Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Introduction
League One is the third tier of the English football league system, below the Premier League and the Championship. It is also known as Sky Bet League One for sponsorship purposes.
The league consists of 24 teams, each of which plays each other twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams at the end of the season are promoted to the Championship, while the bottom four teams are relegated to League Two.
History
League One was formed in 2004, when the Football League was restructured. It replaced the old Third Division, which had been the third tier of English football since 1920.
The first season of League One was won by Southend United, who finished 10 points ahead of second-placed Swansea City. The bottom four teams were relegated to the newly-formed League Two.
Current season
The current season of League One is the 2022-23 season. The season began on 30 July 2022 and is scheduled to end on 30 April 2023.
The current league leaders are Rotherham United, who have won 11 of their first 16 games. The bottom four teams are Gillingham, Fleetwood Town, AFC Wimbledon, and Crewe Alexandra.
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