2023–24 EFL League Two explained

Competition:EFL League Two
Season:2023–24
Dates:5 August 2023 – 27 April 2024
Winners:Stockport County
1st League Two title
2nd D4 title
Promoted:Stockport County
Wrexham
Mansfield Town
Crawley Town
Relegated:Sutton United
Forest Green Rovers
Matches:552
Total Goals:1645
League Topscorer:Macaulay Langstaff (28 goals)
Biggest Home Win:Stockport County 8–0 Sutton United
Biggest Away Win:Doncaster Rovers 0–5 Morecambe

Grimsby Town 1–6 Walsall
Highest Scoring:Mansfield Town 9–2 Harrogate Town

Longest Wins:Stockport County (12 games)
Longest Unbeaten:Mansfield Town (17 games)
Longest Winless:Forest Green Rovers (15 games)
Longest Losses:Newport County (8 games)
Highest Attendance:21,552
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Lowest Attendance:1,071
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Attendance:3,359,055
Average Attendance:6,220
Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25
Updated:27 April 2024

The 2023–24 EFL League Two (referred to as the Sky Bet League Two for sponsorship purposes) was the 20th season of EFL League Two under its current title and the 32nd season under its current league division format. The season began on 5 August 2023 and ended on 27 April 2024.

Team changes

The following teams have changed division from the previous season:

To League Two

Promoted from National League

Relegated from League One

From League Two

Promoted to League One

Relegated to National League

Stadiums

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Accrington StanleyAccringtonCrown Ground5,450
Plough Lane9,369
BarrowBarrow-in-Furness6,500
Bradford CityBradfordValley Parade24,840
Colchester UnitedColchesterColchester Community Stadium10,105
Crawley TownCrawley5,996
Crewe AlexandraCreweGresty Road10,153
15,231
5,147
11,582
Grimsby TownBlundell Park9,052
Harrogate TownHarrogateWetherby Road5,000
Mansfield Town9,186
Milton Keynes DonsMilton KeynesStadium MK30,500
MorecambeMorecambeGlobe Arena6,476
Newport CountyNewport7,850
NottinghamMeadow Lane Stadium19,841
5,108
Edgeley Park10,852
Gander Green Lane5,032
SwindonCounty Ground15,728
Tranmere RoversBirkenheadPrenton Park16,789
WalsallWalsallBescot Stadium11,300
WrexhamWrexhamRacecourse Ground12,600

Personnel and sponsoring

TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerSponsor
Accrington Stanley John Doolan Séamus Conneely MacronWham
Johnnie Jackson Jake Reeves UmbroSports Interactive
Barrow Pete Wild Niall Canavan PumaTerrace
Bradford City Richie Smallwood MacronJCT600
Colchester United Danny Cowley Connor Hall MacronWorkhorse Group
Crawley Town Scott Lindsey Ben Gladwin AdidasThe People's Pension
Crewe Alexandra Lee Bell Luke Offord FBTMornflake
Doncaster Rovers Grant McCann Richard Wood OxenEco-Power Group
Forest Green Rovers Steve Cotterill Dom Bernard UmbroEcotricity
Gillingham Shaun Williams MacronBauvill[2]
Grimsby Town David Artell Danny Rose Macronmyenergi
Harrogate Town Simon Weaver Josh Falkingham New BalanceStrata
Mansfield Town Nigel Clough Aden Flint CastoreOne Call Insurance
Milton Keynes Dons Mike Williamson Dean Lewington CastoreSuzuki
Morecambe Ged Brannan Donald Love Joma[3] Omnia[4]
Newport County Graham Coughlan Ryan Delaney VX3 SportswearPure Vans
Notts County Stuart Maynard Kyle Cameron PumaJohn Pye Auctions (Home) / Jake Bugg (Away)
Salford City Elliott Watt AdidasSalboy[5]
Dave Challinor PumaVITA Group
Sutton United Craig Eastmond O'NeillsEcho Laser
Swindon Town Gavin Gunning Charlie Austin PumaMiPermit
Tranmere Rovers Nigel Adkins Connor Jennings MillsEssar
Walsall Mat Sadler Donervon Daniels ErreàPoundland
Wrexham Phil Parkinson Luke Young MacronUnited Airlines

