HOW LONG HAVE EACH LEAGUE CLUB

ENTERED THEIR PRESENT LEVEL?

 

FA PREMIER LEAGUE  

 

 

 YearClub NameHow? YearClub NameHow?

1919ArsenalElected to an expanded Division One from Division Two2019Aston VillaPromoted via the play-offs from the Championship

1954EvertonPromoted as champions from Division Two2021BrentfordPromoted via play-offs from Championship

1962LiverpoolPromoted as champions from Division Two

2022AFC BournemouthPromoted as runners-up from the Championship

1975Manchester UnitedPromoted as champions from Division Two2022FulhamPromoted as champions from the Championship

1978Tottenham HotspurPromoted after finishing 3rd in Division Two2022Nottingham ForestPromoted via play-offs from Championship

1989ChelseaPromoted as champions from Division Two2025Leeds UnitedPromoted as champions from the Championship
2002Manchester CityPromoted as champions from Division One2025SunderlandPromoted via play-offs from the Championship

2013Crystal PalacePromoted via the play-offs from the Championship2026Coventry CityPromoted as champions from the Championship

2017Brighton & Hove AlbionPromoted as runners-up from the Championship2026Ipswich TownPromoted as runners-up from the Championship
2017Newcastle UnitedPromoted as champions from the Championship2026Hull CityPromoted via the play-offs from the Championship

 

FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP


 YearClub NameHow? YearClub NameHow?
2015Bristol CityPromoted as champions from League One2024PortsmouthPromted as champions from League One
2015Preston North EndPromoted via the play-offs from League One2024Sheffield UnitedRelegated after finishing 20th in Premier League
2015Queen's Park RangersRelegated after finishing 20th in the Premier League2025Birmingham CityPromted as champions from League One
2017MiddlesbroughRelegated after finishing 19th in the Premier League2025Charlton AthleticPromoted via play-offs from League One
2017MillwallPromoted via play-offs from League One2025SouthamptonRelegated after finishing 20th in Premier League
2018Blackburn RoversPromoted as runners-up from League One2025WrexhamPromoted as runners-up from League One
2018Stoke CityRelegated after finishing 19th in Premier League

2026

Bolton WanderersPromoted via play-offs from League One
2018Swansea City

Relegated after finishing 18th in Premier League

2026BurnleyRelegated after finishing 19th in Premier League
2021West Bromwich AlbionRelegated after finishing 19th in Premier League2026Cardiff CityPromoted as runners-up from League One
2022Norwich CityRelegated after finishing 20th in Premier League2026Lincoln CityPromoted as champions from League One
2022WatfordRelegated after finishing 19th in Premier League2026West Ham UnitedRelegated after finishing 18th in Premier League
2024Derby CountyPromoted as runners-up from League One

 

2026Wolverhampton WanderersRelegated after finishing 20th in Premier League

 

LEAGUE ONE

 YearClub NameHow? YearClub NameHow?
2018Burton AlbionRelegated after finishing 21st in Championship2025AFC WimbledonPromoted via play-offs from League Two
2021Wycombe WanderersRelegated after finishing 22nd in Championship2025Bradford CityPromoted after finishing 3rd in League Two
2022BarnsleyRelegated after finishing 24th in Championship2025Doncaster RoversPromoted as champions from League Two
2022Peterborough UnitedRelegated after finishing 22nd in Championship2025Luton TownRelegated after finishing 22nd in Championship
2023BlackpoolRelegated after finishing 23rd in Championship2025Plymouth ArgyleRelegated after finishing 23rd in Championship
2023Leyton OrientPromoted as champions from League Two2026BromleyPromoted as champions from League Two
2023ReadingRelegated after finishing 22nd in Championship2026Cambridge UnitedPromoted after finishing 3rd in League Two
2023StevenagePromoted as runners-up from League Two2026Leicester CityRelegated after finishing 23rd in Championship
2023Wigan AthleticRelegated after finishing 24th in Championship2026Milton Keynes DonsPromoted as runners-up from League Two
2024Huddersfield TownRelegated after finishing 23rd in Championship2026Notts CountyPromoted via play-offs from League Two
2024Mansfield TownPromoted after finishing 3rd in League Two2026Oxford UnitedRelegated after finishing 22nd in Championship
2024Stockport CountyPromoted as champions from League Two2026Sheffield WednesdayRelegated after finishing 24th in Championship

 

LEAGUE TWO

 

 

 YearClub NameWhy? YearClub NameWhy?
2013Newport County AFCPromoted via the play-offs from the Conference2024Fleetwood TownRelegated after finishing 22nd in League One
2016Colchester UnitedRelegated after finishing 23rd in League One2025BarnetPromoted as champions from National League
2019Salford CityPromoted via the play-offs from the National League2025Bristol RoversRelegated after finishing 22nd in League One
2019WalsallRelegated after finishing 22nd in League One2025Crawley TownRelegated after finishing 21st in League One
2020Tranmere RoversRelegated after finishing 21st in League One2025Oldham AthleticPromoted via play-offs from National League
2021Swindon TownRelegated after finishing 23rd in League One2025Shrewsbury TownRelegated after finishing 24th in League One
2022Crewe AlexandraRelegated after finishing 24th in League One2026Exeter CityRelegated after finishing 21st in League One
2022GillinghamRelegated after finishing 21st in League One2026Northampton TownRelegated after finishing 24th in League One
2022Grimsby TownPromoted via play-offs from National League2026Port ValeRelegated after finishing 22nd in League One
2023Accrington StanleyRelegated after finishing 23rd in League One2026RochdalePromoted via play-offs from National League
2024ChesterfieldPromoted as champions from National League2026Rotherham UnitedRelegated after finishing 23rd in League One
2024Cheltenham TownRelegated after finishing 21st in League One

