But Rob Edwards’ side have not suffered the same problems getting out of the traps - with this the club’s best start in history. Points difference: +15 Improvised league finish: 5th2022-23Carrick would eventually arrive and steer Boro to their only play-off place of the last five seasons, but it was a campaign that started so disappointingly. Had they had the seven extra points they’ve earned this season in comparison to that term, however, they’d have secured a play-off finish. Reading were the early pace-setters with the exact amount of points that Boro currently have, but ended up finishing seventh. Points difference: +10 Improvised league finish: 7th