Top at Christmas

Thought I’d go back and see where league one leaders at Christmas have historically ended up in May.

I thought I’d prove the we’re basically a lock, but all I’ve really proven is that Portsmouth are massive bottlers.

Gone back as far as the Wolves record points haul, for reasons.

2024/25: Blues - Pld: 19; Pts: 45 - Final Position?
2023/24: Portsmouth - 22; 49 - 1st
2022/23: Plymouth Argyle - 22; 47 - 1st
2021/22: Rotherham United - 22: 47 - 2nd
2020/21: Portsmouth - 19; 35 - 8th
2019/20: Wycombe Wanderers - 21; 43 - 3rd*
2018/19: Portsmouth - 23; 51 - 4th
2017/18: Wigan Athletic - 22; 51 - 1st
2016/17: Scunthorpe United - 22; 47 - 3rd
2015/16: Burton Albion - 22; 45 - 2nd
2014/15: Bristol City - 21; 42 - 1st
2013/14: Leyton Orient** - 21; 44 - 3rd

*won play-offs
**ahead of the Dogheads on GD.