | -0.1 | 34 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Grimsby Town | D 3-3 | 1614 | 1565 | 33.0% | 29.1% | 37.9% | +0.1 | 53 |
| 1982-04-17 | Cardiff City | W 3-1 | 1689 | 1540 | 66.3% | 17.2% | 16.5% | +4.2 | 58 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Leicester City | L 1-3 | 1540 | 1689 | 16.5% | 17.2% | 66.3% | -4.2 | 39 |
| 1982-04-17 | Bolton Wanderers | W 3-0 | 1532 | 1563 | 40.5% | 28.8% | 30.7% | +14.1 | 34 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Leyton Orient | L 0-3 | 1563 | 1532 | 30.7% | 28.8% | 40.5% | -14.1 | 39 |
| 1982-04-17 | Newcastle United | W 3-2 | 1741 | 1628 | 61.4% | 20.2% | 18.5% | +2.7 | 73 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Luton Town | L 2-3 | 1628 | 1741 | 18.5% | 20.2% | 61.4% | -2.7 | 56 |
| 1982-04-17 | Shrewsbury Town | W 2-1 | 1661 | 1549 | 61.2% | 20.3% | 18.5% | +2.8 | 57 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 1-2 | 1549 | 1661 | 18.5% | 20.3% | 61.2% | -2.8 | 36 |
| 1982-04-17 | Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1638 | 1564 | 55.8% | 23.3% | 20.9% | +3.3 | 65 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1564 | 1638 | 20.9% | 23.3% | 55.8% | -3.3 | 38 |
| 1982-04-17 | Barnsley | D 0-0 | 1558 | 1630 | 34.5% | 29.2% | 36.3% | +0.1 | 39 |
| 1982-04-17 | @ Wrexham | D 0-0 | 1630 | 1558 | 36.3% | 29.2% | 34.5% | -0.1 | 54 |
| 1982-04-20 | Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1561 | 1546 | 47.3% | 27.1% | 25.7% | +8.3 | 41 |
| 1982-04-20 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-2 | 1546 | 1561 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.3% | -8.3 | 34 |
| 1982-04-20 | Crystal Palace | L 0-1 | 1565 | 1581 | 42.7% | 28.4% | 29.0% | -6.5 | 34 |
| 1982-04-20 | @ Grimsby Town | W 1-0 | 1581 | 1565 | 29.0% | 28.4% | 42.7% | +6.5 | 41 |
| 1982-04-20 | Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1743 | 1615 | 63.6% | 18.9% | 17.6% | -1.1 | 74 |
| 1982-04-20 | @ Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1615 | 1743 | 17.6% | 18.9% | 63.6% | +1.1 | 54 |
| 1982-04-20 | Norwich City | L 0-2 | 1546 | 1673 | 27.8% | 28.0% | 44.2% | -8.9 | 36 |
| 1982-04-20 | @ Shrewsbury Town | W 2-0 | 1673 | 1546 | 44.2% | 28.0% | 27.8% | +8.9 | 59 |
| 1982-04-20 | Leicester City | D 0-0 | 1558 | 1693 | 26.9% | 27.6% | 45.5% | +0.6 | 40 |
| 1982-04-20 | @ Wrexham | D 0-0 | 1693 | 1558 | 45.5% | 27.6% | 26.9% | -0.6 | 59 |
| 1982-04-24 | Charlton Athletic | W 1-0 | 1630 | 1535 | 58.8% | 21.7% | 19.6% | +3.2 | 57 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Barnsley | L 0-1 | 1535 | 1630 | 19.6% | 21.7% | 58.8% | -3.2 | 47 |
| 1982-04-24 | Crystal Palace | D 0-0 | 1549 | 1588 | 39.3% | 29.0% | 31.7% | -0.3 | 40 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Bolton Wanderers | D 0-0 | 1588 | 1549 | 31.7% | 29.0% | 39.3% | +0.2 | 42 |
| 1982-04-24 | Leicester City | L 1-2 | 1569 | 1692 | 28.2% | 28.1% | 43.7% | -4.5 | 41 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1692 | 1569 | 43.7% | 28.1% | 28.2% | +4.5 | 62 |
