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…
21. Sunderland - 4th
Predicted points at end of the season: 78 Predicted goal difference: +16 Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster
22. Plymouth Argyle - 3rd
Predicted points at end of the season: 80 Predicted goal difference: +23 Picture: Harry Trump/Getty Images Photo: Harry Trump
23. Wigan Athletic - 2nd
Predicted points at end of the season: 83 Predicted goal difference: +30 Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images Photo: Lewis Storey
24. Rotherham - 1st
Predicted points at end of the season: 85 Predicted goal difference: +36 Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey