2013–14 Football League One

The 2013–14 Football League One (referred to as Sky Bet League One for sponsorship reasons) is the tenth season of the league under its current title and twenty-first season under its current league division format. The season began on 2 August 2013 and finished on 3 May 2014 with all matches that day kicking off simultaneously.[3]

Football League One
Season2013–14
ChampionsWolverhampton Wanderers
(3rd divisional title)
PromotedWolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford
Rotherham United
RelegatedTranmere Rovers
Carlisle United
Shrewsbury Town
Stevenage
Matches played552
Goals scored1,473 (2.67 per match)
Top goalscorer24 goalsSam Baldock (Bristol City)
Biggest home winRotherham United 6–0 Notts County
(1 March 2014)
Biggest away winTranmere Rovers 0–5 Peterborough United
(24 August 2013)
Highest scoring10 goals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 6–4 Rotherham United
(18 April 2014)
Longest winning run9 games
Wolverhampton Wanderers[1]
Longest unbeaten run19 games
Brentford[1]
Longest winless run13 games
Bradford City[1]
Longest losing run6 games
Sheffield United[1]
Highest attendance30,110
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Rotherham United
(18 April 2014)[2]
Lowest attendance1,603
Coventry City v Carlisle United
(18 February 2014)[2]
Average attendance7,488

Of the 24 teams which participate, seventeen of these remain following the 2012–13 Football League One. They are joined by three teams from 2012–13 Football League Championship, and four teams from the 2012–13 Football League Two. Wolverhampton Wanderers achieved the highest point tally ever in the history of League One with 103 points.

Changes from last season

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Team changes

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The following teams have changed division since the 2012–13 season.[4]

League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion, qualification or relegation
1Wolverhampton Wanderers (C, P)46311058931+58103Promotion to Football League Championship
2Brentford (P)46281087243+2994
3Leyton Orient462511108545+4086Qualification for League One play-offs[a]
4Rotherham United (O, P)46241488658+2886
5Preston North End46231677246+2685
6Peterborough United46235187258+1474
7Sheffield United461813154846+267
8Swindon Town46199186359+466
9Port Vale46187215973−1461
10Milton Keynes Dons46179206365−260
11Bradford City461417155754+359
12Bristol City461319147067+358
13Walsall461416164949058
14Crawley Town461415174854−657
15Oldham Athletic461414185059−956
16Colchester United461314195361−853
17Gillingham46158236079−1953
18Coventry City461613177477−351[b]
19Crewe Alexandra461312215480−2651
20Notts County46155266477−1350
21Tranmere Rovers (R)461211235279−2747Relegation to Football League Two
22Carlisle United (R)461112234376−3345
23Shrewsbury Town (R)46915224465−2142
24Stevenage (R)46119264672−2642
Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2014. Source: BBC Sport
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ Four teams play for one spot and promotion to Football League Championship.
  2. ^ On 2 August Coventry City were deducted 10 points for exiting administration without a CVA.[5]

Play-offs

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SemifinalsFinal
        
3Leyton Orient123
6Peterborough United112
3Leyton Orient2 (3)
4Rotherham United (p)2 (4)
4Rotherham United134
5Preston North End112

Team overview

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Stadia and locations

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TeamLocationStadiumCapacity
Bradford CityBradfordValley Parade25,136
BrentfordLondon (Brentford)Griffin Park12,763
Bristol CityBristolAshton Gate21,497
Carlisle UnitedCarlisleBrunton Park16,981
Colchester UnitedColchesterColchester Community Stadium10,064
Coventry City1NorthamptonSixfields Stadium7,653
Crawley TownCrawleyCheckatrade.com Stadium5,996
Crewe AlexandraCreweAlexandra Stadium10,153
GillinghamGillinghamPriestfield Stadium11,582
Leyton OrientLondon (Leyton)Matchroom Stadium9,271
Milton Keynes DonsMilton KeynesStadium:mk30,500
Notts CountyNottinghamMeadow Lane21,388
Oldham AthleticOldhamBoundary Park10,638
Peterborough UnitedPeterboroughLondon Road Stadium15,315
Port ValeStoke-on-TrentVale Park19,052
Preston North EndPrestonDeepdale23,408
Rotherham UnitedRotherhamNew York Stadium12,021
Sheffield UnitedSheffieldBramall Lane32,702
Shrewsbury TownShrewsburyGreenhous Meadow9,875
StevenageStevenageBroadhall Way6,722
Swindon TownSwindonCounty Ground15,728
Tranmere RoversBirkenheadPrenton Park16,789
WalsallWalsallBanks's Stadium11,300
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhamptonMolineux31,700
Bradford CityBrentfordBristol CityCarlisle UnitedColchester UnitedCoventry City
Valley ParadeGriffin ParkAshton GateBrunton ParkColchester Community StadiumSixfields Stadium 1
Capacity: 25,136Capacity: 12,763Capacity: 21,497Capacity: 18,202Capacity: 10,105Capacity: 7,653
Crawley TownCrewe AlexandraGillinghamLeyton OrientMilton Keynes DonsNotts County
The Checkatrade.com StadiumAlexandra StadiumPriestfield StadiumMatchroom StadiumStadium mkMeadow Lane
Capacity: 5,996Capacity: 10,153Capacity: 11,582Capacity: 9,271Capacity: 30,500Capacity: 20,229
Oldham AthleticPeterborough UnitedPort ValePreston North EndRotherham UnitedSheffield United
Boundary ParkLondon RoadVale ParkDeepdaleNew York StadiumBramall Lane
Capacity: 10,638Capacity: 15,315Capacity: 19,052Capacity: 24,500Capacity: 12,021Capacity: 32,702
Shrewsbury TownStevenageSwindon TownTranmere RoversWalsallWolverhampton Wanderers
Greenhous MeadowThe Lamex StadiumCounty GroundPrenton ParkBanks's StadiumMolineux
Capacity: 9,875Capacity: 6,722Capacity: 14,700Capacity: 16,567Capacity: 11,300Capacity: 30,852

