[Observer]

I have just been doing some mathematical scenarios re the last 3 fixtures of the 6 clubs below Stanley (excluding Torquay) and it transpires that, provided they maintain their superior goal difference, Stanley require only 3 more points for survival, even if Northampton win all their remaining games.

This is because Wycombe, Morecambe, Exeter, Bristol Rovers and Hartlepool are all engaged in fixtures against at least one of their fellow strugglers – in fact Hartlepool face both Morecambe and Exeter. In fact, if none of the matches involving these five teams is a draw, Stanley need only 2 points!