All eyes are on the tense battles at the top and bottom but a less frequently discussed prize up for grabs is the Golden Glove. Ipswich Town’s number one Christian Walton currently tops the clean sheet table on 23 shut-outs but Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper James Trafford is close behind on 22.
Various goalkeepers have impressed in the third tier this season, with some being experienced League One operators and others being young prospects building up their reputations.
Below are the top 13 League One goalkeepers of the current campaign, determined by the minutes per goal against metric. Only goalkeepers with 20 or more appearances to their name have been considered, hence the absence of the likes of Barnsley’s Harry Isted and Plymouth Argyle’s Callum Burton.
Data is courtesy of Transfermarkt.
9. Joe Wildsmith
Derby County's Joe Wildsmith has conceded, on average, every 90 minutes. He has kept 17 clean sheets in 45 outings. Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images
10. Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper of Plymouth Argyle has kept 11 clean sheets this season and appeared 29 times. He has, on average, conceded every 85 minutes. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
11. Will Norris
Peterborough United's Will Norris has, on average, conceded a goal every 82 minutes. He has made 21 appearances and kept nine clean sheets. Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
12. Jay Lynch
Jay Lynch of Fleetwood Town has conceded every 81 minutes on average. He has made 44 appearances and kept 12 clean sheets. Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images