| 1982-04-24 | Queens Park Rangers | L 1-2 | 1536 | 1664 | 27.7% | 28.0% | 44.3% | -4.4 | 39 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Cardiff City | W 2-1 | 1664 | 1536 | 44.3% | 28.0% | 27.7% | +4.4 | 60 |
| 1982-04-24 | Derby County | L 0-2 | 1616 | 1576 | 50.8% | 25.7% | 23.5% | -13.9 | 54 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Chelsea | W 2-0 | 1576 | 1616 | 23.5% | 25.7% | 50.8% | +13.9 | 43 |
| 1982-04-24 | Grimsby Town | L 0-1 | 1625 | 1559 | 54.7% | 23.9% | 21.4% | -7.8 | 56 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Newcastle United | W 1-0 | 1559 | 1625 | 21.4% | 23.9% | 54.7% | +7.8 | 37 |
| 1982-04-24 | Blackburn Rovers | W 2-0 | 1681 | 1624 | 53.4% | 24.5% | 22.1% | +7.1 | 62 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Norwich City | L 0-2 | 1624 | 1681 | 22.1% | 24.5% | 53.4% | -7.1 | 55 |
| 1982-04-24 | Wrexham | W 2-1 | 1562 | 1558 | 45.6% | 27.6% | 26.8% | +4.3 | 52 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 1-2 | 1558 | 1562 | 26.8% | 27.6% | 45.6% | -4.3 | 40 |
| 1982-04-24 | Luton Town | D 2-2 | 1645 | 1742 | 31.2% | 28.9% | 39.9% | +0.2 | 60 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Rotherham United | D 2-2 | 1742 | 1645 | 39.9% | 28.9% | 31.2% | -0.2 | 75 |
| 1982-04-24 | Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1537 | 1537 | 45.0% | 27.8% | 27.2% | +8.8 | 39 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 0-2 | 1537 | 1537 | 27.2% | 27.8% | 45.0% | -8.8 | 34 |
| 1982-04-24 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 4-0 | 1687 | 1642 | 51.7% | 25.3% | 23.0% | +14.1 | 70 |
| 1982-04-24 | @ Watford | L 0-4 | 1642 | 1687 | 23.0% | 25.3% | 51.7% | -14.1 | 65 |
| 1982-04-27 | Watford | L 0-3 | 1588 | 1701 | 29.3% | 28.5% | 42.2% | -13.5 | 42 |
| 1982-04-27 | @ Crystal Palace | W 3-0 | 1701 | 1588 | 42.2% | 28.5% | 29.3% | +13.5 | 73 |
| 1982-04-27 | Shrewsbury Town | W 5-1 | 1566 | 1546 | 48.1% | 26.8% | 25.2% | +12.8 | 40 |
| 1982-04-27 | @ Grimsby Town | L 1-5 | 1546 | 1566 | 25.2% | 26.8% | 48.1% | -12.8 | 39 |
| 1982-04-28 | Bolton Wanderers | W 1-0 | 1532 | 1549 | 42.6% | 28.4% | 29.0% | +4.9 | 50 |
| 1982-04-28 | @ Charlton Athletic | L 0-1 | 1549 | 1532 | 29.0% | 28.4% | 42.6% | -4.9 | 40 |
| 1982-04-28 | Barnsley | L 0-1 | 1590 | 1633 | 38.7% | 29.0% | 32.2% | -6.1 | 43 |
| 1982-04-28 | @ Derby County | W 1-0 | 1633 | 1590 | 32.2% | 29.0% | 38.7% | +6.1 | 60 |
| 1982-04-28 | Cardiff City | D 1-1 | 1529 | 1532 | 44.6% | 27.9% | 27.5% | -0.5 | 35 |
| 1982-04-28 | @ Leyton Orient | D 1-1 | 1532 | 1529 | 27.5% | 27.9% | 44.6% | +0.5 | 40 |
| 1982-04-30 | Shrewsbury Town | W 4-1 | 1742 | 1533 | 74.2% | 12.2% | 13.6% | +4.5 | 78 |
| 1982-04-30 | @ Luton Town | L 1-4 | 1533 | 1742 | 13.6% | 12.2% | 74.2% | -4.5 | 39 |
| 1982-05-01 | Newcastle United | W 4-1 | 1617 | 1617 | 45.0% | 27.8% | 27.2% | +10.7 | 58 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Blackburn Rovers | L 1-4 | 1617 | 1617 | 27.2% | 27.8% | 45.0% | -10.7 | 56 |
