EFL League Two table 2026-27
Salford City lead the League Two table in 2026-27 with 31 points from 14 matches, 5 points clear of second-placed Barnet. The table was last updated after Northampton Town 0-1 Oldham Athletic on 3 Nov 2026. This page shows the position, points, goal difference and last-five form of all 24 clubs, plus the top scorers and the next fixtures.
Updated: 3 Nov 2026 at 19:45 (UK time)
Standings
The table updates live while matches are on| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | +10 | 31 |
| 2 | Barnet | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 26 |
| 3 | Walsall | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | +9 | 22 |
| 4 | Crewe Alexandra | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| 5 | Cheltenham Town | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 21 |
| 6 | Grimsby Town | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +6 | 20 |
| 7 | York City | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +3 | 20 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 20 |
| 9 | Accrington Stanley | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +6 | 19 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +3 | 19 |
| 11 | Tranmere Rovers | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | +2 | 19 |
| 12 | Exeter City | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 |
| 14 | Newport County | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 18 |
| 15 | Shrewsbury Town | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 18 |
| 16 | Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| 17 | Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 16 |
| 18 | Oldham Athletic | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 15 |
| 19 | Port Vale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 15 |
| 20 | Rochdale | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 15 |
| 21 | Northampton Town | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| 22 | Rotherham United | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -7 | 12 |
| 23 | Colchester United | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -7 | 12 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 9 |
Title race and top of the League Two table 2026-27
Salford City top the table with 31 points from 14 matches: 10 wins, 1 draws, 3 defeats, 25 goals scored and 15 conceded (goal difference +10). Salford City are averaging 2.21 points per match, scoring 1.79 and conceding 1.07 goals a game. Their nearest rivals Barnet have 26 points from 13 matches (7 wins, 5 draws, 1 defeats) with 28 goals scored and 18 conceded. Third to fifth are Walsall on 22 points, Crewe Alexandra on 22 points and Cheltenham Town on 21 points. The gap from first to second is 5 points, and to fourth 9 points.
Relegation zone and bottom of the League Two table
The relegation zone is currently occupied by Colchester United (12 pts), Crawley Town (9 pts). Rotherham United in position 22 are the last team above the drop zone, 0 points ahead of Colchester United in position 23. Bottom club Crawley Town have 9 points from 12 matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 7 defeats) with 13 goals scored and 21 conceded. The gap between the leaders and the bottom club is 22 points.
Best attack, best defence and form
The most productive attack belongs to Barnet with 28 goals, an average of 2.15 per match. The best defence belongs to Exeter City, who have conceded only 9 goals, 0.64 per match. At the other end, Northampton Town have scored the fewest goals (9) and Rochdale have conceded the most (26). In total 440 goals have been scored in 164 matches, an average of 2.68 per match. 11 of the 24 clubs have a positive goal difference. Salford City have the most wins (10) and Walsall the most draws (7). Of the 164 matches played so far, 54 ended level, about 32 percent. The best form over the last five matches belongs to Salford City: 5 wins, 0 draws, 0 defeats. The worst form over the last five belongs to Bristol Rovers: 0 wins, 1 draws, 4 defeats. Salford City are on a run of 5 consecutive wins.
The League Two season 2026-27 so far
The table has 24 clubs; so far each club has played between 12 and 14 matches. In mid-table, Swindon Town sit in position 13 with 19 points. Across the league clubs are averaging 1.34 points per match. Positions are usually decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored; where the competition's own regulations set a different order, those regulations apply. The next scheduled match is Exeter City v Cheltenham Town on 14 Nov 2026 at 12:30, with 20 matches in the next 15 days. The current top scorer is Kabongo Tshimanga (Barnet) with 10 goals.
League Two table FAQ
Who is top of the League Two table right now?
Salford City lead with 31 points from 14 matches, followed by Barnet on 26 points.
When is the League Two table updated?
After every full-time whistle. The latest update followed Northampton Town 0-1 Oldham Athletic on 3 Nov 2026 at 19:45.
Which teams are in the League Two relegation zone?
Currently Colchester United (12 pts), Crawley Town (9 pts). Positions can change every round.
How are teams separated when they are level on points?
Positions are usually decided by points, then goal difference, then goals scored; where the competition's own regulations set a different order, those regulations apply.
Who is the League Two top scorer?
Kabongo Tshimanga of Barnet with 10 goals; the full list is on the top scorers page.