Managerial changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Swindon Town Steve Mildenhall
Gavin Gunning
End of interim spell8 May 2023Pre-season Michael Flynn[6] 8 May 2023
Doncaster Rovers Danny Schofield[7] Sacked9 May 2023 Grant McCann[8] 12 May 2023
Milton Keynes Dons Mark Jackson[9] Graham Alexander[10] 27 May 2023
Forest Green Rovers Duncan Ferguson[11] 4 July 2023 David Horseman[12] 17 July 2023
Tranmere Rovers Ian Dawes[13] 10 September 202322nd Nigel Adkins[14] 10 September 2023
Bradford City Mark Hughes[15] 4 October 202318th Graham Alexander[16] 6 November 2023
Gillingham Neil Harris[17] 5 October 20238th1 November 2023
Milton Keynes Dons Graham Alexander[18] 16 October 202316th Mike Williamson[19] 17 October 2023
Colchester United Ben Garner[20] 21 October 202322nd Matthew Etherington[21] 21 October 2023
Grimsby Town Paul Hurst[22] 28 October 202321st David Artell27 November 2023
Morecambe Derek Adams[23] Release clause met20 November 20239th Ged Brannan27 November 2023
Sutton United Matt GraySacked 19 December 202324th Steve Morison6 January 2024
Forest Green Rovers David HorsemanMutual consent20 December 202323rd Troy Deeney[24] 20 December 2023
Salford City Neil WoodSacked27 December 202321st Karl Robinson[25] 5 January 2024
Colchester United Matthew Etherington[26] 1 January 202422nd Danny Cowley[27] 4 January 2024
Notts County Luke Williams[28] Signed by Swansea City5 January 20245th Stuart Maynard[29] 18 January 2024
Swindon Town Michael Flynn[30] Mutual consent15 January 202415th Gavin Gunning15 January 2024
Forest Green Rovers Troy Deeney[31] Sacked18 January 202424th Steve Cotterill[32] 25 January 2024
Accrington Stanley John Coleman[33] 3 March 202416th John Doolan4 March 2024
Gillingham Stephen Clemence[34] 29 April 202412th Mark Bonner[35] 7 May 2024
Morecambe Ged Brannan[36] Resigned30 April 202415th

League table

Play-offs

See main article: 2024 English Football League play-offs.

First leg

Second leg

Final

See main article: 2024 EFL League Two play-off final.

Season statistics

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Macaulay LangstaffNotts County28
2 Paul MullinWrexham24
Matt SmithSalford City
4 Davis Keillor-DunnMansfield Town22
5 Will EvansNewport County21
6 Isaac OlaofeStockport County20
7 Joe IronsideDoncaster Rovers18
Danilo OrsiCrawley Town
9 Dan KempSwindon Town
MK Dons
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Paddy MaddenStockport County
Updated to match(es) played on 20 April. Source: BBC

Hat-tricks

See main article: List of EFL League Two hat-tricks.

PlayerForAgainstResultDateRef
Callum Hendry3–4 (A) 19 August 2023 [37]
Jake Young4Crawley Town6–0 (H) 26 August 2023 [38]
Andy CookNewport County4–1 (A) 23 September 2023 [39]
Troy DeeneyNotts County3–4 (A) 23 September 2023 [40]
Isaac OlaofeWrexham5–0 (H) 23 September 2023 [41]
Ali Al-HamadiAFC WimbledonTranmere Rovers4–1 (H)[42]
MorecambeColchester United1–3 (A)[43]
Isaac HutchinsonWalsallGillingham4–1 (H)14 October 2023[44]
Freddie DraperWalsallNewport County3–3 (A)20 October 2023[45]
Salford CityDoncaster Rovers0–3 (A)[46]
Paul MullinWrexhamMorecambe6–0 (H)25 November 2023[47]
Stockport CountySutton United8–0 (H)[48]
Notts CountyMorecambe5–0 (H)[49]
WrexhamBarrow4–1 (H)1 January 2024[50]
Salford CityCrewe Alexandra2–3 (A)27 January 2024[51]
Mansfield TownHarrogate Town9–2 (H)13 February 2024
Paul MullinWrexhamAccrington Stanley4–0 (H)2 March 2024[52]
Stockport CountySutton United1–3 (A)6 April 2024[53]
Stockport CountyNotts County2–5 (A)16 April 2024[54]
AFC WimbledonWalsall5–1 (H)27 April 2024[55]
Crawley TownMK Dons5–1 (A)11 May 2024[56]

