2024–25 EFL League Two explained

Competition:EFL League Two
Season:2024–25
Dates:9 August 2024 – 3 May 2025
League Topscorer Section:Top scorers
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 EFL League Two (referred to as the Sky Bet League Two for sponsorship purposes) is the 21st season of the EFL League Two under its current title and the 33rd season under its current league division format. The season commenced on 9 August 2024.

The 2024–25 season will consist of 36 weekend rounds, six midweek rounds, and four bank holiday matchweeks.[1]

Team changes

The following teams have changed division since the 2023–24 season:

To League Two

Promoted from the National League

Relegated from League One

From League Two

Promoted to League One

Relegated to the National League

Stadiums and locations

Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.

TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Accrington StanleyAccringtonCrown Ground5,450
Cherry Red Records Stadium9,369
BarrowBarrow-in-Furness6,500
Bradford CityBradfordUniversity of Bradford Stadium24,840
Hayes Lane5,300
Carlisle UnitedCarlisleBrunton Park17,949
CheltenhamCompletely-Suzuki Stadium7,066
ChesterfieldChesterfieldSMH Group Stadium10,504
Colchester UnitedColchesterJobServe Community Stadium10,105
Crewe AlexandraCreweMornflake Stadium10,153
15,231
Fleetwood TownFleetwoodHighbury Stadium5,327
11,582
Grimsby TownBlundell Park9,052
Harrogate TownHarrogateExercise Stadium5,000
Milton Keynes DonsMilton KeynesStadium MK30,500
MorecambeMorecambeMazuma Mobile Stadium6,476
Newport CountyNewport7,850
NottinghamMeadow Lane19,841
Port ValeStoke-on-TrentVale Park15,036
5,108
SwindonCounty Ground15,728
Tranmere RoversBirkenheadPrenton Park16,789
WalsallWalsallPoundland Bescot Stadium11,300

Personnel and sponsoring

TeamManagerCaptainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor (front)Shirt sponsor (back)Shirt sponsor (sleeve)Shorts sponsor
Accrington Stanley John Doolan Séamus Conneely Macron[2] Wham HousewaresSundown TechnologyNoneFagan & Whalley
Johnnie Jackson Jake Reeves Umbro[3] War ChildTogglitNoneDFTBA
Barrow Stephen Clemence Niall Canavan PumaNewfoundland and LabradorCumbria Roofing UlverstonKeyin CollegeDSG Limited
Bradford City Richie Smallwood Macron[4] JCT600[5] University of BradfordFlamingo Land/Penny Appeal (in league cup matches)Regal Foods
Bromley Andy Woodman Byron Webster MacronLSP RenewablesBlue Security Systems Brownhill Insurance Group Bromley Signs
Carlisle United Paul Simpson Charlie Wyke Umbro[6] Aqua Pura[7] Story HomesKomatsuCarlisle Brass
Cheltenham Town Michael Flynn Harry Pell ErreàMira Showers MarchantsSmarta Water-Smarta EnergyCGT Lettings
Chesterfield Paul Cook Jamie Grimes PumaLeengate Valves[8] NoneLeengate ValvesIdeal Flooring
Colchester United Danny Cowley Tom Flanagan MacronHotLizardCoffey Brooks Financial ServicesPeach GuitarsBidfood
Crewe Alexandra Lee Bell Mickey Demetriou FBTMornflakeZzoommEnviro Skip HireCAN Solutions
Doncaster Rovers Grant McCann Richard Wood OxenEco-Power GroupStoneacre Motor GroupMF HireIPM Group
Fleetwood Town Charlie Adam Brendan Wiredu Puma[9] Ruby Energy (H & A)/BES Utilities (T)onCORE Foodservice SolutionsLancashire Bird ControlNone
Gillingham Mark Bonner Max Ehmer MacronBauvill[10] PISOMagnus Search RecruitmentGR.IT Consultancy
Grimsby Town David Artell Danny Rose UmbromyenergimyenergiBlackrow Groupmyenergi
Harrogate Town Simon Weaver Josh Falkingham New BalanceEnviroVent[11] Oak By DesignAnnapurna RecruitmentNone
Milton Keynes Dons Mike Williamson Dean Lewington CastoreSuzukieEnergyNoneNone
Morecambe Derek Adams Yann Songo'o Terrace[12] The Fan Cave MemorabiliaHalo Aerospace Laboratories UK (H)/Aqua Engineering (A)Right Floor ServicesThe Career Wallet
Newport County Nelson Jardim Aaron Wildig VX3 Sportswear[13] Pure Vans (H)[14] /Alfa Staff (A)57 Tyres Newport (H)Best Blinds 431117 (H)/Newport Galvanizers (A)Candour Talent (H)/Bar Piazza Newport (A)
Notts County Stuart Maynard Matthew Palmer Puma[15] John Pye Auctions (H)[16] /University of Nottingham (A)John Pye Auctions (H)/Swan Homes (A)WorkBox UKNone
Port Vale Darren Moore Ben Garrity Puma[17] Synectics SolutionsStaffordshire UniversityIronMarket WealthGlobal QA
Salford City Curtis Tilt AdidasFireball Cinnamon WhiskyQuality Care GroupSalford Van & Car HireChampions Travel
Swindon Town Mark Kennedy AdidasMiPermitFirstCity Care Group (H)/Cellular Fitness (A)Veezu (H)/Barnes Coaches(A)Platinum Security Services (H)/Cotswold Farm Machinery (A)
Tranmere Rovers Nigel Adkins Tom Davies MillsEssarSearchabilityO'Rourke ConstructionNone
Walsall Mat Sadler Donervon Daniels MacronPoundland[18] PoundlandHoward Evans Roofing and CladdingRayGray Snacks