| 1982-05-01 | Watford | D 1-1 | 1537 | 1715 | 23.0% | 25.3% | 51.7% | +0.9 | 51 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Charlton Athletic | D 1-1 | 1715 | 1537 | 51.7% | 25.3% | 23.0% | -0.9 | 74 |
| 1982-05-01 | Barnsley | L 1-2 | 1575 | 1639 | 35.6% | 29.2% | 35.1% | -5.4 | 42 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Crystal Palace | W 2-1 | 1639 | 1575 | 35.1% | 29.2% | 35.6% | +5.4 | 63 |
| 1982-05-01 | Cardiff City | D 0-0 | 1584 | 1532 | 52.6% | 24.9% | 22.6% | -1.1 | 44 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Derby County | D 0-0 | 1532 | 1584 | 22.6% | 24.9% | 52.6% | +1.1 | 41 |
| 1982-05-01 | Oldham Athletic | W 2-1 | 1579 | 1566 | 46.9% | 27.2% | 25.9% | +4.2 | 43 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Grimsby Town | L 1-2 | 1566 | 1579 | 25.9% | 27.2% | 46.9% | -4.2 | 52 |
| 1982-05-01 | Norwich City | L 1-4 | 1697 | 1689 | 46.3% | 27.4% | 26.3% | -16.0 | 62 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Leicester City | W 4-1 | 1689 | 1697 | 26.3% | 27.4% | 46.3% | +16.0 | 65 |
| 1982-05-01 | Rotherham United | L 1-2 | 1528 | 1645 | 28.9% | 28.4% | 42.7% | -4.6 | 35 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Leyton Orient | W 2-1 | 1645 | 1528 | 42.7% | 28.4% | 28.9% | +4.6 | 63 |
| 1982-05-01 | Bolton Wanderers | W 7-1 | 1668 | 1544 | 62.9% | 19.2% | 17.8% | +12.4 | 63 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 1-7 | 1544 | 1668 | 17.8% | 19.2% | 62.9% | -12.3 | 40 |
| 1982-05-01 | Chelsea | D 0-0 | 1628 | 1602 | 48.8% | 26.5% | 24.7% | -0.8 | 66 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | D 0-0 | 1602 | 1628 | 24.7% | 26.5% | 48.8% | +0.8 | 55 |
| 1982-05-01 | Cambridge United | D 0-0 | 1554 | 1565 | 43.4% | 28.2% | 28.4% | -0.5 | 41 |
| 1982-05-01 | @ Wrexham | D 0-0 | 1565 | 1554 | 28.4% | 28.2% | 43.4% | +0.5 | 42 |
| 1982-05-04 | Leicester City | L 0-2 | 1645 | 1681 | 39.7% | 28.9% | 31.4% | -11.7 | 63 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Barnsley | W 2-0 | 1681 | 1645 | 31.4% | 28.9% | 39.7% | +11.7 | 65 |
| 1982-05-04 | Derby County | W 3-2 | 1531 | 1583 | 37.5% | 29.1% | 33.3% | +4.9 | 43 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 2-3 | 1583 | 1531 | 33.3% | 29.1% | 37.5% | -4.9 | 44 |
| 1982-05-04 | Blackburn Rovers | W 1-0 | 1565 | 1628 | 35.9% | 29.2% | 34.9% | +5.6 | 45 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-1 | 1628 | 1565 | 34.9% | 29.2% | 35.9% | -5.6 | 58 |
| 1982-05-04 | Charlton Athletic | W 1-0 | 1562 | 1538 | 48.6% | 26.6% | 24.8% | +4.2 | 55 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Oldham Athletic | L 0-1 | 1538 | 1562 | 24.8% | 26.6% | 48.6% | -4.2 | 51 |
| 1982-05-04 | Sheffield Wednesday | D 2-2 | 1649 | 1627 | 48.4% | 26.7% | 25.0% | -0.5 | 64 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Rotherham United | D 2-2 | 1627 | 1649 | 25.0% | 26.7% | 48.4% | +0.5 | 67 |
| 1982-05-04 | Crystal Palace | W 1-0 | 1528 | 1569 | 39.1% | 29.0% | 31.9% | +5.3 | 42 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 0-1 | 1569 | 1528 | 31.9% | 29.0% | 39.1% | -5.3 | 42 |
