League 2 Opening Weekend: Opta stats for every game on Saturday

• Opta stats every EFL League 2 match on Saturday

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Accrington v Gillingham, Saturday 15:00 - Hosts aim for three undefeated

Accrington Stanley went unbeaten against Gillingham in League Two last season (W1 D1) and will be looking to go three without defeat vs the Gills for just the second time after a three-match stint between 2011 and 2012.

Barnet v Fleetwood, Saturday 15:00 - Town don't like the capital

Fleetwood Town have failed to win any of their last four league games against sides from London (D2 L2), failing to score in any of those matches. 

Bristol Rovers v Harrogate, Saturday 15:00 - Gas are EFL's worst starters 

Bristol Rovers have lost more opening day matches than any other team since the EFL rebrand of 2004-05 (13). 

Cambridge v Cheltenham, Saturday 15:00 - Visitors know how to beat hosts 

Cambridge United have lost each of their last four league games against Cheltenham Town, losing each via a one-goal margin.

Chesterfield v Barrow, Saturday 15:00 - Hosts aim to build on double

Chesterfield completed a league double over Barrow last season in League Two and will be looking to win three in succession against the Bluebirds in the EFL for the first time since December 1933. 

Colchester v Tranmere, Saturday 15:00 - United out to stop Rovers again

Colchester United completed their first Football League double over Tranmere Rovers since 1978-79 last season and are unbeaten in their last five versus the Rovers (W3 D2).

Grimsby v Crawley, Saturday 15:00 - Mariners out to aim open day drought

Grimsby have failed to win any of their last four opening day EFL games (D1 L3), failing to score in each of those matches.

MK Dons v Oldham, Saturday 15:00 - Title favs to make no mistake

League 2 title favourites MK Dons have won eight of their last 10 league games against Oldham Athletic (D1 L1), averaging 2.5 goals per game across that period.

Newport v Notts County, Saturday 15:00 - Title favs to make no mistake

Newport County have failed to win any of their last four Football League games against Notts County (D1 L3), conceding 2+ goals in each of those defeats.

Salford v Crewe, Saturday 15:00 - City aim to continue excellent record

Salford City are unbeaten across their last four league games against Crewe Alexandra (W2 D2), scoring nine goals in total during that time. 

Shrewsbury v Bromley, Saturday 15:00 - Visitors won't fear relegated Shrews

During the 2024-25 League Two season, Bromley lost just two of their eight league games against sides who were relegated from League One during the campaign prior (W2 D4).

Walsall v Swindon, Saturday 15:00 - Robins will fancy their chances

Walsall have won just two of their last 11 home league games against Swindon Town (D4 L5), losing this exact fixture 1-0 last season.

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