Safety in Numbers

The Ravens recorded two hard-earned draws at home in their last two games, taking two points from a possible six against big-spending opposition. It means Bromley now have nine points from nine league games this season. But would averaging one point per game be good enough to secure another season in the Football League?

If we look at the last five full seasons, the highest total required was in 2020/21, when Southend Utd went down with 45 points; a return that would have kept them up in any other campaign in recent history. I think that rather sums up Southend’s luck! The lowest total came a year later, when Oldham Athletic finished second from bottom with only 38 points (0.83 points per game).

It’s fair to say that a total in the late-forties will see you safe in League Two, but is that all Bromley should be aiming for?