2026

York City

Promoted as champions from National League

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE

 YearClub NameWhy? YearClub NameWhy?
2013Aldershot TownRelegated after finishing 24th in League Two2024Sutton UnitedRelegated after finishing 23rd in League Two
2014EastleighPromoted as champions from Conference South2024TamworthPromoted as champions from National League North

2016Solihull MoorsPromoted as champions from National League North2024Yeovil TownPromoted as champions from National League South

2017FC Halifax TownPromoted via play-offs from National League North2025Boreham WoodPromoted via play-offs from National League South

2019WokingPromoted via play-offs from National League South2025Carlisle UnitedRelegated after finishing 23rd in League Two

2020AltrinchamPromoted via play-offs from National League North2025Scunthorpe UnitedPromoted via play-offs from National League North
2020WealdstonePromoted as champions from National League South2026AFC FyldePromoted as champions from National League North
2021Southend UnitedRelegated after finishing 23rd in League Two2026AFC HornchurchPromoted via play-offs from National League South
2022GatesheadPromoted as champions from National League North2026BarrowRelegated after finishing 24th in League Two
2023Hartlepool UnitedRelegated after finishing 23rd in League Two2026Harrogate TownRelegated after finishing 23rd in League Two
2024

Boston United

Promoted via play-offs from National League North

2026Kidderminster HarriersPromoted via play-offs from National League North
2024Forest Green RoversRelegated after finishing 24th in League Two

2025

Worthing

Promoted as champions from National League South

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE NORTH

 

 

 YearClub NameWhy? YearClub NameWhy?
2016DarlingtonPromoted as champions from Northern Premier League2024

Radcliffe

Promoted as champions from Northern Premier League Premier Division
2017SouthportRelegated after finishing 23rd in National League2025AFC Telford UnitedPromoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division Central
2017Spennymoor TownPromoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division2025Bedford TownPromoted as champions from Southern League Premier Division Central
2018ChesterRelegated after finishing 23rd in National League2025MacclesfieldPromoted as champions from Northern Premier League Premier Division
2018HerefordPromoted as champions from Southern League Premier Division2025Merthyr TownPromoted as champions from Southern League Premier Division South
2020ChorleyRelegated after finishing 24th in National League2025Worksop TownPromoted via play-offs from Northern Leagie Prevmier Division
2022BuxtonPromoted as champions from Northern Premier League Premier Division2026Brackley TownRelegated after finishing 21st in National League
2022King's Lynn TownRelegated after finishing 21st in National League2026Harborough TownPromoted as champions from Southern League Premier Division Central
2022Scarborough AthleticPromoted via play-offs from Northern Premier League Premier Division2026Hebburn TownPromoted as champions from Nothern Premier League Premier Division
2023South ShieldsPromoted as champions from Northern League Premier Division2026Hednesford TownPromoted via play-offs from Northern Premier League Premier Division
2024Marine AFCPromoted via play-off from Northern Premier League Premier Division2026MorecambeRelegated after finishing 22nd in National League
2024Oxford CityRelegated after finishing 24th in National League2026Spalding UnitedPromoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division Central

 

NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH

 

 

 YearClub nameWhy? YearClub nameWhy?
2008Chelmsford CityPromoted as champions of Isthmian League2025AFC TottonPromoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division South
2014Hemel Hempstead TownPromoted as champions from Southern League2025Dagenham & RedbridgeRelegated after finishing 21st in National League
2016Hampton & Richmond BoroughPromoted as champions from Southern League2025Dover AthleticPromoted via play-offs from Isthmian League Premier Division
2018Slough TownPromoted via play-offs from Southern League2025Ebbsfleet UnitedRelegated after finishing 24th in National League
2019Tonbridge AngelsPromoted via play-offs from Isthmian League2025HorshamPromoted as champions from Isthmian League Premier Division
2022FarnboroughPromoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division South2025Maidenhead UnitedRelegated after finishing 21st in National League
2023Maidstone UnitedRelegated after finishing 24th in National League2026Billericay TownPromoted via play-offs from Isthmian League Premier Division
2023Torquay UnitedRelegated after finishing 21st in National League2026Braintree TownRelegated after finishing 23rd in National League
2023Weston-super-MarePromoted as champions from Southern League Premier League South2026Farnham TownPromoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division South
2024Chesham UnitedPromoted as champions from Southern League Premier Division South2026Folkestone InvictaPromoted as champions from Isthmian League Premier Division
2024Dorking WanderersRelegated after finishing 23rd in National League2026Truro CityRelegated after finishing 24th in National League
2024

Salisbury

Promoted via play-offs from Southern League Premier Division South2026Walton & HershamPromoted as champions from Southern League Premier Division South