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League Two 2026-27 fixtures announced: Derby dates, opening weekend, Boxing day

Written by Ben Sully
Last Update: June 25, 2026
League Two 2026-27 fixtures announced: Derby dates, opening weekend, Boxing day
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The countdown for the start of the 2026-27 League Two season can officially start now that the fixtures have been released.

Twenty-four teams will battle it out over the course of 46 matchdays, with three promotion spots and four playoff berths up for grabs. Those battling towards the bottom of the table will be desperate to avoid finishing in one of the two relegation positions.

Exeter City, Rotherham United, Port Vale and Northampton Town have all dropped down from League One, while Rochdale and York City secured promotion from the National League.

Here, Football Ground Guide brings you all the key dates and information ahead of the 2026-27 League Two season.

League Two key dates 2026-27

Opening weekend of the season

Newport vs Rochdale

Oldham vs Port Vale

Accrington vs Colchester

Barnet vs Salford

Cheltenham vs Rotherham

Chesterfield vs Fleetwood

Crawley vs Crewe

Gillingham vs Walsall

Grimsby vs Exeter

Northampton vs Swindon

Tranmere vs Shrewsbury

York vs Bristol Rovers

All games to be played on August 15

Derby games

Notable derby games in the 2026-27 League Two season include:

Port Vale vs Crewe – 29/08/2026

Rotherham vs Chesterfield – 29/08/2026

Rochdale vs Oldham – 19/09/2026

Bristol Rovers vs Swindon – 24/10/2026

Swindon vs Bristol Rovers – 23/01/2027

Crewe vs Port Vale – 06/02/2027

Chesterfield vs Rotherham – 06/02/2027

Oldham vs Rochdale – 17/04/2027

Boxing Day fixtures

Fans can look forward to the fixtures listed below on December 26:

Barnet vs Colchester United

Bristol Rovers vs Walsall

Cheltenham Town vs Port Vale

Chesterfield vs Northampton

Crawley vs Gillingham

Exeter vs Newport

Fleetwood vs Crewe

Oldham vs York

Rotherham vs Rochdale

Salford vs Grimsby

Shrewsbury vs Swindon

Tranmere vs Accrington

New Year's Day fixtures

Accrington vs Shrewsbury

Colchester vs Rotherham

Crewe vs Oldham

Gillingham vs Exeter

Grimsby vs Tranmere

Newport vs Barnet

Northampton vs Bristol Rovers

Port Vale vs Fleetwood

Rochdale vs Chesterfield

Swindon vs Crawley

Walsall vs Cheltenham

York vs Salford

Easter weekend fixtures

Good Friday (26/03/2027)

Barnet vs Newport

Bristol Rovers vs Northampton

Cheltenham vs Walsall

Chesterfield vs Rochdale

Crawley vs Swindon

Exeter vs Gillingham

Fleetwood vs Port Vale

Oldham vs Crewe

Rotherham vs Colchester

Salford vs York

Shrewsbury vs Accrington

Tranmere vs Grimsby

Easter Monday (29/03/2027)

Accrington vs Tranmere

Colchester vs Barnet

Crewe vs Fleetwood

Gillingham vs Crawley

Grimsby vs Salford

Newport vs Exeter

Northampton vs Chesterfield

Port Vale vs Cheltenham

Rochdale vs Rotherham

Swindon vs Shrewsbury

Walsall vs Bristol Rovers

York vs Oldham

Final weekend of the season

Bristol Rovers vs Oldham

Colchester vs Grimsby

Crewe vs Accrington

Exeter vs Chesterfield

Fleetwood vs Northampton

Port Vale vs Crawley

Rochdale vs Cheltenham

Rotherham vs Barnet

Salford vs Tranmere

Shrewsbury vs York

Swindon vs Gillingham

Walsall vs Newport

The final day of the season is currently scheduled to take place on May 8, 2027.

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Ben Sully

Ben is a freelance sports writer with years of experience. He is an avid Portsmouth fan and has had the privilege of seeing Ronaldinho play against his beloved club. Ben also loves watching and discussing all things European football, particularly La Liga. Away from football, he is passionate about cricket and Formula 1, and regards Lewis Hamilton as his sporting hero.

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