Bromley sit atop the EFL League Two standings with 79 points from 39 matches as the 2024/25 season enters its decisive phase. The fledgling Football League club hold a five-point advantage over MK Dons in second place, with Cambridge United maintaining pressure in third on 72 points.
The fourth tier of English football presents a tight contest at both ends of the table. With approximately seven matches remaining for most sides, automatic promotion spots remain contested while the relegation battle intensifies for the bottom two positions.
What are the current EFL League Two standings?
Bromley
79 points (39 matches)
+26 goal difference
MK Dons
74 points (39 matches)
+36 goal difference
Cambridge United, Notts County, Swindon Town, Salford City
Positions 3-6
67-72 points
Newport County, Harrogate Town, Barrow
Positions 22-24
29-31 points
Key Standings Insights
- Bromley lead the division in their debut Football League season, having achieved promotion from the National League last term
- MK Dons possess the strongest goal difference (+36) despite sitting five points off the summit
- Cambridge United match Bromley’s home record with 44 points from 19-20 home fixtures
- Barrow prop up the table on 29 points from 38 matches, two points adrift of safety
- The playoff race spans seven points between Cambridge United (72) and Salford City (67)
- Defensive records vary dramatically: MK Dons have conceded 40 goals while Harrogate Town have conceded 58
League Two Snapshot
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Teams | 24 |
| Matches per Season | 46 |
| Current Leader Points | 79 (Bromley) |
| Automatic Promotion Places | 2 (positions 1-2) |
| Playoff Places | 4 (positions 4-7) |
| Relegation Places | 2 (positions 23-24) |
| Bottom Club Points | 29 (Barrow) |
| Leading Goal Scorers (Team) | MK Dons (76 goals) |
| Season End Date | 3 May 2025 |
| Matches Played (Leader) | 39 of 46 |
Who is top of League Two?
Bromley occupy the summit with 79 points, having secured 22 victories and 13 draws against just four defeats. The south London club have scored 62 goals while conceding 36, demonstrating consistency in their first season among the Football League elite.
MK Dons trail in second position with 74 points from an identical number of matches. Their superior goal difference of +36 suggests potent attacking capabilities, having found the net 76 times this campaign, the highest tally in the division.
Which teams are in the promotion places?
Cambridge United hold the final automatic promotion spot in third position with 72 points from 38 matches. Their defensive record of just 28 goals conceded marks them as the division’s most resilient backline.
Notts County occupy fourth place with 70 points, positioning them as the highest-ranked playoff candidate. Swindon Town follow closely with 69 points, while Salford City sit sixth on 67 points, completing the current playoff bracket.
Cambridge United and Bromley lead the division’s home form table, each having accumulated 44 points from their fixtures at their respective stadiums. This strength at home provides crucial momentum for the promotion push.
Who is bottom of EFL League Two?
Barrow occupy 24th position with 29 points from 38 matches, managing just seven victories and eight draws alongside 23 defeats. Their goal difference of -27 reflects a struggle to match the division’s attacking standards.
Harrogate Town sit immediately above the drop zone in 23rd place with 30 points and a -29 goal difference, having scored just 29 goals all season. Newport County hold 22nd position with 31 points, occupying the final safe spot but remaining two points clear of the relegation places.
The bottom two teams face relegation to the National League at season’s end. With only three points separating Newport County (31), Harrogate Town (30), and Barrow (29), the survival battle remains finely balanced entering the final weeks.
League Two results today?
Recent fixture data indicates mid-season shifts in form, with earlier leaders such as Walsall dropping from contention after holding 54 points from 25 games at the winter stage. The dynamic nature of the division means positions continue fluctuating with each matchday.
League Two playoffs
The playoff structure extends to positions four through seven for the 2024/25 campaign. Teams finishing in these positions compete in semi-final fixtures—fourth versus seventh, fifth versus sixth—with the ultimate final contested at Wembley Stadium to determine the third promotion place.
Previous season context
The 2023/24 season concluded with promotions for Stockport County, Wrexham, and Mansfield Town (via playoffs), while Sutton United and Forest Green Rovers faced relegation. These departures created the opening for Bromley’s historic entry into the Football League.
Standings reflect positions accurate as of late March 2026. For the latest match results and live scores, consult official EFL channels and broadcast partners.
When does the League Two season conclude?
- 9 August 2024: Season commences with 24 clubs competing across 46 matchdays
- March 2026: Current standings captured with 38-39 matches played per team
- 3 May 2025: Regular season concludes after 46 matches
- May 2025: Playoff semi-finals contested between positions 4-7
- May 2025: Wembley final determines third promotion place
What is confirmed in the current standings?
- Bromley lead with 79 points from 39 matches
- MK Dons occupy second automatic promotion spot
- Bottom two face relegation to National League
- Playoff positions confirmed as 4th through 7th
- Season structure: 46 matches, top 2 auto-promote
- Individual top scorer statistics unavailable across sources
- Final promotion and relegation positions remain mathematically open
- Exact playoff fixtures depend on final matchday outcomes
What is the EFL League Two format?
EFL League Two represents the fourth tier of the English football pyramid, operating as the lowest division within the English Football League structure. Twenty-four clubs compete in a double round-robin format, facing each opponent home and away across 46 fixtures.
Promotion mechanics reward the top two finishers with automatic elevation to League One, while positions four through seven enter a knockout playoff tournament to contest the third available promotion berth. The bottom two teams face demotion to the National League, England’s fifth tier outside the Football League umbrella.
Understanding stadium layouts and broadcast arrangements provides additional context for following the league. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Seating Plan – Seat Layout Explained offers insight into modern football infrastructure standards, while the What Channel Is The Community Shield On – 2024 & 2025 UK TV Guide details how major competitions reach audiences.
Where does the standings data originate?
Current positions derive from official EFL data aggregated through multiple verified sources including broadcasting partners and dedicated football statistics platforms. The information presented reflects standings accurate as of late March 2026, capturing match results through approximately the 38th or 39th game week.
“The football club achieved promotion to League Two via the National League playoffs, marking their first entry into the Football League in their 132-year history.”
— Club statement regarding Bromley’s historical context, 2024
What happens next in the promotion race?
Bromley require approximately 10-12 points from their remaining seven fixtures to secure automatic promotion, while MK Dons must maintain pressure to capitalise on any slip-ups from the league leaders. The playoff scramble intensifies as Cambridge United, Notts County, Swindon Town, and Salford City battle to retain their positions against chasing packs including Grimsby Town and Chesterfield.
Common Questions
How many teams get promoted from League Two?
Three teams advance to League One: the top two receive automatic promotion, while the team winning the playoffs between positions four through seven claims the third spot.
When did Bromley join the Football League?
Bromley entered the Football League for the first time in their history for the 2024/25 season following National League playoff success in May 2024.
How many points are usually needed for automatic promotion?
Historically, 85-95 points typically secures automatic promotion from League Two, though the exact threshold varies seasonally based on competitive balance.
Who won League Two last season?
Stockport County won the 2023/24 League Two title, securing promotion alongside runners-up Wrexham, while Mansfield Town triumphed in the playoffs.
What happens to the bottom two teams?
The teams finishing 23rd and 24th face relegation to the National League, replacing the two clubs promoted from that division into League Two.
How many matches remain in the 2024/25 season?
Most teams have approximately seven fixtures remaining, with the season concluding on 3 May 2025 before the playoff tournaments commence.
Oliver Jack Carter Cooper is a staff writer for EveningLedger.uk, covering UK news, politics, business and culture. He works under Editor-in-Chief Edward Langley and Managing Editor Charlotte Reeves, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.