League Two is often rarely seen in full on live TV, often reserved for their play-off matches and the occasional match during the international break.
That is the case this time around, with Salford City’s game against Stockport County in March marking the first time since November that a fourth-tier game was broadcast.
Sky’s new deal with the EFL will see an increase in coverage for the league, with a minimum of 248 matches set to be broadcast from next season, with five matches in each weekend block coming from either League One or League Two.
We looked at the last time each club from the division was broadcast on live TV, and here’s what we found.
Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley appeared on BBC One on January 28, 2023, for their FA Cup fourth-round match against Leeds United. Jesse Marsch’s side ran out 3-1 winners at the Wham Stadium, with Leslie Adekoya scoring a consolation for Stanley.
AFC Wimbledon
The Dons last played on TV in their FA Cup second-round tie against Ramsgate on December 4, 2023. AFC Wimbledon stormed to a 5-0 victory against their non-league opponents, with Jake Reeves, Ali Al-Hamadi and Connor Lemonheigh-Evans all on the scoresheet.
Barrow
Barrow were last seen on ITV4, with their FA Cup trip to Banbury United on November 6, 2021. The League Two club were 4-0 victors in Oxfordshire, with Josh Gordon, Offrande Zanzala, Ollie Banks and Jordan Stevens all scoring.
Bradford City
The Bantams are the team most recently broadcast on this list, with their match against Wycombe Wanderers on February 21, 2024. A last-minute winner from The Chairboys denied Bradford City a trip to Wembley in the EFL Trophy.
Colchester United
Colchester United‘s last game was on Sky, with their match against Forest Green Rovers on March 21, 2022. Rovers won 1-0 through a ninth-minute Matty Stevens goal in the season they won the League Two title.
Crawley Town
Having the longest wait in the entire EFL, Crawley Town played their last televised game over three years ago on January 23, 2021. They visited AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup fourth round, losing 2-1 to The Cherries.
Crewe Alexandra
The Railwaymen were last seen during their FA Cup tie against Derby County on November 5, 2023. The tie ended 2-2 at Gresty Road, with Crewe Alexandra winning the replay 3-1 at Pride Park a week later.
Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers are another team that has played a televised match this season, with their EFL Cup match against Everton on August 30, 2023. Despite a valiant effort, The Toffees claimed a 2-1 victory in South Yorkshire.
Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers last featured on Sky on March 26, 2023. They played Sheffield Wednesday at The New Lawn, with Jordon D’Andre Garrick scoring the only goal of the match for a vital three points in their relegation battle in League One.
Gillingham
Gillingham‘s most recent TV match was their FA Cup third-round match against Leicester City on January 7, 2023. The Foxes claimed a 1-0 win at Priestfield, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring in the second half.
Grimsby Town
The Mariners last played Bradford City on Sky on September 9, 2023. The scores were level at 1-1, with goals from Alex Gillead and Grimsby Town‘s Danny Rose to share the honours at Valley Parade.
Harrogate Town
The Sulphurites’ FA Trophy final triumph was their last TV appearance on BT Sport. Harrogate Town beat Concord Rangers 1-0 at Wembley, on May 3, 2021, in the 2020 final, delayed a year due to the pandemic.
Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town‘s most recent fixture was a Nottinghamshire Derby against Notts County on October 14, 2023. The then-unbeaten Stags continued their 17-match streak with a 4-1 win at Meadow Lane.
MK Dons
MK Dons were last seen on the closing day of the 2021/22 season, visiting Plymouth Argyle on April 30, 2022. Dons ran riot at Home Park, claiming a 5-0 win which secured their place in the League One Play-offs.
Morecambe
The Shrimps were most recently on BBC One, for their FA Cup second-round match against Buxton on December 4, 2021. Cole Stockton’s goal in the first half was the difference maker and saw Morecambe advance to the next round.
Newport County
Another FA Cup tie, The Exiles played Manchester United on January 28, 2024. Despite Bryn Morris’ majestic strike, Newport County were well beaten by the Premier League side 4-2 at Rodney Parade.
Notts County
The Magpies have played on Sky this season, with their match against Bradford City on November 18, 2023. Notts County ran rampant against The Bantams in the first half, before two goals from City made it 4-2 by full-time at Meadow Lane.
Salford City
Salford City were involved in the other EFL Cup second-round match this season against Leeds United, on August 29, 2023. Former Whites striker Matt Smith opened the scoring before Pascal Strujik levelled to take the game to penalties, which The Ammies won 9-8.
Stockport County
The Hatters’ last match was their FA Cup replay loss to Aldershot Town on December 13, 2023. Stockport County lost 1-0 at Edgeley Park, with Oliver Scott’s late winner sealing The Shots a ticket to the third round.
Sutton United
Sutton United‘s EFL Trophy final was their most recent broadcast appearance, on April 3, 2022. Rotherham United claimed victory at Wembley in a 4-2 victory that the U’s forced to extra time.
Swindon Town
Swindon Town most recently appeared live in their FA Cup match against Manchester City on January 7, 2022. ITV showed the 4-1 win to the Premier League club at The County Ground.
Tranmere Rovers
Another EFL Trophy final, Tranmere Rovers last played on TV against Sunderland on March 14, 2021. Lynden Gooch’s second-half goal was the decisive goal for The Black Cats at Wembley.
Walsall
Walsall are another team that have been on TV this season, with their second-round replay against Alfreton Town on December 12, 2023. Jamille Matt scored the only goal of the game at Bescot Stadium.
Wrexham
The Red Dragons have played this year, with their FA Cup fourth-round match against Blackburn Rovers on January 29, 2024. The Lancashire club ran out 4-1 winners at Ewood Park after Andy Cannon fired Wrexham into an early lead.
Statistics
Half of the league have played their most recent matches in this season, whilst only Bradford City and Wrexham have played games on TV in 2024. Only four teams have had their most recent games be League Two fixtures, with 11 teams having theirs in the FA Cup.
West Yorkshire rivals Bradford and Leeds are the most common opponents, having two each. Grimsby and Notts County’s most recent games were against the Bantams, both in League Two, whilst Salford and Accrington played the Elland Road club in cup competitions.
