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six-pointer

n
(Soccer) informal a football match between two teams in similar positions in the league table, considered as being worth six points as it not only gains the winning team three points but denies three points to the losing team
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Defeat to The Dee this afternoon would see Saints further consigned to the relegation mire, as the boss admits the six-pointer will be significant in determining the Buddies' fate.
ROY Hodgson insists it is premature to call Crystal Palace's Premier League match against Southampton a six-pointer.
ROY Hodgson insists it is premature to call Crystal Palace's Premier League match against Southampton tonight a six-pointer. Only goal difference separates Palace and the Saints with the two relegation-threatened teams just three points above the drop zone.
MILLWALL manager Neil Harris refuses to call today's relegation scrap with Hull 'a six-pointer' - but he knows the heat is on his strugglers.
Julien Ngoy and Jack Fitzwater joined the Saddlers last Wednesday and were thrown straight into a six-pointer against MK Dons and helped earn a much-needed win at the Banks's Stadium.
Ely Rangers are in Friday night action and are involved in a relegation six-pointer away at Ynysygerwn.
Rather than focusing on relegation six-pointer after relegation six-pointer, they can have a tilt at going far in the competition - and play against teams outside of the top flight.
The Wrexham boss is pleased to see his former charges high in the table, praising current boss Malcolm Crosby for continuing the foundations laid during his tenure, and while he denied any talk of the contest being a six-pointer, did add he was hopeful of a decent reception on his return to the International Stadium.
Mitchley brought a magnificent reaction save out of Dan Haystead in the 50th minute but they had to settle for a point ahead of Tuesday night's six-pointer against Curzon Ashton at Stormy Corner.
BANGOR City manager Neville Powell sees tonight's clash at gap Connah's Quay as a real six-pointer. Since becoming City boss in 2007, Powell is unbeaten in 13 matches in all competitions against his old club the Quay.
Goalkeeper Guzan was in awe-inspiring form as Aston Villa secured a crucial 3-2 victory in their relegation six-pointer with QPR.
GAMES don't come much more crucial for Bedworth United and manager Steve Farmer than tonight's 'six-pointer' against Redditch United at The Oval.