We have taken a look at the League Two league leaders at Christmas from the past 12 years and listed their final positions.
The 2020/21 season started later than it usually would do due to the coronavirus pandemic halting the previous campaign, hence why we’re only just approaching the halfway point for the current.
We can all hope that it can get back to how it should be for the 2021/22 season, however there will be a change it dates and schedules for the 2022/23 season with the Qatar World Cup taking place in two years time.
Many teams have had the honour of being top of the table for the festive period, though we’ve seen several other teams failing to keep their number 1 spot before slipping down the league.
Right, time to check out the League Two league leaders at Christmas from the past 12 years and their final positions…
2008 – WYCOMBE WANDERERS
In the 2008/09 season, Wycombe Wanderers managed to get as high as the top of the League Two table at Christmas.
Despite falling away from their position, they still ended up finishing in 3rd place and won promotion up to League One.
Fast forward to today, they sit 24th in the Championship table with 12 points from 20 games played under Gareth Ainsworth.
On #throwbackthursday we look back at our last promotion, on this day four years ago #tbt pic.twitter.com/Nl1fT7suSc
β Wycombe Wanderers (@wwfcofficial) May 7, 2015
2009 – ROCHDALE
In the 2009/10 season, Rochdale were doing brilliantly, claiming top spot when it came to the League Two table at Christmas.
They may have been disappointed not to finish top and instead 3rd however they did get promoted to League One.
#ThrowbackThursday Chris Dagnall celebrating Dale’s promotion in 2010 #RAFC #tbt @officiallydale @dags86 pic.twitter.com/nm7NGkJZsr
β George Hilton (@NoContextGeorge) May 1, 2014
2010 – CHESTERFIELD
In the 2010/11 season, Chesterfield were top of League Two at Christmas, back when they were doing well compared to now.
They ended up finishing in 1st and were crowned champions under manager John Sheridan, who is now at Swindon Town somehow.
Fast forward to today, they sit 16th in the National League table with 16 points from 13 games played under James Rowe.
2011 – CRAWLEY TOWN
In the 2011/12 season, Crawley Town impressed many by climbing to the top of League Two at Christmas under Steve Evans.
They ended up finishing in 3rd but nonetheless were promoted to League One, something many didn’t see coming at the start of the season.
Fast forward to today, they sit 11th in the League Two table with 27 points from 19 games played with John Yems in charge.
#OnThisDay // #League2 05.05.2012: Crawley Town #CTFC were promoted to #League1 after a 2-0 away victory over #ASFC pic.twitter.com/JPr5gvYnGg
β TalkingTikiTaka (@talkingtikitaka) May 5, 2015
2012 – GILLINGHAM
In the 2012/13 season, Gillingham were top of League Two at Christmas with manager Martin Allen at the helm.
They ended up finishing in 1st and were crowned champions, with crowds over 11,000 at Priestfield to watch their team go up.
Fast forward to today, they sit 13th in the League One table with 26 points from 18 games played with Steve Evans in charge.
π #OnThisDay | Five years ago #Gills drew 2-2 with @AFCWimbledon to clinch the @SkyBetLeagueTwo title!
Scenes which will live long in the memory. #Champions
ππ @chriswhelpdale @charlielee06 @leonlegge32 @DKedwell @DeonBurton20 @mylesweston @strikerab_adam @BradDacks40 pic.twitter.com/VHiMyArc33
β Gillingham FC (@TheGillsFC) April 20, 2018
2013 – CHESTERFIELD
In the 2013/14 season, Chesterfield were once again top of League Two at Christmas, and were for much of the season.
They ended up finishing in 1st and like in the 2010/11 season, were crowned champions for a record fourth time, and to seal their return to the third tier after a two-year absence.
The club are currently in their third season at non league level, finishing 20th and 15th in the past two seasons. Mad to think they were an inch of promotion to the Championship in 2015.
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Iβm not sure this weekβs video even needs a caption… it speaks for itself. @11_robbo scoring the goal that clinched the Spireites the League Two title back in 2014. π
What. A. Day. #Spireites #TBThursday pic.twitter.com/ojM24zlL8R
β Chesterfield FC (@ChesterfieldFC) October 1, 2020
2014 – WYCOMBE WANDERERS
In the 2014/15 season, Wycombe Wanderers were top of League Two at Christmas, once again with Gareth Ainsworth at the helm.
However they seemed to have started a trend by finishing in 4th and then lost in the playoff final to Southend.
The Chairboys beat Oxford United in the League One playoff final at Wembley Stadium for the 2019/20 season, now they are giving it their best shot in the second tier of English football. Can they avoid the drop?
Great to be at Wembley to see @SUFCRootsHall win promotion. Delighted for everyone at the club (and @CJPhillips1982)! pic.twitter.com/dUOCcv6vmm
β Tom Biggs (@TWKBiggs) May 23, 2015
2015 – PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
In the 2015/16 season, Derek Adams’s Plymouth Argyle were flying high at the top of League Two at Christmas.
However they then dropped down a few positions, finishing in 5th and lost in the playoff final to AFC Wimbledon. Ouch.
Fast forward to today, they sit 14th in the League One table with 22 points from 18 games played with Ryan Lowe in charge.
2016 – PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
In the 2016/17 season, Plymouth Argyle were once again top of League Two at Christmas and their chances were looking much brighter that year.
Luckily they didn’t go down the same route as the previous season and ended up finishing in 2nd and promoted to League One.
They had an encouraging start to the 2020/21 campaign, sitting within the top ten up for most of the season, though have fallen away to more mid-table with 18 games played so far.
2017 – LUTON TOWN
In the 2017/18 season, Nathan Jones’s Luton Town were top of League Two at Christmas, picking up great winning runs and didn’t lose twice in a row.
They ended up finishing in 2nd and achieved promotion back to League One for what was the club’s fourth consecutive season in League Two and 92nd season in the English Football League.
Fast forward to today, they sit 14th in the Championship table with 27 points from 20 games played with Jonesy boy in charge and fairing better than his Stoke reign last season.
#WeAreGoingUp β½οΈβ½οΈ @LutonTown Promoted to @league1UK #COYH πππ@sheezdogg @dannyhylton09 @DanPotts03 @lutontownST @HattersNews @rickyahill pic.twitter.com/34j3Asq9Uv
β Stephen Land (@landsp2017) April 21, 2018
2018 – LINCOLN CITY
In the 2018/19 season, Lincoln City were top of League Two at Christmas under the brilliant Cowley Brothers.
It was the Imps’ second season back in League Two after missing out on the League Two playoff final in the 2017/2018 season
They ended up finishing in 1st and promoted to League One with a total of 85 points.
2019 – SWINDON TOWN
In the 2019/20 season, Swindon Town were top of League Two at Christmas thanks to Richie Wellens and co.
They ended up finishing in 1st and promoted to League One based on PPG (points-per-game) with the season suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Fast forward to today, they sit 22nd in the League One table with 17 points from 19 games played with John Sheridan in charge somehow.
League Two Champions π@Official_STFC – you deserve it πΎ#STFC π΄ pic.twitter.com/d1Vrtat7qT
β Sky Bet (@SkyBet) June 26, 2020
The current League Two leaders for the 2020/21 season is Newport County, who are one points clear of second place Forest Green Rovers, two ahead of Carlisle United in 3rd and four ahead of Cheltenham who sit 4th.
Will Newport be promoted to the third tier of English football next year? Let us know your thoughts belowβ¦
Jase
25th December 2019 at 9:11 am
Swindon will I think get promoted and winning the league looks probable if they keep Doyle after the transfer window.