Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_67 ( played VARCHAR, goals_for VARCHAR, points VARCHAR, position VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Name the total number of played when points of is 31-7, position is 16 and goals for is less than 35

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(played) FROM table_name_67 WHERE points = "31-7" AND position = 16 AND goals_for < 35