ladder

mastery
UK /ˈlad.ə/ US /ˈlæd.ɚ/nounverb

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Which meaning of 'ladder' best matches the usage in the sentence?

Newcastle had won both their previous fixtures in 2011 but were terribly disappointing at Broadhall Way against opponents 73 places below them in the footballing ladder.