| 1982-05-04 | Wrexham | W 2-0 | 1714 | 1553 | 67.9% | 16.2% | 15.9% | +4.6 | 77 |
| 1982-05-04 | @ Watford | L 0-2 | 1553 | 1714 | 15.9% | 16.2% | 67.9% | -4.6 | 41 |
| 1982-05-05 | Leyton Orient | D 2-2 | 1603 | 1524 | 56.5% | 22.9% | 20.6% | -0.9 | 56 |
| 1982-05-05 | @ Chelsea | D 2-2 | 1524 | 1603 | 20.6% | 22.9% | 56.5% | +0.9 | 36 |
| 1982-05-05 | Queens Park Rangers | L 0-4 | 1606 | 1680 | 34.3% | 29.2% | 36.5% | -20.0 | 56 |
| 1982-05-05 | @ Newcastle United | W 4-0 | 1680 | 1606 | 36.5% | 29.2% | 34.3% | +20.0 | 66 |
| 1982-05-05 | Grimsby Town | W 2-1 | 1705 | 1583 | 62.5% | 19.5% | 18.0% | +2.7 | 68 |
| 1982-05-05 | @ Norwich City | L 1-2 | 1583 | 1705 | 18.0% | 19.5% | 62.5% | -2.7 | 43 |
| 1982-05-08 | Queens Park Rangers | W 3-0 | 1633 | 1700 | 35.2% | 29.2% | 35.6% | +15.7 | 66 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Barnsley | L 0-3 | 1700 | 1633 | 35.6% | 29.2% | 35.2% | -15.7 | 66 |
| 1982-05-08 | Sheffield Wednesday | W 3-1 | 1536 | 1627 | 32.0% | 29.0% | 39.0% | +10.0 | 46 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Bolton Wanderers | L 1-3 | 1627 | 1536 | 39.0% | 29.0% | 32.0% | -10.0 | 67 |
| 1982-05-08 | Charlton Athletic | W 4-0 | 1571 | 1534 | 50.5% | 25.8% | 23.7% | +14.5 | 48 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Cambridge United | L 0-4 | 1534 | 1571 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 50.5% | -14.5 | 51 |
| 1982-05-08 | Crystal Palace | L 0-1 | 1533 | 1564 | 40.6% | 28.8% | 30.6% | -6.3 | 41 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Cardiff City | W 1-0 | 1564 | 1533 | 30.6% | 28.8% | 40.6% | +6.3 | 45 |
| 1982-05-08 | Luton Town | L 1-2 | 1602 | 1746 | 26.0% | 27.2% | 46.8% | -4.2 | 56 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Chelsea | W 2-1 | 1746 | 1602 | 46.8% | 27.2% | 26.0% | +4.2 | 81 |
| 1982-05-08 | Wrexham | W 4-2 | 1586 | 1549 | 50.5% | 25.8% | 23.7% | +5.9 | 59 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Newcastle United | L 2-4 | 1549 | 1586 | 23.7% | 25.8% | 50.5% | -5.9 | 41 |
| 1982-05-08 | Leyton Orient | W 2-0 | 1707 | 1524 | 70.9% | 14.3% | 14.8% | +4.2 | 71 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Norwich City | L 0-2 | 1524 | 1707 | 14.8% | 14.3% | 70.9% | -4.1 | 36 |
| 1982-05-08 | Derby County | D 1-1 | 1566 | 1578 | 43.4% | 28.2% | 28.4% | -0.5 | 56 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Oldham Athletic | D 1-1 | 1578 | 1566 | 28.4% | 28.2% | 43.4% | +0.5 | 45 |
| 1982-05-08 | Blackburn Rovers | W 4-1 | 1649 | 1622 | 48.9% | 26.4% | 24.6% | +9.7 | 67 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Rotherham United | L 1-4 | 1622 | 1649 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 48.9% | -9.7 | 58 |
| 1982-05-08 | Grimsby Town | W 2-0 | 1534 | 1581 | 38.2% | 29.1% | 32.8% | +10.2 | 45 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Shrewsbury Town | L 0-2 | 1581 | 1534 | 32.8% | 29.1% | 38.2% | -10.2 | 43 |
