Question: What was the highest Tie no when the home team was the Bolton Wanderers, and the date was Middlesbrough?
SQL: SELECT MAX("Tie no") FROM "2-17440483-6" WHERE "Home team" = 'Bolton Wanderers' AND "Date" = 'Middlesbrough';

Question: What is the average Tie no when the date is Birmingham City?
SQL: SELECT AVG("Tie no") FROM "2-17440483-6" WHERE "Date" = 'Birmingham City';

Question: What was the Tie no when then home team was Stoke City for the game played on 9 February 1946?
SQL: SELECT "Tie no" FROM "2-17440483-6" WHERE "Home team" = 'Stoke City' AND "Date" = '9 February 1946';