Despite the threat of postponements, the 2021/22 League Two season continued to excite and entertain in December – with drama at both ends of the table.

The six standout players in the division have been nominated for the FLW Fans' League Two Player on the Month award, with voting now open.

We've outlined why each nominee has made the shortlist, to help you decide how to cast your vote.

All stats courtesy of Whoscored.

The Defenders

Nominees: Peter Clarke, Elliott Hewitt

Tranmere Rovers continued to defy belief and the expected goals (xG) table in December – taking four wins from four games and not conceding once.

As he has been all season, the ever-green Peter Clarke was key to their defensive resolve and his 26 clearances last month show what an asset he remains to the club at the age of 40.

Mansfield Town are one of the EFL's in-form clubs right now and they didn't drop a point last month, taking nine points from three games as they continued their ascent up the League Two table.

Elliott Hewitt was the Stags standout performer in December as he proved his quality both defensively and going forward – making eight tackles and providing eight assists.

The Midfielders

Nominees: Oliver Cooper, Myles Hippolyte, Mitchell Pinnock

Oliver Cooper has shown this season that he's a midfielder that can do it all and never was that more clear than last month.

The 22-year-old was ever-present for Newport County in December, with his influence felt both in and out of possession as he made 12 tackles and provided two assists.

Postponement limited Northampton Town to just two matches in December and it was thanks to midfielder Mitchell Pinnock that they came away with six points.

The 27-year-old is having a fantastic season for the Cobblers and masterminded both their victories last month – scoring the winner against Exeter City and providing both assists in the 2-1 victory over Harrogate Town.

When the end of the season rolls around, Scunthorpe's five points from three games in December may well be the difference between remaining in the EFL and dropping into the National League.

No player was more important to their unbeaten month than midfielder Myles Hippolyte, who produced some massive moments for the Irons – scoring the equaliser against Stevenage before bagging a goal and an assist in the 3-1 win over Oldham.

The Forwards

Nominees: Jake Beesley

Jake Beesley's red hot December form proved bittersweet for Rochdale as he was snapped up by Blackpool in the winter window.

The striker caught fire for Dale last month, scoring four times and adding an assist as he said goodbye to the North West club's fans and League Two in style.

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