Managerial changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in the tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Swindon Town Gavin GunningEnd of interim spell27 April 2024Pre-season Mark Kennedy[19] 29 May 2024
Gillingham Stephen Clemence[20] Sacked29 April 2024 Mark Bonner[21] 7 May 2024
Morecambe Ged Brannan[22] Signed by Accrington Stanley30 April 2024 Derek Adams[23] 3 June 2024
Cheltenham Town Darrell Clarke[24] Signed by Barnsley23 May 2024 Michael Flynn[25] 5 June 2024
Barrow Pete Wild[26] Mutual consent24 May 2024 Stephen Clemence[27] 31 May 2024
Newport County Graham Coughlan[28] 20 June 2024 Nelson Jardim[29] 16 July 2024

League table

Season statistics

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Walsall2
Newport County
Chesterfield
Bromley
Cheltenham Town
Grimsby Town
Chesterfield
Port Vale
Colchester United
Doncaster Rovers
Accrington Stanley

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-12-22 . EFL schedule confirmed for 2024/25 season . 5 April 2024. efl.com . en.
  2. Web site: COMMERCIAL: Macron become new Technical Partner . 30 January 2023 . 13 April 2024 . Accrington Stanley F.C..
  3. Web site: Double diamond Dons! Umbro deal agreed. 6 June 2023 . 27 April 2024 . AFC Wimbledon.
  4. Web site: BANTAMS SECURE LUCRATIVE MACRON DEAL . 23 May 2022 . 27 April 2024 . Bradford City A.F.C..
  5. Web site: Bradford City sponsorship 2026 . 22 July 2022 . 27 April 2024 . JCT600.
  6. Web site: UMBRO UK: New kit partnership announced . 2 June 2023 . 10 April 2024 . Carlisle United F.C..
  7. Web site: Aqua Pura to become club's shirt sponsor. 10 June 2024 . 10 June 2024 . Carlisle United F.C..
  8. Web site: Extended shirt sponsorship deal agreed with Leengate Valves . 19 February 2024 . 19 April 2024 . Chesterfield F.C.
  9. 17 May 2023. Town announce Puma as the club's new official kit partner. Fleetwood Town Football Club. Fleetwood. 17 May 2023.
  10. Bauvill become new front shirt sponsors kit deal announced. Gillingham Football Club. Gillingham. 10 June 2023.
  11. EnviroVent to become front of shirt sponsor. Harrogate Town Football Club. Harrogate. 14 May 2024.
  12. https://www.morecambefc.com/news/2024/may/the-terrace-confirmed-as-new-technical-kit-partner/. Morecambe Football Club. Morecambe. 14 June 2021.
  13. Web site: Newport County AFC partner with VX3 . 17 February 2023 . 10 April 2024 . Newport County A.F.C..
  14. Web site: Pure Vans signs a new two-year deal with Newport County AFC . 24 February 2023 . 10 April 2024 . Newport County A.F.C..
  15. Web site: Partner: PUMA. 9 June 2023 . 16 April 2024 . Notts County F.C..
  16. Web site: Extension: John Pye. 8 February 2024 . 16 April 2024 . Notts County F.C..
  17. Web site: Port Vale FC announce new multi-year Principal Partnership with PUMA. 2 June 2023 . 27 April 2024 . Port Vale F.C..
  18. Web site: Poundland announced as new principal partner. 27 April 2022 . 27 April 2024 . Walsall F.C..
  19. Web site: Swindon Town appoint Mark Kennedy as Head Coach. www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 29 May 2024. 29 May 2024.
  20. Web site: Gills part company with Stephen Clemence. Gillingham Football Club. 29 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
  21. Web site: Gillingham Football Club appoints new First-Team Manager. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
  22. Web site: Brannan departs the Shrimps. Morecambe Football Club. 30 April 2024. 30 April 2024.
  23. Web site: Derek Adams returns as First Team Manager. www.morecambefc.com. 3 June 2024. 3 June 2024.
  24. Web site: Club Statement: Darrell Clarke departs. www.ctfc.com. 23 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
  25. Web site: Welcome to Cheltenham Town Michael Flynn. www.ctfc.com. 5 June 2024. 5 June 2024.
  26. Web site: Club Statement: Pete Wild. www.barrowafc.com. 24 May 2024. 24 May 2024.
  27. Web site: Stephen Clemence unveiled as new Boss.. www.barrowafc.com. 31 May 2024. 31 May 2024.
  28. Web site: Club Statement Newport County part company with Graham Coughlan. www.newport-county.co.uk. 20 June 2024. 20 June 2024.
  29. Web site: Newport appoint Jardim as head coach for new season . . 17 July 2024 . 17 July 2024.