So here we are. Level on points with Belgium with the same number of games played. Same number of goals scored, and with an identical goal difference.
As far as I can tell from the official literature, the list of priorities goes like this:
1. Points.
2. Goal difference.
3. Goals scored.
4. Head to head.
But something Shaka Hyslop said on ESPN has been bothering me.
Both Portugal and Spain find themselves in a similar situation. With the added complication of being level on H2H as they head into their final group games.
Shaka claims that the disciplinary records also count. And if that isn't enough to separate 2 sides, there's also the possibility of a Lucky Draw.
For the record, Belgium (3) , England (2 )
Can anyone familiar with the matter clear this up?
Working out the Group Rankings.
posted on 24/6/18
Fair play then if thats equal its drawn lots.
posted on 24/6/18
comment by Eric_the_king (SE85) (U21241)
posted 3 minutes ago
Belgium have 3 yellows I heard so we're currently top on fair play.
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Hmmmm. He must have known what he was talking about then.
OP updated.
posted on 24/6/18
So if we draw 1-1 and we get 1 more yellow card than Belgium do then there will be a lottery to decide who finishes 1st.
posted on 24/6/18
comment by Eric_the_king (SE85) (U21241)
posted 14 minutes ago
So if we draw 1-1 and we get 1 more yellow card than Belgium do then there will be a lottery to decide who finishes 1st.
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You know that's exactly what is going to happen.
posted on 24/6/18
Imagine if both teams decide they want the favourable draws that could await the team finishing 2nd... could be a bloodbath as each team tries to rack up the most cards
posted on 24/6/18
Group H finish the day after us so it’s impossible to know who’ll finish 1st or 2nd, not that it really matters that much imo.
posted on 24/6/18
Its not out of the question that all 4 teams in group H finish on 4pts.
posted on 24/6/18
Belgium will wack us by a good 3 goals, don't expect anything different
posted on 24/6/18
comment by manutd1982 (U6633)
posted 52 minutes ago
Group H finish the day after us so it’s impossible to know who’ll finish 1st or 2nd, not that it really matters that much imo.
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Incorrect - they finish 3 hours before...
posted on 25/6/18
Don't think it really matters who we face from group H, more a case of trying to avoid Germany or Brazil in the quarter finals.