Many readers will inevitably check the book's list against their own favourites.

ECONOMIST: Britishness

The visitors are still pinning their hopes on a series of unlikely results to book a play-off spot and the Brewers are still favourites to go up as champions.

BBC: Burton 0-1 Oxford Utd

Ulster beat provincial rivals Munster at Thomond Park in County Limerick earlier this month to book their place at Dublin's Aviva stadium and started the game as marginal favourites.

BBC: Thousands celebrate Ulster rugby triumph