The November international window is here and while the bulk of League Two will continue this weekend, the break does enable us to take stock on a compelling 2026/27 season.
Salford City lead the way in League Two following an impressive eight-game winning streak, and they're five points clear of Barnet in second who possess a game in hand on Peter Cklamovski's table-toppers.
The unpredictability of the fourth tier is demonstrated by the minimal points separating an automatic promotion berth and the mid-table pack.
Walsall currently occupy third spot on 22 points, level with Crewe Alexandra but boasting a superior goal difference. Swindon Town, all the way down in 13th, are only three points behind the Saddlers, which provides a subtle reminder that the promotion race is wide open.
At the other end of the table, Crawley Town's struggles have continued with just two win from their opening 12, while three of the four teams that were relegated from League One last season find themselves in the bottom six of League Two: Port Vale in 19th, Northampton Town in 21st and Rotherham United in 22nd.
EFL expert Gab Sutton has been keeping a close eye on all of the action in League Two and assembled his Team of the Season so far.
GK: Wyll Stanway (Cheltenham Town)
Other goalkeepers in League Two have conceded fewer goals, but I think Stanway edges it based on how busy he’s had to be, and how he’s single-handedly – quite literally – saved Cheltenham points.
The former Barrow stopper was man-of-the-match against Chesterfield, and bailed them out against Newport, saving a penalty from Harrison Biggins. A keeper on the up.
RB: Joel Senior (Tranmere Rovers)
It’s been a tricky couple of years for Joel Senior at Bristol Rovers, but I think we’re getting back to the kind of form he enjoyed for Carlisle and Morecambe, helped by returning north.
An attacking right-back who can hold the width, but has recently acquired the capability to underlap the winger and attack central spaces, making him a hard man to predict.
CB: Danny Collinge (Barnet)
I once saw poor old Danny Collinge have to ask three times for a Cappuccino at the Hive bar, and I admired his calming patience that clearly extends to the field.
His Italian influences don’t end there: one of the most consistent defenders in League Two, Collinge has made a mochary of his doubters.
CB: Jack Fitzwater (Exeter City)
The one thing that kept Exeter’s heads above water during their poor goalscoring form at the start of the season, was their excellent defensive record: it’s seven clean sheets in 14 games for the Grecians, and Fitzwater’s assured presence has been key to that.
LB: Harry Boyes (York City)
I once saw Boyes play for Solihull Moors in the National League, and was really impressed with his stamina in getting up and down, and I always got the feeling that, when he delivered a cross, it was going exactly where he intended, to the millimeter.
So, it hasn’t surprised me that he’s been able to carry those qualities into the Football League, and been the best wing-back in the division with a York City side under Scott Lindsey that suit his playing style down to the ground.
CM: David Geza Turi (Grimsby Town)
Many from the younger generation of Grimsby Town fans will say David Geza Turi is the best midfielder they’ve ever seen at Blundell Park.
We’re not sure if this includes opposition players, seeing as Bruno Fernandes has graced the turf, but we’ll go with it. Turi had a metronomic influence on the team last season, whereas this year his playmaking has gone up a whole new level.
CM: Charlie Lakin (Barnet)
Walsall fans raised eyebrows when Lakin was picked up by Barnet, but it soon became clear that under Mat Sadler, he was used very deep in that last season, and wasn’t quite able to break into goalscoring areas.
Whereas, for the Bees, he’s had full license to join in with a strong, swarming Bees press, and break into the box, which has seen him chalk up six goals.
He’s not a bad footballer when he’s on the move, either.
RW: Luke Molyneux (Salford City)
I think Molyneux deserves a place for two reasons. Firstly, to reflect Salford being top of League Two and offer representation.
Secondly, because I don’t think the way they’ve used him has recently suited him. He’s not a wing-back, you don’t want him deep into his defensive third holding hands with centre halves, you want him high up the pitch with a right-back flying forward on the overlap.
Yet despite this, he’s still managed six assists – so just imagine what he could do in the right setup?
AM: Charlie McCann (Cheltenham Town)
I think I gave the McCann signing a 9/10 on my signings reactions feature over on TikTok, so happy to take credit for that one, although even I didn’t anticipate him scoring nine goals.
He’s full of energy and, despite being a number 10 on the teamsheet he prefers operating like a number eight and helping out his midfield, but he’s always perfectly-poised to get on the end of Jake Evans’ cut-backs from the right to the edge of the D.
A fantastic goalscoring midfielder, who I think could play deeper and ‘do a Lampard’ if he got offers higher up the pyramid.
LW: Ollie Pearce (York City)
It’s great to see players who have spent their whole careers in non-league, make up for lost time in the Football League.
We’ve seen Michael Cheek do it with Bromley, and Ollie Pearce has been phenomenal in that attacking midfield role, not only scoring six goals but also bringing fantastic link-up play, making him the perfect foil for Josh Stones.
Another Minsterman one who suits Lindsey’s playing style like a glove.
ST: Kabongo Tshimanga (Barnet)
I went on ‘The Buzz’, Barnet’s in-house channel, with Rory Edwards in January last year, and expressed my doubts about the Kabongo Tshimanga signing.
I wasn’t sure about it, I didn’t feel he’d quite built on his reputation from Boreham Wood and Chesterfield by doing it in the Football League. But I was wrong.
The Bees had a lot of strikers in the first half of last season who couldn’t quite give them the clinical edge they were missing, whereas Tshimanga has been perfect: such a classy finisher. Sorry I misjudged you, Kabby!
Manager: Dean Brennan (Barnet)
What a manager!
I think Barnet are really lucky that Brennan’s age, geographical preferences and desire for autonomy means he seems to be settled in North London, so the club are well set for a period of stability and longevity under the passionate Irishman, who’s already had five years at the helm.
The fanbase have really taken him to their hearts because of his raw honesty and open-door policy, he always goes the extra mile with recruitment, in persuading players to join, and his ability to spot untapped potential is unparalleled at this level.
