Supercomputer predicts how League One promotion fight will unfold for Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley FC, Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town, Bolton Wanderers and Derby County

Over the past eight matches, the Owls and Reds have been the form sides in the third tier.

Wednesday extended their unbeaten league run to a magnificent club record 20 matches with a 1-0 weekend win at Charlton Athletic. It was their ninth triumph in their past ten league appointments - outstanding stuff.

They are three points clear of second-placed Argyle - who crashed 5-2 at Peterborough United on Saturday - with a game in hand and eight points ahead of Ipswich Town, in third, having also played a game less.

Meanwhile, Barnsley are up to fifth after a superb 4-1 win over rivals Derby County. It was their fourth successive league victory and sixth in their past seven matches.

Heading into the midweek fixtures, the Reds are nine points behind Plymouth, with two games in hand. They entertain Argyle on March 11.

The number crunchers at FiveThirtyEight have predicted how the final table will look.

Wednesday are predicted to finish as champions with 99 points - just one shy of the century - and are given a staggering 95 per cent chance of promotion and 80 per cent chance of winning the league.Barsnely are given a 66 per chance of making the play-offs and 38 per cent chance of going up and are tipped to finish third on 86 points, above Ipswich on goal difference.

Key action on Tuesday night sees Derby host Cheltenham and Bolton head to Portsmouth.

Predicted League One table