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Founded | 1892 |
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Folded | 2004 |
Country | England Wales |
Number of teams | 24 |
Level on pyramid | 3 (1992–2004) 2 (1892–1992) |
Promotion to | First Division (1892–2004) |
Relegation to | Third Division (1920–1921, 1958–2004) North/South (1921–1958) |
International cup(s) | European Cup Winners' Cup (1960–1985, 1990–1999) |
Last champions | Plymouth Argyle (2003–04) |
Most championships | Leicester City (8 titles) |
The Football League Second Division was the second level division in the English football league system between 1892 and 1992. Following the foundation of the FA Premier League, the Football League divisions were renumbered and the third tier became known as the Football League Second Division, while the second level was branded "First Division," below the Premiership. After the rebranding of the Football League in 2003–04, the second tier became known as the Championship, and the third tier became known as Football League One.