Manager Frank Lampard gave his post match thoughts following the 2-1 defeat against Stoke City.
| Pos | Pld | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth | 45 | 35 | 94 |
| 2 | Derby County | 45 | 39 | 89 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 45 | 35 | 86 |
| 4 | Peterborough United | 45 | 28 | 83 |
| 5 | Barnsley | 45 | 18 | 75 |
| 6 | Lincoln City | 45 | 27 | 74 |
| 7 | Oxford United | 45 | 22 | 74 |
| 8 | Blackpool | 45 | 18 | 73 |