Awards

Monthly

MonthManager of the MonthPlayer of the MonthReference
August Graham AlexanderMilton Keynes Dons Jake YoungSwindon Town[57]
September Dave ChallinorStockport County Louie BarryStockport County[58]
October Matt SmithSalford City[59]
November Pete WildBarrow Jake YoungSwindon Town[60]
December Mike WilliamsonMilton Keynes Dons Dean LewingtonMilton Keynes Dons[61]
January Simon WeaverHarrogate Town Jodi JonesNotts County[62]
February Nigel CloughMansfield Town Hakeeb AdelakunDoncaster Rovers[63]
March Pete WildBarrow Paul MullinWrexham[64]
April Grant McCannDoncaster Rovers Paddy MaddenStockport County[65]

Annual

AwardWinnerClub
Player of the Season Jodi Jones[66] Notts County
Young Player of the Season Rob ApterTranmere Rovers
Manager of the Season Nigel Clough[67] Mansfield Town

Notes and References

  1. Web site: English League Two Performance Stats – 2023–24 . ESPN . 2 January 2024.
  2. Bauvill become new front shirt sponsors kit deal announced. Gillingham Football Club. Gillingham. 10 June 2023.
  3. Record kit deal announced. Morecambe Football Club. Morecambe. 14 June 2021.
  4. Omnia become new front of shirt sponsor. Morecambe Football Club. Morecambe. 8 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Salboy to sponsor brand new 2023-24 adidas home kit . 19 July 2023 . 13 April 2024 . Salford City F.C..
  6. Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: A message from Clem Morfuni on Town's next manager. www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 8 May 2023. 8 May 2023.
  7. Web site: STATEMENT Danny Schofield dismissed as head coach. www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 9 May 2023. 9 May 2023.
  8. Web site: HE'S BACK Rovers appoint Grant McCann as manager. Doncaster Rovers. 12 May 2023. 12 May 2023.
  9. Web site: Statement: Mark Jackson. www.mkdons.com. 9 May 2023. 9 May 2023.
  10. Web site: MK Dons appoint Graham Alexander as Head Coach. www.mkdons.com. 27 May 2023. 27 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Ferguson departs FGR. www.fgr.co.uk. 4 July 2023. 4 July 2023.
  12. Web site: Southampton figure poised to take EFL job. www.footballleagueworld.co.uk. 17 July 2023. 17 July 2023.
  13. Web site: Club Statement. www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 10 September 2023. 10 September 2023.
  14. Web site: Nigel Adkins appointed permanent Tranmere Rovers manager. www.tranmererovers.co.uk. 2 November 2023. 2 November 2023.
  15. https://www.bradfordcityafc.com/news/2023/october/bantams-part-company-with-hughes/ BANTAMS PART COMPANY WITH HUGHES
  16. Web site: ALEXANDER APPOINTED CITY MANAGER. www.bradfordcityafc.com. 6 November 2023. 6 November 2023.
  17. Web site: Club Statement. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 5 October 2023. 5 October 2023.
  18. Web site: Club statement: Graham Alexander. www.mkdons.com. 16 October 2023. 16 October 2023.
  19. Web site: Mike Williamson appointed MK Dons Head Coach. www.mkdons.com. 17 October 2023. 17 October 2023.
  20. Web site: Ben Garner: Colchester United sack boss after four successive defeats. www.bbc.com. 21 October 2023. 21 October 2023.
  21. Web site: U's Appoint Etherington. www.cu-fc.com. 16 November 2023. 16 November 2023.
  22. Web site: Club Statement: Paul Hurst & Chris Doig - Grimsby Town Football Club . gtfc.co.uk . 28 October 2023.
  23. Web site: Club Statement Derek Adams. www.morecambefc.com. 20 November 2023. 20 November 2023.
  24. Web site: Rovers Part Company with Horseman and Carey. www.fgr.co.uk. 20 December 2023. 20 December 2023.
  25. Web site: Karl Robinson appointed new Head Coach. www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 5 January 2024. 5 January 2024.
  26. Web site: Club Statement. www.cu-fc.com. 1 January 2024. 1 January 2024.
  27. Web site: Col U Bring In Cowley. www.cu-fc.com. 4 January 2024. 4 January 2024.
  28. Web site: Statement: Luke Williams. www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 5 January 2024. 5 January 2024.
  29. Web site: Head coach: Stuart Maynard. www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 18 January 2024. 18 January 2024.
  30. Web site: Swindon Town part company with Michael Flynn and Wayne Hatswell. www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 15 January 2024. 15 January 2024.
