League 2

[AllezBlackpool]

When was the last time all three promoted clubs from the Conference were in the top three together????

 

[TangerinePeel]

Only two clubs get promoted from the National League, Stockport came up the year before. Wrexham and Notts County last year.

 

[AllezBlackpool]

Ooops

 

[Maths]

Interesting watching League Two this season.
There are a few clubs of similar size to us that would fancy their chances in League One next season.

 

[Threepeaksphil]

Only two clubs get promoted from the National League, Stockport came up the year before. Wrexham and Notts County last year.

Still interesting and shows the strength of the top non league sides

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

I think those two had bigger budgets last season to get out of the Conference than League Two sides so it stands to reason.

 

[NewburyOne]

All 3 have above average L2 attendances and budgets. The top 3 or 4 in the last few seasons have all been better than most in the bottom half of L2. Truth is, there is a change happening, struggling clubs will disappear put of the EFL and be replaced by new or rejuvenated debt free conference clubs.

 

[Meliora]

There may be something in that, although Tranmere, Grimsby and Newport are struggling, all of whom have been promoted fairly recently. Looking at the National League table Chesterfield and Barnet are bossing it (with Bromley in third, bear that in mind for next Saturday).

The three clubs topping league two all have reasonable catchment areas and attendances. Barnet have too much competition to get decent crowds - except for the 12,000 visiting Blackpool fans - and most of the other sides in the NL have similar issues or small catchments. When the Forest Greens of this world return to their unsubsidised level and the historically relatively larger clubs like Yeovil get their financial act together there will be a more fundamental change in the composition of L2.