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*10 points for a win *5 points to each side for a tie *5 points to side still batting in a match in which scores finish level *2 points for first innings lead *1 point for first innings tie *If no play possible on the first two days, and the match does not go into the second innings, the side leading on first innings scores 6 points. If the scores are level, the side batting second scores 3 points. *Position determined by points gained. If equal, then decided on most wins. *Each team plays 28 matches. *The first innings in the first 102 matches of the season (first 12 games played by each county on a home and away basis) was restricted to 65 overs. Normal conditions applied to return matches or when sides met only once in the season.References
{{English cricket seasons 1966 in English cricket County Championship seasons