Category: EFL League Two

Analysis

EFL League Two 2023/24: When goals are scored and what this says about teams – data analysis

“The first 90 minutes are the most important”. Those were the words of the late Sir Bobby Robson, but if only football…

December 7, 2023

Analysis

Matt Smith at Salford City: English football’s most effective target man in 2023/24 – scout report

The role of a target man may be something we see less and less of in top-tier football these days, but it…

October 31, 2023

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Mansfield Town 2023/24: How Nigel Clough has concocted a winning formula this season – tactical analysis

Arsenal, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, and Mansfield Town. At the time of writing, all of those four clubs have one thing in common…

October 24, 2023

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Notts County 2023/24: How Dan Crowley’s signing has been incredibly impactful – scout report

On 20th June 2023, Dan Crowley signed for the newly promoted Notts County in League Two. A product of Arsenal‘s academy, Crowley…

October 9, 2023

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Gillingham 2023/24: Why their underwhelming attack could be the downfall of their promotion hopes – scout report

While it is early in the EFL season, we are starting to see patterns and trends in all sorts of areas that…

September 19, 2023

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EFL League Two: How Stockport saw off Stevenage’s struggles to claim fourth consecutive win – tactical analysis

If you have seen the EFL League Two table lately, you’ll know how close the race for the playoffs and automatic promotion…

February 21, 2023

EFL League Two

Elliot Watt: The most progressive central midfielder in League Two – scout report

Central midfielders in the modern game are generally expected to be all-rounders. Gone are the days of specialists in the centre of…

January 1, 2023

Analysis

Finding the best wide players in EFL League Two – data analysis

Wingers can often be the difference maker for clubs in varying scenarios, from battling relegation to challenging for titles. Styles of play…

November 15, 2022

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Counter-pressing and aggressive defending: How Stockport County have kept six consecutive clean sheets – scout report

League Two has always been one of the toughest, fastest and most direct leagues in the world. Many clubs inside the competition…

November 11, 2022

Analysis

Bobby Faulkner: Why the young Donny defender is attracting Premier League interest – scout report

So far, the resurgence of Doncaster Rovers is yet to fully take off, with the club currently sitting just outside of the…

October 13, 2022

Analysis

Elliot Watt: Salford City’s Scottish midfield maestro – scout report

Elliot Watt is a 22-year-old central midfield player who joined Salford City in the summer on a two-year deal from fellow League…

September 29, 2022

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Sam Hoskins: Northampton Town’s talismanic winger who can’t stop scoring – scout report

Those who have followed the EFL over the last seven or eight years will be familiar with the name Sam Hoskins, the…

September 27, 2022

Analysis

Kyle Hurst: The tricky winger proving to be a smart signing for Doncaster Rovers – scout report

The summer of 2022 saw Doncaster Rovers go through something of a rebuild, both within the squad and behind the scenes. This…

September 24, 2022

Analysis

Luke Molyneux: How the 24-year-old bolsters Doncaster Rovers’ midfield ranks – scout report

Doncaster Rovers endured a torrid 2021/22 campaign which resulted in relegation to the EFL League Two after spending the majority of the…

August 2, 2022

Analysis

Fleetwood’s EFL finest: Paddy Lane and why he is ready for the next level – scout report

Football as a sport has no shortage of feel-good stories when it comes to underdogs overperforming expectations (Leicester City winning the Premier…

July 7, 2022

Analysis

Coup for Crawley: What League Two golden boot winner Dom Telford will offer The Reds – scout report

After bagging 25 goals for Newport County in the EFL League Two during the 2021/22 season, striker Dom Telford announced that he…

June 28, 2022

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EFL League Two 2021/22: How Port Vale dismantled Mansfield’s midfield to secure promotion – tactical analysis

After narrowly missing out on automatic promotion from the EFL League Two, Port Vale and Mansfield Town both secured spots in the…

May 31, 2022

Data Analysis

EFL League Two GW33 analytics reports – data viz and stats

Hello again! We hope you’ve enjoyed the Premier League analytics we’ve been providing you with all season. As a special treat, we’ve…

February 21, 2022

Analysis

A Long-Throw MASTERPIECE | How Long Throws Helped Cheltenham’s Promotion – video

Our latest analysis video, over on our YouTube channel, looks at Cheltenham Town’s success from long throws this season – the setups,…

June 2, 2021

Data Analysis

English Football League: A data analysis highlighting the best strikers so far this season

With the increasing use of statistics in player recruitment, mainly being used as a complement to video analysis (the eye test), I…

November 21, 2020