  31. News: Troy Deeney: Forest Green Rovers sack manager after six games . 24 January 2024 . BBC Sport . 18 January 2024.
  32. Web site: Steve Cotterill appointed FGR Manager. www.fgr.co.uk. 25 January 2024. 25 January 2024.
  33. Web site: STATEMENT: John Coleman and Jimmy Bell . 2024-03-03 . www.accringtonstanley.co.uk . en-gb.
  34. News: League Two Gillingham sack head coach Clemence . 1 May 2024 . BBC Sport . 29 April 2024.
  35. News: League Two Gillingham appoint Bonner as manager . 7 May 2024 . BBC Sport . 7 May 2024.
  36. News: Morecambe boss Brannan leaves for Accrington role . 1 May 2024 . BBC Sport . 30 April 2024.
  37. Web site: Tranmere Rovers 3–4 Salford City. BBC Sport. 19 August 2023. 29 August 2023.
  38. Web site: Swindon Town 6–0 Crawley Town. BBC Sport. 26 August 2023. 29 August 2023.
  39. Web site: Newport County 1–4 Bradford City. BBC Sport. 23 September 2023. 23 September 2023.
  40. Web site: Notts County 4–3 Forest Green Rovers. BBC Sport. 23 September 2023. 23 September 2023.
  41. Web site: Stockport County 5–0 Wrexham. BBC Sport. 23 September 2023. 23 September 2023.
  42. News: AFC Wimbledon 4-1 Tranmere Rovers . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2024-01-01.
  43. News: Colchester United 1-3 Morecambe . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2024-01-01.
  44. News: Walsall 4-1 Gillingham . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-10-14.
  45. News: Draper seals hat-trick to deny Newport victory . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-10-21.
  46. News: Doncaster Rovers 0-3 Salford City . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2024-01-01.
  47. Web site: Wrexham vs Morecambe on 25 Nov 23 - Match Centre - Wrexham AFC . 2023-11-25 . www.wrexhamafc.co.uk.
  48. News: Leaders Stockport put eight past bottom side Sutton . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2024-01-01.
  49. News: Notts County 5-0 Morecambe . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2024-01-01.
  50. Web site: Wrexham vs Barrow on 01 Jan 24 - Match Centre - Wrexham AFC . 2024-01-01 . www.wrexhamafc.co.uk.
  51. Web site: Crewe Alexandra 2–3 Salford City. BBC Sport. 27 January 2024. 7 February 2024.
  52. Web site: REPORT Wrexham AFC 4-0 Accrington Stanley . 2024-03-02 . www.wrexhamafc.co.uk . en-gb.
  53. News: Sutton United 1-3 Stockport County . 2024-04-11 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  54. Web site: Notts County 2–5 Stockport County. BBC Sport. 16 April 2024. 18 April 2024.
  55. Web site: AFC Wimbledon 5–1 Walsall. BBC Sport. 27 April 2024. 30 April 2024.
  56. Web site: League Two - Promotion Play-offs - Semi-finals. BBC Sport. 11 May 2024. 11 May 2024.
  57. Web site: See the Sky Bet League Two Manager and Player of the Month winners for August. www.efl.com. 8 September 2023. 8 September 2023.
  58. Web site: See the Sky Bet League Two Manager and Player of the Month winners for September. www.efl.com. 13 October 2023. 13 October 2023.
  59. Web site: See the Sky Bet League Two Manager and Player of the Month winners for October. www.efl.com. 10 November 2023. 13 November 2023.
  60. Web site: Sky Bet League Two Player and Manager of the Month for November. www.efl.com. 8 December 2023. 8 December 2023.
  61. Web site: Sky Bet League Two Player and Manager of the Month for December. www.efl.com. 12 January 2024. 13 January 2024.
  62. Web site: See the January Sky Bet League Two Manager & Player of the Month winners. www.efl.com. 9 February 2024. 9 February 2024.
  63. Web site: Sky Bet League Two: Manager & Player of the Month February winners. www.efl.com. 8 March 2024. 8 March 2024.
  64. Web site: EFL . 2024-04-12 . Sky Bet League Two: Manager & Player of the Month: March winners . 2024-04-12 . EFL . en.
  65. Web site: Sky Bet Manager and Player of the Month: April winners. www.efl.com. 3 May 2024. 6 May 2024.
  66. Web site: Crysencio Summerville named the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season. www.efl.com. 14 April 2024. 20 April 2024.
  67. Web site: Kieran McKenna wins the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Season. www.efl.com. 14 April 2024. 20 April 2024.