Standing tables display team rankings based on game results. They automatically calculate team positions from finished games, applying ranking criteria like points, goal difference, and wins. Each standing is linked to a tournament group and updates whenever game results change.
🎯 Key Features
- ✅ Automatic calculation – Positions update from game results
- ✅ Configurable ranking criteria – Set tiebreaker rules
- ✅ Position colors – Highlight playoff, promotion, relegation zones
- ✅ Point adjustments – Add bonuses or deductions per team
- ✅ Two layouts – Full table and compact mini version
- ✅ Customizable columns – Show/hide and reorder columns
🚀 Creating a Standing Table
Step 1: Add New Standing
- Go to Sports Leagues > Tournaments > Standings
- Click Add New
Step 2: Select Tournament Group
- Find the tournament in the list
- Select the Stage & Group for the standing
- Click Select Group & Continue
Note
Only tournament groups without existing standings appear in the selection. Each group can have one standing table.
Step 3: Configure and Save
After selecting the group, the standing edit page loads with all teams from that group. Configure ranking rules, colors, and columns, then click Publish.
⚙️ Ranking Criteria
Ranking criteria determine team order when points are equal (tiebreakers). Drag criteria from Available to Current and arrange by priority.
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
pts | Total standing points |
sd | Score difference (scored minus conceded) |
sf | Scores for (total scored) |
ratio | Win percentage (wins / games played) |
all_win | Total wins (all types) |
ft_win | Full time wins |
ov_win | Overtime wins |
pen_win | Penalty/shootout wins |
draw | Total draws |
Tip
Common setup: pts > sd > sf (points, then goal difference, then goals scored). Criteria are applied top to bottom until ties are resolved.
Automatic vs Manual Ordering
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Automatic (Yes) | Positions calculated using ranking criteria. Recommended for most cases. |
| Manual (No) | Use arrows to manually reorder teams. Useful for special tiebreaker situations. |
🎨 Position Colors
Highlight standings positions with background colors to indicate playoff spots, promotion zones, or relegation areas.
Adding Position Colors
- Click Add Color
- Choose color target:
- Place – Color a specific position (#1, #2, etc.)
- Team – Color a specific team’s row
- Select the position number or team
- Choose a predefined color or enter a custom hex color
Predefined Colors
| Color | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| success (green) | Championship, promotion |
| primary (blue) | Playoff spots |
| warning (yellow) | Playoff qualification |
| danger (red) | Relegation zone |
| secondary (gray) | Neutral highlight |
📊 Points Configuration
Points System
The standing displays the point system from your Sport Configuration. Common configurations:
| Result | Soccer/Football | Hockey (OT) | Basketball |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time Win | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Overtime Win | – | 2 | – |
| Draw | 1 | – | – |
| Overtime Loss | – | 1 | – |
| Full Time Loss | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Note
Point values are configured in Sport Configurator, not in the standing table. The standing only displays the current configuration.
Initial Points (Adjustments)
Add bonus or penalty points for specific teams:
- Click Add Points
- Select the team
- Enter points value:
- Positive number for bonus points
- Negative number for deductions (e.g., -3)
Common uses:
- Point deductions for rule violations
- Bonus points carried from previous season
- Walkover/forfeit awards
📋 Table Columns
Configure which columns appear and their display order. Two separate configurations exist:
| Layout | Used For |
|---|---|
| Main Layout | Full standings on tournament pages |
| Mini Layout | Widgets, sidebars, compact displays |
Managing Columns
- Drag columns to reorder them
- Click eye icon to toggle visibility
- Hidden columns appear crossed out with reduced opacity
Available Columns
| Column | Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Played | P | Games played |
| All Wins | W | Total wins (all types) |
| FT Wins | FTW | Full time wins |
| OT Wins | OTW | Overtime wins |
| Draws | D | Draws/ties |
| All Losses | L | Total losses |
| Scores For | SF | Goals/points scored |
| Scores Against | SA | Goals/points conceded |
| Score Difference | SD | SF minus SA |
| Win Ratio | Ratio | Win percentage |
| Points | Pts | Standing points |
📝 Table Notes
Add explanatory notes below the standing table using the Table Notes section. Notes support rich text editing and color placeholders.
Color Placeholders
Use these placeholders to match position colors in your notes:
%success% - Promotion zone
%primary% - Playoff qualification
%warning% - Playoff play-in
%danger% - Relegation zone⚙️ Standing Settings (Defaults)
Configure default settings for new standing tables at Sports Leagues > SL Settings & Tools > Standing Settings.
| Setting | Affects |
|---|---|
| Default Ranking Criteria | Initial tiebreaker rules for new standings |
| Default Columns Order | Initial column arrangement (Main Layout) |
| Default Mini Columns | Initial column arrangement (Mini Layout) |
Tip
These settings apply only to newly created standings. Changing settings does not affect existing standing tables. Each standing can override these defaults.
📊 Displaying Standings
On Tournament Pages
Standings automatically display on tournament pages when a standing table exists for the tournament’s stage/group.
Using the Shortcode
Display standings anywhere using the [sl-standing] shortcode:
[sl-standing id="123"]Shortcode Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
id | (required) | Standing table ID |
title | empty | Custom title above the table |
layout | default | mini for compact layout |
partial | empty | Show subset: 1-5 (positions 1-5) or team ID |
exclude_ids | empty | Team IDs to exclude (comma-separated) |
bottom_link | none | tournament to show link to tournament page |
link_text | empty | Custom text for bottom link |
Examples
Basic standing:
[sl-standing id="123"]Mini layout with title:
[sl-standing id="123" layout="mini" title="Premier League"]Top 5 teams only:
[sl-standing id="123" partial="1-5"]Show teams around specific team (context view):
[sl-standing id="123" partial="45"]With tournament link:
[sl-standing id="123" bottom_link="tournament" link_text="View Full Standings"]Using the Widget
Add the SL Standing widget to any widget area to display a compact standing table in sidebars or footers.
Using the Block
In the block editor, search for “Standing” to add the standing block. Configure the standing ID and display options in the block sidebar.
🆘 Troubleshooting
Standing Not Calculating
Problem: Team positions or points are not updating after games.
Solutions:
- Verify games are marked Finished
- Confirm games are in the correct tournament and group
- Open the standing and click Update to force recalculation
- Clear cache: SL Settings & Tools > Toolbox > Clear Cache
Wrong Positions
Problem: Teams are in unexpected order.
Solutions:
- Check ranking criteria order – ensure priority is correct
- Verify point system in Sport Configurator
- Look for initial point adjustments affecting totals
- Confirm “Automatic Position Calculation” is enabled (not manual)
Columns Not Showing
Problem: Expected columns are missing from the table.
Solutions:
- Check column visibility (eye icon should be enabled)
- Verify you’re editing the correct layout (Main vs Mini)
- Clear browser cache and refresh
Cannot Find Tournament Group
Problem: Tournament doesn’t appear in the group selection.
Solutions:
- Ensure tournament has at least one Group Stage type
- Check if a standing already exists for that group
- Verify tournament is Published
📚 Related Documentation
- Standing Table – Advanced Features [PRO] – Conferences, custom columns, manual data
- Conference & Division Support [PRO] – Split standings by conference
- Text Options – Customize standing column labels