| 1982-05-08 | Leicester City | W 3-1 | 1719 | 1693 | 48.8% | 26.5% | 24.7% | +6.9 | 80 |
| 1982-05-08 | @ Watford | L 1-3 | 1693 | 1719 | 24.7% | 26.5% | 48.8% | -6.9 | 65 |
| 1982-05-11 | Wrexham | W 2-1 | 1570 | 1543 | 49.0% | 26.4% | 24.6% | +4.0 | 48 |
| 1982-05-11 | @ Crystal Palace | L 1-2 | 1543 | 1570 | 24.6% | 26.4% | 49.0% | -4.0 | 41 |
| 1982-05-11 | Queens Park Rangers | W 3-2 | 1751 | 1685 | 54.6% | 23.9% | 21.5% | +3.3 | 84 |
| 1982-05-11 | @ Luton Town | L 2-3 | 1685 | 1751 | 21.5% | 23.9% | 54.6% | -3.2 | 66 |
| 1982-05-12 | Grimsby Town | L 1-2 | 1686 | 1571 | 61.7% | 20.0% | 18.3% | -8.0 | 65 |
| 1982-05-12 | @ Leicester City | W 2-1 | 1571 | 1686 | 18.3% | 20.0% | 61.7% | +8.0 | 46 |
| 1982-05-15 | Chelsea | D 1-1 | 1612 | 1598 | 47.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | -0.7 | 59 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Blackburn Rovers | D 1-1 | 1598 | 1612 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.2% | +0.7 | 57 |
| 1982-05-15 | Newcastle United | L 1-2 | 1574 | 1592 | 42.4% | 28.4% | 29.2% | -6.1 | 48 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Crystal Palace | W 2-1 | 1592 | 1574 | 29.2% | 28.4% | 42.4% | +6.1 | 62 |
| 1982-05-15 | Watford | W 3-2 | 1578 | 1726 | 25.7% | 27.1% | 47.2% | +6.3 | 48 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Derby County | L 2-3 | 1726 | 1578 | 47.2% | 27.1% | 25.7% | -6.3 | 80 |
| 1982-05-15 | Cardiff City | L 0-1 | 1579 | 1527 | 52.5% | 24.9% | 22.6% | -7.6 | 46 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Grimsby Town | W 1-0 | 1527 | 1579 | 22.6% | 24.9% | 52.5% | +7.6 | 44 |
| 1982-05-15 | Shrewsbury Town | D 0-0 | 1678 | 1544 | 64.3% | 18.4% | 17.3% | -1.7 | 66 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Leicester City | D 0-0 | 1544 | 1678 | 17.3% | 18.4% | 64.3% | +1.7 | 46 |
| 1982-05-15 | Oldham Athletic | L 0-3 | 1520 | 1566 | 38.4% | 29.1% | 32.6% | -16.5 | 36 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Leyton Orient | W 3-0 | 1566 | 1520 | 32.6% | 29.1% | 38.4% | +16.5 | 59 |
| 1982-05-15 | Barnsley | D 1-1 | 1754 | 1649 | 60.3% | 20.8% | 18.9% | -1.3 | 85 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Luton Town | D 1-1 | 1649 | 1754 | 18.9% | 20.8% | 60.3% | +1.3 | 67 |
| 1982-05-15 | Cambridge United | W 2-1 | 1681 | 1586 | 58.9% | 21.6% | 19.5% | +3.0 | 69 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Queens Park Rangers | L 1-2 | 1586 | 1681 | 19.5% | 21.6% | 58.9% | -3.0 | 48 |
| 1982-05-15 | Norwich City | W 2-1 | 1617 | 1711 | 31.6% | 28.9% | 39.4% | +5.8 | 70 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | L 1-2 | 1711 | 1617 | 39.4% | 28.9% | 31.6% | -5.8 | 71 |
| 1982-05-15 | Rotherham United | W 3-2 | 1539 | 1659 | 28.6% | 28.3% | 43.2% | +5.9 | 44 |
| 1982-05-15 | @ Wrexham | L 2-3 | 1659 | 1539 | 43.2% | 28.3% | 28.6% | -5.9 | 67 |
| 1982-05-17 | Luton Town | L 2-3 | 1535 | 1752 | 20.2% | 22.4% | 57.4% | -3.0 | 44 |
| 1982-05-17 | @ Cardiff City | W 3-2 | 1752 | 1535 | 57.4% | 22.4% | 20.2% | +3.0 | 88 |
