The English Football System: The Premier League, EFL, and Beyond
The English Football League (EFL)
Below the Premier League is the English Football League (EFL), formerly known as the Football League. The EFL is divided into three divisions of 24 clubs each: the Championship, League One, and League Two.
The English Football Pyramid
The following diagram provides a detailed overview of the first 11 tiers of the English Football Pyramid, from the Premier League down to the 11th level:
The English Football Pyramid system is the structure of football divisions within the Football Associations remit and allows for promotion and relegation between the divisions.
History of the EFL
The English Football League was founded in 1888 as the Football League. It is the oldest professional football league in the world.
The League has undergone several changes over the years, including the addition of new divisions and the introduction of promotion and relegation. The current format of the EFL was introduced in 2004.
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