
EFL League Two Standings – 2024/25 Final Table and Promotions
The EFL League Two represents the fourth tier of English football, staging competitive action week in and week out across 24 clubs. Following the conclusion of the 2024/25 campaign, Doncaster Rovers claimed the championship title, securing immediate promotion alongside two other sides and the winners of the end-of-season play-offs.
The league concluded its 46-match programme on 26 May 2025, with the final standings reflecting both dominant performances at the summit and fierce battles at both ends of the table. A total of four clubs earned promotion to League One, with play-off winners joining the three automatically promoted sides.
Results from the closing stages of the season, including matches played around 25 April 2025, demonstrated the competitive nature of the division as clubs pushed for final positions.
What are the current EFL League Two standings?
The 2024/25 final table placed Doncaster Rovers at the summit with 84 points, recording 24 wins alongside their 12 draws and 10 defeats across 46 matches. The club’s goal difference of plus 23 reflected consistent performances throughout the campaign.
Key insights from the final standings
- Doncaster Rovers claimed the title with 84 points from 46 matches, recording 24 victories and a goal difference of plus 23
- Port Vale and Bradford City earned automatic promotion alongside Doncaster Rovers, finishing second and third respectively
- AFC Wimbledon defeated Walsall in the play-off final to secure the fourth and final promotion spot
- Walsall qualified for the play-offs from fourth place with 77 points, having recorded 21 wins during the season
- Notts County and Chesterfield occupied the remaining play-off positions with 72 and 70 points
- Morecambe finished bottom with 36 points, recording only 6 wins across the entire campaign
- Carlisle United also faced relegation, finishing 23rd with 42 points from 10 victories
Complete 2024/25 season table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster Rovers (C, P) | 46 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 73 | 50 | +23 | 84 |
| 2 | Port Vale (P) | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 65 | 46 | +19 | 80 |
| 3 | Bradford City (P) | 46 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 64 | 45 | +19 | 78 |
| 4 | Walsall | 46 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 75 | 54 | +21 | 77 |
| 5 | AFC Wimbledon (O, P) | 46 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 56 | 35 | +21 | 73 |
| 6 | Notts County | 46 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 68 | 49 | +19 | 72 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 46 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 73 | 54 | +19 | 70 |
| 8 | Salford City | 46 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 64 | 54 | +10 | 69 |
| 9 | Grimsby Town | 46 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 61 | 67 | -6 | 68 |
| 10 | Colchester United | 46 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 52 | 47 | +5 | 67 |
| 11 | Bromley | 46 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 64 | 59 | +5 | 66 |
| 12 | Swindon Town | 46 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 71 | 63 | +8 | 62 |
The complete 24-team table extended to include Crewe Alexandra (62 points), Fleetwood Town (60), Cheltenham Town (60), Barrow (59), Gillingham (58), Harrogate Town (53), Milton Keynes Dons (52), Tranmere Rovers (51), Accrington Stanley (50), Newport County (49), Carlisle United (42), and Morecambe (36) in the lower positions.
What are the latest EFL League Two results?
Results from the closing phase of the season highlighted several emphatic victories and closely contested encounters. Grimsby Town recorded one of the standout wins, defeating Swindon Town 4-0 in a matchday 45 fixture.
Chesterfield claimed a 2-0 victory over Crewe Alexandra in another fixture from that round, while Milton Keynes Dons secured a 3-0 win against Tranmere Rovers. Salford City had previously beaten Bromley 2-0 on 23 April 2025, according to available match records.
Notable results from the closing matches
- Grimsby Town 4-0 Swindon Town
- Chesterfield 2-0 Crewe Alexandra
- Milton Keynes Dons 3-0 Tranmere Rovers
- Accrington Stanley 3-3 Crawley Town
- Colchester United 0-1 Notts County
- Salford City 2-0 Bromley (23 April)
Match listings for round 45 contained teams such as Barnet, Bristol Rovers, and Cambridge United, which do not feature in the standard 24-team League Two structure. These entries likely relate to data from other divisions or represent source inconsistencies.
What are the upcoming EFL League Two fixtures?
The 2024/25 season formally concluded on 26 May 2025 with the play-off final, meaning no further competitive fixtures remain for this campaign. The focus now shifts to the upcoming 2025/26 season, which begins in early August.
