How Rotherham United, Millwall & Stoke rank in the intriguing Championship result 'fairness' table

By Richie Boon

Published 22nd Feb 2021, 11:20 BST

Updated 22nd Feb 2021, 11:28 BST

The 2020/21 Championship campaign had its 31st gameweek last weekend, and the action certainly didn't disappoint - as a number of quality goals, shock results and dramatic late finishes kept the battle for promotion and the relegation scrap alive with a number of twists and turns.

Stats experts Infogol have compiled their weekly Championship result 'fairness' table, which ranks every result by how 'fair' it was, based on factors such as shots taken and xG (expected goals). Here's how Rotherham United' s 1-0 loss to Norwich City ranks alongside every other second-tier game from last weekend:

. NORWICH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Michael Ihiekwe of Rotherham United reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Rotherham United at Carrow Road on February 20, 2021 in Norwich, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Rotherham United's ranking in the latest Championship fairness table Photo: Stephen Pond

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. Cardiff City 4-0 Preston North End - Fairness rating: 51.2%

Cardiff's shots: 12. Cardiff's xG: 2.52. Preston's shots: 12. Preston's xG: 2.49. Photo: Lewis Storey

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. Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Birmingham City - Fairness rating: 58%

Owls' shots: 10. Owls' xG: 0.84. Blues' shots: 7. Blues' xG: 0.45. Photo: Michael Regan

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. Reading 0-2 Middlesbrough - Fairness rating: 66.2%

Reading's shots: 13. Reading's xG: 0.64. Boro's shots: 8. Boro's xG: 0.96. Photo: Catherine Ivill

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. Huddersfield Town 4-1 Swansea City - Fairness rating: 74.9%

Terriers' shots: 11. Terriers' xG: 0.95. Swans' shots: 9. Swans' xG: 0.42. Photo: George Wood

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1. Cardiff City 4-0 Preston North End - Fairness rating: 51.2%

Cardiff's shots: 12. Cardiff's xG: 2.52. Preston's shots: 12. Preston's xG: 2.49. Photo: Lewis Storey

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2. Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Birmingham City - Fairness rating: 58%

Owls' shots: 10. Owls' xG: 0.84. Blues' shots: 7. Blues' xG: 0.45. Photo: Michael Regan

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3. Reading 0-2 Middlesbrough - Fairness rating: 66.2%

Reading's shots: 13. Reading's xG: 0.64. Boro's shots: 8. Boro's xG: 0.96. Photo: Catherine Ivill

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4. Huddersfield Town 4-1 Swansea City - Fairness rating: 74.9%

Terriers' shots: 11. Terriers' xG: 0.95. Swans' shots: 9. Swans' xG: 0.42. Photo: George Wood

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