six-pointer

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

At one time a six-pointer between teams at the bottom used to be about the match, now it could just as easily be about accountancy.

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A five-point win in 2021, a three-pointer in 2022, and a six-pointer last season when Scotland scored one of the country's greatest tries to get the job done.

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Stephen's prediction: This is almost like a mid-table six-pointer.

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Admittedly way too early for a six-pointer, but both sides lacked a clinical edge they will need to find before the season is done - or else rely on St Johnstone's poor form to continue.

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The Women's Super League's enthralling four-way title race could have more twists and turns on Wednesday when Manchester United host Arsenal in a classic six-pointer.

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