Interesting to assess how Arbroath's league showing this year - so far - compares with previous campaigns in Division 3.
Perhaps in an more evenly balanced league this time, but we've still got to end with a bang to match the 70 point total of 4 seasons ago when we ended runners up. We've already scored AND conceded considerably more than our previous 4 stints in this division
Two more wins from our last 4 games - essential to secure top spot - would also see us exceed Dumbarton's tally of 67 points two seasons back, the lowest needed to take the title in recent times.
Recent Division 3 showings by Arbroath
2010-11 (so far) Points 62 GF 71 GA 50
2007-08 Points 52 GF 54 GA 47
2006-07 Points 70 GF 63 GA 33
2005-06 Points 55 GF 57 GA 47
1997-98 Points 68 GF 67 GA 39
Points amassed by Division 3 champions (average 74 points)
2008-09 Dumbarton 67
1999-00 Queens Park 69
2002-03 Morton 72
2001-02 Brechin City 73
2006-07 Berwick Rangers 75
2000-01 Hamilton Acc 76
2005-06 Cowdenbeath 76
1998-99 Ross County 77
2009-10 Livingston 78
2003-04 Stranraer 79
2007-08 East Fife 88
2004-05 Gretna 98