Matchday 2 in League Two had a bit of everything. There were statement away wins, a derby shutout, and late drama that flipped results in the final minutes. Amidst the chaos though, there were plenty standout performances.
A clear pattern emerged as well. Set plays and wide deliveries decided several tight games, while experienced operators in midfield managed tempo when it mattered. Our Team of the Week is picked for impact on the game state and quality of contribution rather than raw totals.
Let’s see who made the cut…
Grant Smith (Bromley), Goalkeeper
Grant Smith set the platform with a sharp tip over the bar at 0-0, then stayed assured under high balls as Bromley closed out a derby clean sheet. That early save released some tension and allowed the forwards to play with freedom.
Liam Shephard (Newport County), Right Back
Liam Shephard attacked the back post all afternoon and timed his movement for the decisive header in a comeback away win. He balanced the overlap with disciplined recovery runs that kept his flank secure.
Adebola Oluwo (Salford City), Centre Back
Adebola Oluwo dominated his area and made set-piece presence count with a powerful header for the opener. In the closing stages he won first contacts and cleared danger when Salford guarded their lead.
Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby Town), Centre Back
Harvey Rodgers delivered in chaos. He forced the issue in the box to score during Grimsby’s late fightback and produced important clearances at the other end. Leadership and timing were the difference.
Lewis Gordon (Chesterfield), Left Back
Lewis Gordon delivered a balanced display. He scored his first senior goal soon after the restart and then locked down his side as Chesterfield managed the game to the finish.
Alex Gilbey (MK Dons), Central Midfielder
Alex Gilbey controlled the second-half rhythm by finding pockets between the lines. He arrived to break the deadlock and then kept MK Dons advancing with tidy forward passing and smart pressing triggers.
Calum Agius (Crewe Alexandra), Central Midfielder
Calum Agius showed poise well beyond his age. He covered ground, recycled play cleanly, and finished from the edge of the box to settle the contest. His positioning in transition protected the back line.
Bradley Dack (Gillingham), Attacking Midfielder
Bradley Dack drifted into clever spaces and produced the match winner with trademark calm. His link play between midfield and attack meant Gillingham spent long spells in positive territory.
Omari Patrick (Tranmere Rovers), Right Wing
Omari Patrick was a constant outlet on the shoulder of the full back. He scored with a spectacular strike to kill the game and later added a neat assist, capping a complete wide forward display.
Will Davies (Fleetwood Town), Centre Forward
Will Davies was ruthless with limited touches. His movement across the centre backs created separation for a first-half brace, giving Fleetwood control that they never surrendered.
Dylan Duffy (Chesterfield), Left Wing
Dylan Duffy carried the creative threat from the left. He delivered the cross for the first goal and later curled in a high-quality free kick to seal it, while also working back to support Lewis Gordon.
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