| 1982-05-18 | Leicester City | W 3-0 | 1504 | 1676 | 23.5% | 25.7% | 50.8% | +20.2 | 39 |
| 1982-05-18 | @ Leyton Orient | L 0-3 | 1676 | 1504 | 50.8% | 25.7% | 23.5% | -20.3 | 66 |
Biggest Upsets
The 25 games where the underdog won despite the lowest pregame win probability. Underdog Win % is the winner's pregame chance of winning the game (lower = bigger upset). @ before a team name indicates the away side. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Underdog Win % | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Elo | Score | Team | Elo | Score | |||
| 1 | 1981-11-14 | 17.70% | Leyton Orient | 1554 | 1 | @ Leicester City | 1681 | 0 |
| 2 | 1982-05-12 | 18.33% | Grimsby Town | 1571 | 2 | @ Leicester City | 1686 | 1 |
| 3 | 1982-01-13 | 19.10% | Charlton Athletic | 1536 | 2 | @ Blackburn Rovers | 1638 | 0 |
| 4 | 1982-04-12 | 19.36% | Bolton Wanderers | 1548 | 2 | @ Blackburn Rovers | 1645 | 0 |
| 5 | 1981-09-22 | 19.60% | Cardiff City | 1557 | 3 | @ Luton Town | 1651 | 2 |
| 6 | 1981-09-23 | 20.70% | Bolton Wanderers | 1556 | 2 | @ Derby County | 1633 | 0 |
| 7 | 1981-10-03 | 21.19% | Wrexham | 1572 | 3 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | 1642 | 0 |
| 8 | 1981-12-26 | 21.30% | Chelsea | 1599 | 2 | @ Queens Park Rangers | 1667 | 0 |
| 9 | 1982-04-24 | 21.45% | Grimsby Town | 1559 | 1 | @ Newcastle United | 1625 | 0 |
| 10 | 1981-10-03 | 21.95% | Oldham Athletic | 1621 | 2 | @ Norwich City | 1681 | 1 |
| 11 | 1982-05-15 | 22.56% | Cardiff City | 1527 | 1 | @ Grimsby Town | 1579 | 0 |
| 12 | 1982-04-03 | 22.59% | Grimsby Town | 1538 | 3 | @ Crystal Palace | 1589 | 0 |
| 13 | 1981-09-12 | 22.65% | Sheffield Wednesday | 1615 | 3 | @ Luton Town | 1665 | 0 |
| 14 | 1982-02-16 | 22.86% | Bolton Wanderers | 1556 | 1 | @ Sheffield Wednesday | 1604 | 0 |
| 15 | 1981-09-26 | 23.21% | Shrewsbury Town | 1595 | 1 | @ Crystal Palace | 1638 | 0 |
| 16 | 1982-04-03 | 23.25% | @ Cardiff City | 1522 | 2 | Watford | 1697 | 0 |
| 17 | 1981-08-29 | 23.33% | Leyton Orient | 1596 | 2 | @ Derby County | 1638 | 1 |
| 18 | 1981-10-24 | 23.34% | Barnsley | 1582 | 2 | @ Chelsea | 1624 | 1 |
| 19 | 1982-02-03 | 23.37% | Sheffield Wednesday | 1591 | 3 | @ Norwich City | 1632 | 2 |
| 20 | 1982-05-18 | 23.49% | @ Leyton Orient | 1504 | 3 | Leicester City | 1676 | 0 |
| 21 | 1982-04-24 | 23.51% | Derby County | 1576 | 2 | @ Chelsea | 1616 | 0 |
| 22 | 1981-10-24 | 23.69% | Derby County | 1607 | 1 | @ Crystal Palace | 1644 | 0 |
| 23 | 1982-01-19 | 24.05% | Sheffield Wednesday | 1592 | 2 | @ Crystal Palace | 1625 | 1 |
| 24 | 1982-01-16 | 24.13% | Newcastle United | 1610 | 3 | @ Watford | 1642 | 2 |
| 25 | 1981-12-28 | 24.18% | Charlton Athletic | 1529 | 1 | @ Cardiff City | 1560 | 0 |
Biggest Elo Changes
The 25 games that moved the Elo needle the most. Elo Δ is the magnitude of the rating swing; both teams move by the same amount per game (one up, one down). The winning side is shown first. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Elo Δ | Winning Team | Losing Team | Tie % | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Score | Elo | Win % | Team | Score | Elo | Win % | ||||
