History of EFL League One in Timeline

EFL League One is a professional association football league in England, serving as the second-highest division of the English Football League and the third tier overall in the English football league system. Contested by 24 clubs, it sits below the Premier League and the EFL Championship within the English football structure.

1995: Bolton Wanderers in Premier League

In 1995, Bolton Wanderers competed in the Premier League (1995-96).

1997: Barnsley in Premier League

In 1997, Barnsley competed in the Premier League (1997–98).

1998: Charlton Athletic in Premier League

In 1998, Charlton Athletic competed in the Premier League (1998-99).

2000: Charlton Athletic in Premier League

In 2000, Charlton Athletic competed in the Premier League (2000-07).

2001: Bolton Wanderers in Premier League

In 2001, Bolton Wanderers competed in the Premier League (2001-12).

2002: Birmingham City in Premier League

In 2002, Birmingham City competed in the Premier League (2002–06).

2004: EFL League One Winners List Reference

In 2004, information on past winners at this level before 2004 can be found in the List of winners of the EFL League One and predecessors.

2004: Introduction of Football League One

In 2004, the English football season saw the introduction of Football League One, a rebrand of the former Football League Second Division.

2004: League One Restructuring

Since the restructuring into League One in 2004, 78 teams have spent at least one season in the division.

2005: Wigan Athletic in Premier League

In 2005, Wigan Athletic competed in the Premier League (2005-13).

2006: Reading in Premier League

In 2006, Reading competed in the Premier League (2006-08).

2007: Birmingham City in Premier League

In 2007, Birmingham City competed in the Premier League (2007–08).

2009: Birmingham City in Premier League

In 2009, Birmingham City competed in the Premier League (2009–11).

2010: Blackpool in Premier League

In 2010, Blackpool competed in the Premier League (2010–11).

2012: Financial Fair Play Arrangement

Beginning with the 2012–13 season, a Financial Fair Play arrangement was implemented in all three divisions of the Football League, including League One, to promote financially self-sustaining clubs.

2012: Reading in Premier League

In 2012, Reading competed in the Premier League (2012-13).

2014: Shrewsbury Town Promotion

In 2014, Shrewsbury Town was promoted from League Two, and currently holds the longest tenure in League One.

2015: Shrewsbury Town Tenure

Since the 2015–16 season, Shrewsbury Town will be in their tenth consecutive season in League One, having been in League One since the 2015–16 season.