One suggestion has been to conclude via a PPG basis – so here’s where Rovers and their third-tier rivals would rank should that be the case:

. DONCASTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Darren Moore, manager of Doncaster Rovers reacts during the Sky Bet Leauge One match between Doncaster Rovers and Shrewsbury Town at Keepmoat Stadium on January 07, 2020 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
(Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: George Wood

. Southend (23rd)
Down 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Bryn Lennon

. Bolton Wanderers (22nd) - 0.76
Up 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

. Tranmere Rovers (21st) - 0.94
Remain in their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey

. AFC Wimbledon (20th) - 1
Remain their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney

. MK Dons (19th) - 1.06
Down 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton

. Rochdale (18th) - 1.06
Up 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

. Accrington Stanley (17th) - 1.14
Remain in their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

. Lincoln City (16th) - 1.20
Down 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Matthew Lewis

. Shrewsbury Town (15th) - 1.21
Up 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill

1. Southend (23rd)
Down 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Bryn Lennon

2. Bolton Wanderers (22nd) - 0.76
Up 1 place from their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

3. Tranmere Rovers (21st) - 0.94
Remain in their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey

4. AFC Wimbledon (20th) - 1
Remain their current League One position. | Getty Images Photo: Julian Finney