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EFL League Two
League Two is the third and lowest division of the English Football League (EFL) and the fourth-highest tier in the English football league system, af
Automatic promotion: 1Relegation: 4
EFL edge where promotion and relegation change full-time financial planning.
Typical movement: 4 up to League One (3 automatic + play-off winner), 2 down to the National League. How the pyramid works.
Clubs Covered
24
Total Capacity
249,344
Avg Capacity
10,389
League History & Context
EFL League Two is a key competition at step 4 in the English football pyramid.
Promotion, relegation, and club sustainability are central to how this league evolves each season.
Modern History
- 1958: Football League Fourth Division founded
- 1992: Renamed Football League Division Three
- 2004: Rebranded as Football League Two
- 2016: Becomes part of EFL, renamed EFL League Two
Recent League Outcomes
| Season | Champion | Promoted | PO Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | Yeovil Town | Yeovil Town, Scunthorpe United | Southend United |
| 2005-06 | Carlisle United | Carlisle United, Northampton Town | Cheltenham Town |
| 2006-07 | Walsall | Walsall, Hartlepool United | Bristol Rovers |
| 2007-08 | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons, Peterborough United | Stockport County |
| 2008-09 | Brentford | Brentford, Exeter City | Gillingham |
| 2009-10 | Notts County | Notts County, Bournemouth | Dagenham & Redbridge |
| 2010-11 | Chesterfield | Chesterfield, Bury | Stevenage |
| 2011-12 | Swindon Town | Swindon Town, Shrewsbury Town | Crewe Alexandra |
| 2012-13 | Gillingham | Gillingham, Rotherham United | Bradford City |
| 2013-14 | Chesterfield | Chesterfield, Scunthorpe United | Fleetwood Town |
Competition Structure
Teams24 clubs
Matches46
PromotionTop 3 teams promoted to EFL League One
RelegationBottom 2 teams relegated to National League
Title Sponsors & Key Stats
Football League Division Three · 1992-2004
Football League Fourth Division · 1958-1992
Teams since 200424+
Multiple winnersTBC
Latest League Stories
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team-news
EFL Dusts Off the Whistle Collection: May 2nd Referee Appointments Confirmed
The English Football League has worked its administrative magic once again, announcing which brave souls will be donning the black kit for May 2nd's fixtures across EFL competitions.
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Jordan James Claims EFL Young Player Crown as 2026's Standout Starlet
The EFL has officially crowned its brightest young spark for 2026, with Jordan James scooping the coveted Young Player of the Season award after a campaign that's clearly caught the attention of league bosses.
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EFL Drops the Crystal Ball: Your Guide to This Season's Promotion Lottery
The EFL has kindly published their official guide to who needs what to escape their current misery - or plunge deeper into it. Mathematical certainty has never felt so uncertain.
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EFL Transfer Roundup: The Usual Suspects Doing Their Usual Thing
Sky Sports delivers another comprehensive dive into the murky waters of EFL transfer speculation, covering all three divisions with their trademark blend of facts, fiction, and wishful thinking.
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Hodgson's Great Escape: 78-Year-Old Legend Ditches Retirement for Bristol City Rescue Mission
Roy Hodgson proves that football management is like a bad habit - you can never truly quit. The 78-year-old has emerged from retirement to save Bristol City from their current malaise, while Lincoln City eye promotion glory.
Club Pages
Direct links to every club profile in this league
Accrington Stanley
Crown Ground
5,450 capacity
Barnet
The Hive Stadium
6,500 capacity
Barrow
Holker Street
6,500 capacity
Bristol Rovers
Memorial Stadium
12,534 capacity
Bromley
Hayes Lane
5,150 capacity
Cambridge United
Abbey Stadium
7,937 capacity
Cheltenham Town
Whaddon Road
7,066 capacity
Chesterfield
SMH Group Stadium
10,600 capacity
Colchester United
Colchester Community Stadium
10,105 capacity
Crawley Town
Broadfield Stadium
5,567 capacity
Crewe Alexandra
Gresty Road
10,153 capacity
Fleetwood Town
Highbury Stadium
5,327 capacity
Gillingham
Priestfield Stadium
11,582 capacity
Grimsby Town
Blundell Park
9,546 capacity
Harrogate Town
Wetherby Road
5,000 capacity
Milton Keynes Dons
Stadium MK
30,500 capacity
Newport County
Rodney Parade
7,850 capacity
Notts County
Meadow Lane
19,841 capacity
Oldham Athletic
Boundary Park
13,560 capacity
Salford City
Moor Lane
5,106 capacity
Shrewsbury Town
New Meadow
9,875 capacity
Swindon Town
The County Ground
15,728 capacity
Tranmere Rovers
Prenton Park
16,567 capacity
Walsall
Bescot Stadium
11,300 capacity