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Theoretically, three teams might finish the season with the same goal difference, the same goals scored and draws in all six matches in which they have played each other. Unlikely, I know ... but how would they settle that dilemma? Three play-off games to decide who came 5th, 6th and 7th?

But this confirms that Palace would pip Bolton to fifth place. What would have happened if the two games between Bolton and Palace hadn't separated the two teams?

This seems to suggest that a play-off between Palace and Bolton might be required to decide who will get to play the Albion in the play-off semi-finals. When would they play that game?

... both Palace and Bolton end the season with identical goal difference & identical goals scored (+10 / 70-60). Am I right in thinking that the tie-breaker would be the combined outcome of games between Palace & Bolton? In which case, it would be Palace finishing above Bolton, since the...