Yes the defence is good but the two that sit in front of them are a big factor too. Get past them and teams are walking through on goal.The annoying thing is, the defence is so solid and yet has let in some really daft soft goals.
Trying to look at our strong defensive record as a positive. Have been looking in to how effective having one of the best defences in the league is in terms of finishing in the playoffs / getting promoted.
This article has some interesting stats. Wrong league and season I know but the graph showing points value of goals scored and conceded is interesting.
The Importance of Defence in Winning Promotion to the Premier League
Anyone found anything similar for league 2?
The final paragraph is quite telling. Written on the 23rd of August 2016 - at the end of the season Burton, Forest and Blackburn finished 20th, 21st & 22nd respectively.
Also looking at the final league 2 standings of last season - 2016–17 EFL League Two - Wikipedia
Looking at the final positions of Blackpool, Cambridge and Mansfield in particular in terms of not that many goals conceded.
We could well see a lot more 0-0s, 1-0 victories this season, and it might not be very entertaining but if we have the odd Luton away here and there might we be able to finish in the playoffs?
Yes, from what I've seen / read. Forest Green and recent Crawley goals spring to mind.The annoying thing is, the defence is so solid and yet has let in some really daft soft goals.
More than that, we haven't even conceded an equaliser in the league all season. When we go in front we stay there. It's getting there that's the issue- we have yet to go a goal (or two) up and then go on to lose the game this season -
...I've probably gone and jinxed us now.
I just wonder if that happens in a game over the next couple of weeks. 2-0 up, lose 3-2 people will say 'oh same old city' but strangely it will feel more "like us"
More than that, we haven't even conceded an equaliser in the league all season. When we go in front we stay there. It's getting there that's the issue
Oh you're right of course, need to update my stats! Liked that one too. I'll have to find a new favouriteStevenage away...
The last two games (Stevenage and Crawley) are the only two score draws all season thus far.
Wow I am impressed Steve I cant even remember how the last goal was scored against us never mind all season
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