How Huddersfield Town can close the gap to the automatic promotion places

The Terriers have never had so many points at this stage of a season — so why are they still fourth?

Huddersfield Town have been sitting in fourth place for nearly two months now. Even a 16-game unbeaten run has done nothing to help the Terriers close the gap on the top two and a coveted automatic promotion place.

Entry into the play-offs would not be the worst booby prize in the world, but it’s a stressful uncertainty that everyone would rather avoid if possible.

So, are Town still on the right track to make the jump up the table? What’s been holding them back? And how can they find that crucial difference they need?

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How well are Town doing?

We’ve been in the habit this season of comparing Town’s points totals to their previous top six finishes. Our latest check-in on the numbers made for very interesting reading.