| 1 | 1981-10-31 | 27.44 | @ Rotherham United | 6 | 1579 | 39.54% | Chelsea | 0 | 1617 | 31.53% | |
| 2 | 1981-10-03 | 23.67 | Newcastle United | 4 | 1582 | 28.32% | @ Cardiff City | 0 | 1572 | 43.49% | |
| 3 | 1981-10-03 | 21.47 | Wrexham | 3 | 1572 | 21.19% | @ Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 1642 | 55.22% | |
| 4 | 1982-04-03 | 20.72 | Grimsby Town | 3 | 1538 | 22.59% | @ Crystal Palace | 0 | 1589 | 52.48% | |
| 5 | 1981-09-12 | 20.69 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3 | 1615 | 22.65% | @ Luton Town | 0 | 1665 | 52.37% | |
| 6 | 1982-05-18 | 20.26 | @ Leyton Orient | 3 | 1504 | 23.49% | Leicester City | 0 | 1676 | 50.85% | |
| 7 | 1982-05-05 | 19.97 | Queens Park Rangers | 4 | 1680 | 36.51% | @ Newcastle United | 0 | 1606 | 34.30% | |
| 8 | 1981-12-26 | 19.88 | Blackburn Rovers | 3 | 1619 | 24.27% | @ Oldham Athletic | 0 | 1649 | 49.51% | |
| 9 | 1981-08-29 | 19.37 | @ Barnsley | 4 | 1564 | 37.97% | Shrewsbury Town | 0 | 1612 | 32.93% | |
| 10 | 1981-10-17 | 19.16 | @ Luton Town | 6 | 1669 | 54.40% | Grimsby Town | 0 | 1605 | 21.59% | |
| 11 | 1982-03-13 | 18.87 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3 | 1601 | 26.48% | @ Oldham Athletic | 0 | 1608 | 46.06% | |
| 12 | 1982-03-06 | 18.28 | Rotherham United | 3 | 1633 | 27.91% | @ Oldham Athletic | 0 | 1626 | 44.05% | |
| 13 | 1982-04-17 | 17.46 | @ Crystal Palace | 4 | 1564 | 42.77% | Oldham Athletic | 0 | 1580 | 28.87% | |
| 14 | 1981-11-28 | 16.65 | Oldham Athletic | 3 | 1623 | 32.29% | @ Wrexham | 0 | 1580 | 38.68% | |
| 15 | 1982-05-15 | 16.55 | Oldham Athletic | 3 | 1566 | 32.56% | @ Leyton Orient | 0 | 1520 | 38.37% | |
| 16 | 1981-10-17 | 16.51 | @ Charlton Athletic | 3 | 1538 | 32.69% | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 1624 | 38.23% | |
| 17 | 1982-03-09 | 16.21 | @ Watford | 4 | 1668 | 45.97% | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | 1661 | 26.54% | |
| 18 | 1981-11-07 | 16.02 | @ Leyton Orient | 3 | 1538 | 34.19% | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | 1613 | 36.63% | |
| 19 | 1982-05-01 | 15.97 | Norwich City | 4 | 1689 | 26.34% | @ Leicester City | 1 | 1697 | 46.26% | |
| 20 | 1982-05-08 | 15.69 | @ Barnsley | 3 | 1633 | 35.22% | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | 1700 | 35.57% | |
| 21 | 1982-01-13 | 15.61 | Charlton Athletic | 2 | 1536 | 19.10% | @ Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 1638 | 59.81% | |
| 22 | 1982-04-12 | 15.50 | Bolton Wanderers | 2 | 1548 | 19.36% | @ Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 1645 | 59.20% | |
| 23 | 1982-01-26 | 15.09 | @ Watford | 6 | 1636 | 49.74% | Derby County | 1 | 1603 | 24.13% | |
| 24 | 1981-09-23 | 14.96 | Bolton Wanderers | 2 | 1556 | 20.70% | @ Derby County | 0 | 1633 | 56.23% | |
| 25 | 1981-11-28 | 14.96 | @ Blackburn Rovers | 3 | 1603 | 37.58% | Norwich City | 0 | 1654 | 33.29% | |