Leyton Orient continue to lead the way, five points clear of the Cobblers with Stevenage and Carlisle in hot pursuit. Stockport County, Salford City and Bradford City make up the rest of the current top seven. How many points do you normally need to win the title? Or finish in the top three? What about the play-offs? We go back through the last 10 years – excluding the COVID-shortened 2019/20 season – to find out what it usually takes (average across the 10 seasons can be found at the end)...
. STEVENAGE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Shaun McWilliams of Northampton Town celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Sky Bet League Two between Stevenage and Northampton Town at The Lamex Stadium on October 22, 2022 in Stevenage, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images
Shaun McWilliams celebrates his winner at Stevenage earlier in the season. Photo: Pete Norton
. 2021/22
1st: 84 (Forest Green). 2nd: 84. 3rd: 80. Final play-off spot: 77 Photo: Matthew Lewis
. 2020/21
1st: 82 (Cheltenham). 2nd: 80. 3rd: 79. Final play-off spot: 73 Photo: Matthew Lewis
. 2018/19
1st: 85 (Lincoln). 2nd: 79. 3rd: 79. Final play-off spot: 71 Photo: Ashley Allen
. 2017/18
1st: 93 (Accrington). 2nd: 88. 3rd: 84. Final play-off spot: 75 Photo: Nigel Roddis
1. 2021/22
1st: 84 (Forest Green). 2nd: 84. 3rd: 80. Final play-off spot: 77 Photo: Matthew Lewis
2. 2020/21
1st: 82 (Cheltenham). 2nd: 80. 3rd: 79. Final play-off spot: 73 Photo: Matthew Lewis
3. 2018/19
1st: 85 (Lincoln). 2nd: 79. 3rd: 79. Final play-off spot: 71 Photo: Ashley Allen
4. 2017/18
1st: 93 (Accrington). 2nd: 88. 3rd: 84. Final play-off spot: 75 Photo: Nigel Roddis