Full fixture schedules for the new season become available through official league channels and dedicated sports platforms as the summer progresses. For comprehensive fixture information, visiting the Tribuna.com match calendar or BetExplorer results database provides extensive coverage of English football calendars.
Who leads the EFL League Two table?
Doncaster Rovers finished the 2024/25 season as the dominant force in League Two, clinching the championship with 84 points. The club finished four points ahead of Port Vale in second place, demonstrating a comfortable margin at the summit of the division.
The table was headed throughout the campaign by a small number of contenders, with Doncaster establishing themselves as the team to beat following their strong start. Their tally of 73 goals scored and 50 conceded reflected both attacking quality and defensive solidity.
At matchday 27, Doncaster led the standings with 58 points from 18 wins, 4 draws, and 5 defeats, boasting a goal difference of plus 24. Port Vale occupied second place with 47 points at that stage.
EFL League Two 2024/25 season timeline
The 2024/25 EFL League Two campaign unfolded across several distinct phases, from the opening fixtures in August through to the championship resolution in May.
- 2 August 2024 — Season commenced with opening weekend fixtures across all 24 clubs
- August to December 2024 — First half of the campaign establishing early standings and promotion contenders
- Matchday 27 (winter) — Doncaster Rovers held a commanding lead with 58 points; Port Vale second with 47
- April 2025 — Closing matches decided final league positions and play-off qualification
- Around 25 April 2025 — Final round of league matches completed; last fixtures in the 46-game programme
- April/May 2025 — Play-off semi-finals contested; Walsall and AFC Wimbledon reached the final
- 26 May 2025 — Season concluded; play-off final decided the final promotion place
Understanding standings updates and data sources
The standings presented here reflect the final 2024/25 season positions following the completion of all 46 matches and the play-off tournament. Official data was sourced primarily through the EFL League Two Wikipedia page, which aggregates information from the EFL official website.
Some sources displayed conflicting tables during matchday 45, showing preliminary positions before final adjustments were confirmed. The Sky Sports table was last updated on 27 April 2025, aligning with the season’s conclusion.
Background on EFL League Two
The EFL League Two occupies the fourth and lowest tier of the English Football League pyramid. Operating since 2004 following the rebranding of the Football League, the division features 24 clubs competing over 46 matches per season.
Four promotion places are available: the top three clubs earn automatic promotion, while the teams finishing fourth through seventh contest play-offs to determine the fourth promoted side. Relegation sends the bottom four clubs to the sixth tier of English football, known as the National League.
The division serves as a proving ground for professional and semi-professional clubs, offering pathways for ambitious sides to progress through the football pyramid toward the Championship and beyond.
Official sources for EFL League Two data
Several authoritative sources provide comprehensive coverage of League Two standings, results, and fixtures. The EFL official website serves as the primary reference for league data, while Sky Sports maintains updated tables throughout each season.
The 2024/25 season concluded with Doncaster Rovers as champions, achieving promotion alongside Port Vale, Bradford City, and AFC Wimbledon following the play-off final.
Additional sources including TNT Sports and Tribuna.com provide supplementary data covering mid-season standings, form guides, and detailed fixture information.
Summary
The 2024/25 EFL League Two season concluded with Doncaster Rovers securing the championship and promotion to League One. Port Vale and Bradford City joined them through automatic promotion, while AFC Wimbledon claimed the final promotion spot by winning the play-offs. The new season gets underway in August, with clubs beginning their fresh campaigns for advancement through the football pyramid.
For those following broader English football standings, the Premier League Table 2025/26 provides comprehensive coverage of the top flight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current leader in EFL League Two?
Doncaster Rovers finished the 2024/25 season as champions with 84 points from 46 matches.
How many teams are promoted from League Two?
Four teams earn promotion from League Two each season: the top three automatically, plus the play-off winners from fourth through seventh place.
When do League Two play-offs take place?
The play-offs are contested in late April and May, following the conclusion of the 46-match league programme. The final typically occurs in late May.
How many matches are played in League Two?
Each club plays 46 matches per season, facing every other team twice home and away.
Who were the 2024/25 play-off winners?
AFC Wimbledon won the 2024/25 play-offs, defeating Walsall in the final to earn promotion to League One.
Which teams were relegated from League Two?
Morecambe finished bottom with 36 points and Carlisle United also faced relegation from the 2024/25 League Two.
Where can I find live League Two standings?
Live standings are available through the EFL official website, Sky Sports, and other sports platforms covering English football.