But in the age of statistics, what does the underlying data point towards?
Expected goals (xG) is a football metric, which allows you to correctly evaluate team and player performance.
Explanations suggest that in a low-scoring game such as football, final match score does not provide a clear picture of performance.
Analysts say more and more sports analytics turn to advanced models like xG, which is a statistical measure of the quality of chances created and conceded.
The goal of xG was to create the most precise method for shot quality evaluation.
This is how the League One table should look according to the xG data:
9. Sheffield Wednesday - 16th
According to the xG data, Wednesday should be sitting 16th in League One with 12 points. (Goal difference) Photo: George Wood
10. Burton Albion - 15th
According to the xG data, Burton should be sitting 15th in League One with 13 points. Photo: Alex Davidson
11. Shrewsbury Town - 13th
According to the xG data, Shrewsbury Town should be sitting 13th in League One with 15 points. (Goal difference) Photo: Naomi Baker
12. Lincoln City - 13th
According to the xG data, Lincoln should be sitting 13th in League One with 15 points. (Goal difference) Photo: Catherine Ivill