TO BREAK A TIE BETWEEN TWO TEAMS
If two teams have the same amount of points in the standings, the following steps are taken in order, to break the deadlock
1. Number of wins
2. Head-to-head, if applicable.
3. Points Allowed
4. Point Differential (+/-)
5. Strength of Schedule (cumulative record of opponents)
6. Coin Toss
TO BREAK A TIE BETWEEN THREE OR MORE TEAMS
If three or more teams have the same amount of points in the standings, the following steps are taken in order, to break the deadlock and place the teams in the proper order.
1. Number of wins
2. Points Allowed
3. Point Differential (+/-)
4. Strength of Schedule (cumulative record of opponents)
5. Coin Toss
The only difference between the TWO-WAY and THREE-OR-MORE tiebreaker is the use of the Head-to-Head scenario.
Please note that winning percentage amongst tied teams in three-team deadlocks, or +/- within multiple matchups (when teams face each other twice) are not used in FPF.