EFL League Two 2026/2027: standings, schedule and stats
EnglandSeason 2026/2027
About the league: EFL League Two
EFL League Two is a soccer league in England. The 2026/2027 season features 24 teams, with Walsall leading the standings on 7 points. Games average 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them. The schedule runs from August 15, 2026 through May 8, 2027.
EFL League Two 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season overview
36 games have been completed in the 2026/2027 EFL League Two season. Walsall leads the standings with 7 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games. 50% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 50% of games. 31% end in a draw. Road teams win 19% of games.
Team leaders
Bristol Rovers has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game. Both teams scored in 100% of Rotherham United's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Walsall | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | +4 | 7 | 2.33 | WDW |
| 2 |  Barnet | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | +4 | 7 | 2.33 | WWD |
| 3 |  Crewe Alexandra | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | +2 | 7 | 2.33 | WWD |
| 4 |  Colchester United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | +2 | 7 | 2.33 | DWW |
| 5 |  York City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | +2 | 7 | 2.33 | WDW |
| 6 |  Oldham Athletic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | +4 | 6 | 2.00 | WLW |
| 7 |  Bristol Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | +3 | 6 | 2.00 | LWW |
| 8 |  Tranmere Rovers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | +2 | 5 | 1.67 | WDD |
| 9 |  Fleetwood Town | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | WDD |
| 10 |  Grimsby Town | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | +1 | 5 | 1.67 | WDD |
| 11 |  Newport County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | +1 | 4 | 1.33 | WLD |
| 12 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | LDW |
| 13 |  Cheltenham Town | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 | WLD |
| 14 |  Swindon Town | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 | DWL |
| 15 |  Exeter City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 | 1.00 | LWL |
| 16 |  Chesterfield | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 | 1.00 | LWL |
| 17 |  Crawley Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 | 1.00 | LWL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 | 1.00 | LLW |
| 19 |  Northampton Town | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 | DLD |
| 20 |  Port Vale | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 2 | 0.67 | LDD |
| 21 |  Gillingham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 | LDD |
| 22 |  Accrington Stanley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 | DLL |
| 23 |  Salford City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 | 0.00 | LLL |
| 24 |  Rochdale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 | 0.00 | LLL |
League statistics
The 2026/2027 season stats cover 36 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Bristol Rovers3.00
- 2Barnet2.67
- 3Newport County2.67
- 4Oldham Athletic2.00
- 5York City2.00
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1Crewe Alexandra0.00
- 2Oldham Athletic0.67
- 3Grimsby Town0.67
- 4Fleetwood Town0.67
- 5Walsall0.67
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Rotherham United100%
- 2York City100%
- 3Cheltenham Town100%
- 4Barnet100%
- 5Accrington Stanley67%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Cheltenham Town100%
- 2Barnet100%
- 3Newport County100%
- 4Oldham Athletic67%
- 5Accrington Stanley67%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, EFL League Two rates close to average for game pace, below average for chance quality and below average for openness. Home advantage is above average, game intensity is close to average, and competitive balance is below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Alexander Lewis Newby7.71
- 2Jack Fitzwater7.68
- 3Jed Ward7.65
- 4Kabongo Tshimanga7.57
- 5James Connolly7.45
- 6Fabrizio cavegn7.44
- 7Karl Mike Fondop-Talum7.37
- 8James Brophy7.30
Most minutes
- 1Ted Cann270
- 2Kian Spence270
- 3Denzel Hall270
- 4Ewan Otoo270
- 5Connor Ripley270
- 6Aaron John Drinan270
- 7Mitchell Clark270
- 8Stephen Negru270
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 2.26 | 1.23 | +1.03 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | York City | 3 | 1.77 | 1.04 | +0.73 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 3 | Barnet | 3 | 1.86 | 1.14 | +0.73 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 4 | Grimsby Town | 3 | 1.61 | 1.18 | +0.43 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 5 | Port Vale | 3 | 1.34 | 1.08 | +0.26 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 6 | Northampton Town | 3 | 1.12 | 0.86 | +0.26 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 7 | Accrington Stanley | 3 | 1.85 | 1.61 | +0.24 | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| 8 | Rotherham United | 3 | 1.42 | 1.20 | +0.22 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 9 | Oldham Athletic | 3 | 1.55 | 1.24 | +0.31 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 10 | Colchester United | 3 | 1.52 | 1.40 | +0.12 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 11 | Fleetwood Town | 3 | 1.49 | 1.46 | +0.02 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 12 | Chesterfield | 3 | 1.39 | 1.41 | -0.01 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 3 | 1.39 | 1.40 | -0.01 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 14 | Gillingham | 3 | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.02 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury Town | 3 | 1.28 | 1.31 | -0.03 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 16 | Walsall | 3 | 1.69 | 1.75 | -0.06 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| 17 | Salford City | 3 | 1.32 | 1.56 | -0.25 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| 18 | Cheltenham Town | 3 | 1.24 | 1.49 | -0.25 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | Newport County | 3 | 1.25 | 1.63 | -0.38 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 20 | Tranmere Rovers | 3 | 1.12 | 1.47 | -0.35 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| 21 | Exeter City | 3 | 1.21 | 1.60 | -0.39 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | Rochdale | 3 | 0.86 | 1.43 | -0.57 | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| 23 | Crawley Town | 3 | 1.11 | 1.85 | -0.74 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | Swindon Town | 3 | 0.57 | 1.87 | -1.29 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Round 4
FAQ
How many teams play in EFL League Two?
EFL League Two has 24 teams in the 2026/2027 season.
When does the 2026/2027 EFL League Two season start and end?
The 2026/2027 EFL League Two schedule runs from August 15, 2026 through May 8, 2027.
How many rounds are in the EFL League Two season?
The 2026/2027 EFL League Two schedule covers 46 rounds.
Who leads the EFL League Two standings?
Walsall leads EFL League Two with 7 points.
Which team scores the most goals in EFL League Two?
Bristol Rovers has the league's highest scoring average at 3.00 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in EFL League Two?
Crewe Alexandra allows the fewest goals in EFL League Two, at 0.00 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in EFL League Two?
EFL League Two games average 2.50 goals.
How often do EFL League Two games finish Over 2.5 goals?
50% of EFL League Two games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in EFL League Two?
Both teams score in 50% of EFL League Two games.
How often do home teams win in EFL League Two?
Home teams win 50% of EFL League Two games.
What does xG show in EFL League Two stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The EFL League Two xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in EFL League Two?
Shaquille Gwengwe leads the recorded scoring table in EFL League Two for 2026/2027 with 4 goals.