Rank
The team’s position in its division. 1 is the highest rank. An equals sign, such as =5, means a shared rank that still requires review.
The two things to remember: “Points” means competition points earned from match results. “Difference” means sets won minus sets lost, not the difference in rally points scored on court.
Every column, explained
These labels match the public standings table for both divisions.
Team
The club or team competing in that division. Men’s and women’s standings are calculated separately.
Played
Matches counted in the standings, including confirmed forfeits. Played = Wins + Losses. A match awaiting a confirmed result is not counted yet.
Wins
Matches won, whether by 3–0, 3–1 or 3–2, including confirmed forfeit wins. Each match win counts as one win.
Losses
Matches lost, including confirmed forfeits. A 2–3 loss still counts as a loss, even though it earns one competition point.
Points
Competition points earned from match results. These are not the rally points shown in individual set scores such as 25–20.
Sets
Total sets won followed by total sets lost. 12–7 means the team has won 12 sets and lost 7 across its counted matches.
Difference
Sets won − sets lost. For 12–7, the difference is +5. A positive number means more sets won; a negative number means more lost. This is informational, not a ranking tiebreak.
Remaining
Round-robin fixtures still to be resolved for that team. This includes result-pending, interrupted, postponed and overdue fixtures, so it does not always mean matches still to be played.
Finals picture
Whether the team currently sits inside or outside the men’s top 8 or women’s top 6. It is provisional, not confirmation of qualification or elimination. A shared rank across the cutoff requires NVA review.
How competition points are earned
3 ptsWin 3–0 or 3–1
2 ptsWin 3–2
1 ptLose 2–3
0 ptsLose 0–3 or 1–3
A five-set match shares the three competition points: two to the winner and one to the losing team.
Three matches, one standings row
A team wins 3–0, wins 3–2, then loses 1–3.
3Played
2Wins
1Losses
5Points
7–5Sets
+2Difference
Competition points: 3 + 2 + 0 = 5. Sets won: 3 + 3 + 1 = 7. Sets lost: 0 + 2 + 3 = 5. Difference: 7 − 5 = +2.
How the order is decided
Teams are compared in this order. The next step is used only if they are still tied.
- Most match wins
- Most competition points
- Highest set quotient: sets won ÷ sets lost
- Highest rally-point quotient: total points scored ÷ total points conceded across sets
- Head-to-head: for two tied teams, the winner of their last match takes priority. For three or more, the ranking is recalculated using only matches between the tied teams.
Difference and quotient are not the same. A 12–6 set record has a difference of +6 and a quotient of 2.00. A 9–3 record also has a difference of +6, but a higher quotient of 3.00. If wins and competition points are tied, the 9–3 record ranks higher on set quotient.
Rally points are the points scored within each set, for example 25 and 20 in a 25–20 set. Quotients are used in ranking even though they are not separate columns in the public table. Missing played-match scores are never invented to settle a tie. An unresolved tie remains a shared rank for NVA review; alphabetical display does not decide it.
Common questions
Can a team with fewer competition points rank higher?
Yes. Match wins come first. For example, a team with four 3–2 wins has four wins and eight competition points. It ranks above a team with three 3–0 wins and three 0–3 losses, which has three wins and nine competition points.
Does a 3–2 win count less than a 3–0 win?
Both count as one win. A 3–2 win earns two competition points, while a 3–0 win earns three. That difference matters when teams have the same number of wins.
How does a forfeit affect the table?
A confirmed forfeit counts as a 3–0 win with three competition points for the awarded winner, and a 0–3 loss with zero competition points for the forfeiting team. The standings use regulation-awarded 25–0 set scores for the rally-point quotient; these are awarded scores, not rallies that were played.
Why might a match already played still show as remaining?
Its result may still be awaiting confirmation. “Remaining” tracks unresolved fixtures, not just future playing dates. Interrupted and postponed matches also remain unresolved until completed or officially determined. A confirmed overall match score can count towards wins, competition points and sets even when detailed rally scores are missing. Missing rally scores only prevent a tie from being resolved when that quotient is needed.
Does “inside top 6” or “inside top 8” guarantee a finals place?
No. It describes the current table only. Outstanding results, corrections or an unresolved tie can affect positions. NVA confirms finals places separately.
Why can the table change after a match night?
Only confirmed results count. The table updates when results are confirmed or corrected. If the live update is unavailable, the site warns that saved or previously loaded data may be out of date.