Personnel and sponsoring

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Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

TeamManagerTeam captainKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
Bradford CityPhil ParkinsonGary JonesNikeJCT600
BrentfordMark WarburtonKevin O'ConnoradidasSkyeX
Bristol CitySteve CotterillSam BaldockadidasBlackthorn Cider
Carlisle UnitedGraham KavanaghLee MillerFilaEddie Stobart
Colchester UnitedJoe DunneBrian WilsonPumaWeston Homes (H)
JobServe (A)
Coventry CitySteven PressleyCarl BakerPumaNone
Crawley TownJohn GregoryJosh SimpsonPuma32Red
Crewe AlexandraSteve DavisAbdul OsmanCarbriniMornflake Oats
GillinghamPeter Taylor (interim)Adam BarrettVandanelMedway Electrical & Mechanical Services
Leyton OrientRussell SladeNathan ClarkeNikeSamsung (H)
FIFA 14 (A)
Milton Keynes DonsKarl RobinsonDean LewingtonSondicoCase Security
Notts CountyShaun DerryDean LeacockFila3663 (H)
Vision Express (A & 3rd)
Oldham AthleticLee JohnsonKorey SmithFilaBlacks
Peterborough UnitedDarren FergusonTommy RoweNikeStadium Energy
Port ValeMicky AdamsDoug LoftSondicoGMB
Preston North EndSimon GraysonJohn WelshNikeThe Carers' Trust
Rotherham UnitedSteve EvansCraig MorganPumaParkgate Shopping (H)
TGB Sheds (A)
Sheffield UnitedNigel CloughMichael DoyleMacronVSportsGames (H)
Topspring (A & 3rd)
Shrewsbury TownMichael JacksonTamika MkandawireSurridgeGreenhous
StevenageGraham WestleyJon AshtonFilaSTS Tyre Pros
Swindon TownMark CooperDarren WardadidasSamsung(H)
FIFA 14 (A)
Tranmere RoversJohn McMahon (interim)James WallaceFilaHome Bargains
WalsallDean SmithAndy ButlerDiadoraCAT communications
Wolverhampton WanderersKenny JackettSam RickettsPumaWhat House?

Managerial changes

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TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Swindon TownKevin MacDonaldMutual Consent13 July 2013[7]Pre-seasonMark Cooper13 July 2013[8]
Carlisle UnitedGreg AbbottSacked9 September 2013[9]22ndGraham Kavanagh1 October 2013[10]
Sheffield UnitedDavid WeirSacked11 October 2013[11]23rdNigel Clough23 October 2013[12]
GillinghamMartin AllenSacked13 October 2013[13]17thPeter Taylor11 November 2013[14]
Notts CountyChris KiwomyaSacked27 October 2013[15]24thShaun Derry6 November 2013[16]
Crawley TownRichie BarkerSacked27 November 2013[17]12thJohn Gregory3 December 2013[18]
Bristol CitySean O'DriscollSacked28 November 2013[19]22ndSteve Cotterill3 December 2013[20]
BrentfordUwe RöslerSigned by Wigan Athletic7 December 2013[21]4thMark Warburton10 December 2013[22]
ShrewsburyGraham TurnerResigned21 January 2014[23]21stMickey Mellon12 May 2014[24]
Tranmere RoversRonnie MooreSacked9 April 2014[25]19thRob Edwards27 May 2014[26]

