six-pointer

British  

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

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Example Sentences

Next up for them is a relegation six-pointer at home to Sean Dyche's Forest, who sit directly above them in the table.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

Now Salernitana faces another relegation six-pointer on Sunday against Cagliari, the team that replaced it in the bottom three.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2022

While perhaps not quite a six-pointer, it’s the kind of match against a fellow bottom-half side than can do a fair amount in shaping a season.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2021

But there is a plum relegation six-pointer at Villa Park, so you do get a little treat.

From The Guardian • Dec. 21, 2019