When the playoffs came in it was because they were changing the sizes of the divisions so had to try and make it fair. In normal circumstances top 3 should go up, no logic behind any other system other than money making rip off.
"Nicola Cortese, the Southampton chairman, can expect further offers this summer but, as he surveys the magnificent view over St Mary’s from one of the corporate boxes"
Herds of wildebeest?
So for those that can't be bothered that's Brett 429 (119) = 27.7%
Lee 140 (52) = 37.1%
Assume above includes sub appearances and no idea if they were always playing as out and out strikers.