But will it have been enough to convince FiveThirtyEight’s Supercomputer that Danny Cowley’s 10th-placed side, who are currently on a six-match unbeaten run, have enough about them to mount a serious promotion challenge?
Their data model uses key statistics to map out the season – and here’s what it predicts will be the final league table using the latest information…
9. Gillingham - 16th
Predicted points at end of the season: 55 Predicted goal difference: -9 Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
10. Burton Albion - 15th
Predicted points at end of the season: 57 Predicted goal difference: -13 Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images Photo: Tony Marshall
11. Fleetwood Town - 14th
Predicted points at end of the season: 58 Predicted goal difference: +1 Picture: Paul Thompson Photo: Paul Thompson
12. Bolton Wanderers - 13th
Predicted points at end of the season: 62 Predicted goal difference: -2 Picture: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images Photo: Jacques Feeney