Results

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Home \ AwayBRABREBRICRLCOLCOVCRACREGILLEYMKDNTCOLDPETPTVPNEROTSHUSHRSTESWITRAWALWOL
Bradford City4–01–14–02–23–32–13–31–11–11–01–12–31–01–00–00–12–02–12–31–10–10–21–2
Brentford2–03–10–03–13–11–05–02–10–23–13–11–03–22–01–00–13–11–02–03–22–01–00–3
Bristol City2–21–22–11–11–22–00–02–12–22–22–11–10–35–01–11–20–11–14–10–02–21–01–2
Carlisle United1–00–02–42–40–41–12–11–21–53–02–10–12–10–10–11–21–00–00–01–04–11–12–2
Colchester United0–24–12–21–12–11–11–23–01–23–10–40–11–01–01–20–00–11–04–01–21–21–10–3
Coventry City0–00–25–41–22–02–22–22–13–11–23–01–14–22–24–40–33–20–01–01–21–52–11–1
Crawley Town1–00–11–10–01–03–21–23–22–10–21–01–01–00–32–21–20–21–11–10–02–00–02–1
Crewe Alexandra0–01–31–02–10–01–21–00–31–22–01–31–12–21–22–13–33–01–10–31–12–10–30–2
Gillingham0–11–11–11–00–14–21–01–31–23–22–10–12–23–21–23–40–11–13–22–02–02–21–0
Leyton Orient0–10–11–34–02–12–02–32–05–12–15–11–11–23–20–11–01–13–02–02–02–01–11–3
Milton Keynes Dons2–32–22–20–10–01–30–21–00–11–33–12–10–23–00–03–20–13–24–11–10–11–00–1
Notts County3–00–11–14–12–03–01–04–03–10–01–33–22–44–20–10–12–12–30–12–02–01–50–1
Oldham Athletic1–10–01–11–00–20–01–01–11–01–11–21–15–43–11–30–21–11–21–02–10–10–10–3
Peterborough United2–11–31–24–12–01–00–24–22–01–32–14–32–10–02–00–10–01–00–11–03–00–01–0
Port Vale2–11–11–12–12–03–22–11–32–10–21–02–11–00–10–22–01–23–12–22–33–21–01–3
Preston North End2–20–31–06–11–11–11–00–23–11–12–22–02–13–13–23–30–05–23–02–11–12–10–0
Rotherham United0–03–02–10–02–21–32–24–24–12–12–26–03–20–11–00–03–12–22–10–41–11–13–3
Sheffield United2–20–03–01–01–12–11–13–11–21–10–12–11–12–02–10–11–02–01–01–03–11–10–2
Shrewsbury Town2–11–12–32–21–11–11–11–32–00–20–01–01–22–40–00–10–32–01–02–00–10–10–1
Stevenage1–12–11–31–32–30–12–01–03–10–12–30–13–40–11–11–10–30–01–32–03–13–20–0
Swindon Town1–01–03–23–10–02–11–15–02–21–31–22–00–12–15–21–01–22–13–11–01–01–31–4
Tranmere Rovers1–23–41–10–02–13–13–31–01–20–43–23–22–20–50–11–21–20–02–10–01–21–11–1
Walsall0–21–10–12–00–10–11–21–11–11–10–31–11–02–00–20–31–12–11–02–11–13–10–3
Wolverhampton Wanderers2–00–03–13–04–21–12–12–04–01–10–22–02–02–03–02–06–42–00–02–03–22–00–1
Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2014. Source: http://www.football-league.co.uk/page/ResultsSearch/0,,10794~2013000025,00.html
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Season statistics

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Top scorers

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As of 3 May 2014[27]
RankPlayerClubGoals
1Sam BaldockBristol City24
2Britt AssombalongaPeterborough United23
3Kieran AgardRotherham United21
Callum WilsonCoventry City
5Ryan LoweTranmere Rovers19
Dave MooneyLeyton Orient
7Joe GarnerPreston North End18
8Nouha DickoRotherham United/Wolverhampton Wanderers17
Clayton DonaldsonBrentford
Cody McDonaldGillingham

Scoring

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  • First goal: Kevin McDonald for Sheffield United against Notts County (2 August 2013)
  • Fastest goal: 12 seconds
    • Kieran Agard for Rotherham United against Gillingham (3 April 2014 )
  • Largest winning margin: 6 goals
    • Rotherham United 6–0 Notts County (1 March 2014)
  • Highest scoring game: 10 goals
    • Wolverhampton Wanderers 6–4 Rotherham United (18 April 2014)
  • Most goals scored in a match by a single team: 6 goals
    • Rotherham United 6–0 Notts County (1 March 2014)
    • Preston North End 6–1 Carlisle United (12 April 2014)
    • Wolverhampton Wanderers 6–4 Rotherham United (18 April 2014)
  • Most goals scored in a match by a losing team: 4 goals
    • Coventry 5–4 Bristol City (12 August 2013)
    • Oldham 5–4 Peterborough United (25 January 2014)
    • Wolverhampton Wanderers 6–4 Rotherham United (18 April 2014)

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