As of February 20, 2019, Luton Town leads the league and has the easiest remaining schedule on paper, facing opponents who average 14.92 in the standings.
The Hatters were sitting at the top of the table and have, on paper, the most straightforward run-in, facing sides with an average position of 15 (14.92 to be precise).
Despite a recent slide in performance, Charlton Athletic has the second-most favorable run-in, with their remaining opponents averaging a league position of 13.54.
Despite suffering a recent dip in form, the Addicks have the second easiest run-in and will face teams with an average league position of 13.54.
Doncaster Rovers have the third-easiest path ahead; although they must face the league's top three and bottom three teams, their overall remaining opponents average a rank of 13.33.
Rovers still need to play the top and bottom three sides in League One between now and the end of the season. Their left opponents have an average league position of 13.33.
Portsmouth is struggling with a seven-game winless streak and faces the third-hardest schedule, including three matches against top-six contenders and an average opponent rank of 12.3.
Pompey has covered seven games without a win in the league and still have to play three of the top six teams. They will face teams ranked, on average, 12th in the table (12.3).
Barnsley has the second-most difficult run-in among the top six teams. With tough fixtures against Portsmouth, Doncaster, and a home game against Sunderland, their opponents average a position of 11.69.
With trips to Portsmouth and Doncaster still to come, as well as a home game with Sunderland, Barnsley has, on average, the second hardest run-in in the top six, facing opponents with an average position of 11.69.
Sunderland faces the steepest climb of all. The Black Cats must still take on Barnsley, Portsmouth, and Doncaster, meaning their final 14 opponents are the toughest in the league, averaging a rank of 11.5.
The Black Cats still have to play Barnsley, Portsmouth and Doncaster and will face opponents with an average league position of 11.5 in their final 14 games.