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…
17. Wycombe Wanderers - 8th
Predicted points at end of the season: 73 Predicted goal difference: +9 Picture: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Photo: Dan Istitene
18. MK Dons - 7th
Predicted points at end of the season: 75 Predicted goal difference: +18 Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton
19. Oxford United - 6th
Predicted points at end of the season: 77 Predicted goal difference: +22 Picture: Alex Burstow/Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow
20. Sheffield Wednesday - 5th
Predicted points at end of the season: 77 Predicted goal difference: +23 Picture: Jacques Feeney/Getty Images Photo: Jacques Feeney