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| country = England |
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| organiser = [[English Football League|The Football League]] |
| organiser = [[English Football League|The Football League]] |
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| founded = 17 April 1888 |
| founded = 17 April 1888 |
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| folded = 2004 |
| folded = 2004 |
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| teams = 24 ( |
| teams = 24 (1992–1992) |
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| promotion = [[Premier League]]<br>(1992–2004) |
| promotion = [[Premier League]]<br>(1992–2004) |
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| relegation = [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] |
| relegation = [[Football League Second Division|Second Division]] |
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| level = 1 (1888–1992)<br>2 (1992–2004) |
| level = 1 (1888–1992)<br>2 (1992–2004) |
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| domest_cup = [[FA Cup]] <br>[[FA Community Shield]] |
| domest_cup = [[FA Cup]] <br>[[FA Community Shield]] |
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| league_cup = [[ |
| league_cup = [[EFL Cup|League Cup]]<br> |
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| confed_cup = [[UEFA Champions League|European Cup]]<br>(1956–1985, 1991–1992)<br>[[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]]<br>(1960–1985, 1990–1999)<br>[[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]<br>(1971–1985, 1990–2004)<br>[[Inter-Cities Fairs Cup]]<br>(1955–1971) |
| confed_cup = [[UEFA Champions League|European Cup]]<br>(1956–1985, 1991–1992)<br>[[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup]]<br>(1960–1985, 1990–1999)<br>[[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]<br>(1971–1985, 1990–2004)<br>[[Inter-Cities Fairs Cup]]<br>(1955–1971) |
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| champions = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (1st tier)<br>([[1991–92 Football League|1991–92]])<br>[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] (2nd tier) |
| champions = [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] (1st tier)<br>([[1991–92 Football League|1991–92]])<br>[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] (2nd tier) |
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The '''Football League First Division''' was a division of the [[English Football League|Football League]] in England from [[1888 in association football|1888]] until [[2003–04 in English football|2004]]. It was the top division in the [[English football league system]] |
The '''Football League First Division''' was a division of the [[English Football League|Football League]] in England from [[1888 in association football|1888]] until [[2003–04 in English football|2004]]. It was the top division in the [[English football league system]] until the end of the [[1991–92 Football League|1991-92]] season, at which point all of its teams broke away to form the [[Premier League]]. From 1992 to 2004, the name First Division was given to what had previously been called the Second Division. After the [[2003–04 Football League First Division|2003–04 season]], the division was renamed the Football League Championship (now [[EFL Championship]]). |
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The First Division contained between 12 and 24 clubs, playing each other home and away in a double [[Round-robin tournament|round robin]]. The competition was based on [[two points for a win]] from 1888 until the increase to [[three points for a win]] in [[1981–82 Football League First Division|1981]]. |
The First Division contained between 12 and 24 clubs, playing each other home and away in a double [[Round-robin tournament|round robin]]. The competition was based on [[two points for a win]] from 1888 until the increase to [[three points for a win]] in [[1981–82 Football League First Division|1981]]. |
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After the creation of the [[Premier League]], the name First Division was given to the second-tier division (from [[1992–93 Football League First Division|1992]]). The name ceased to exist after the [[2003–04 Football League First Division|2003–04 First Division]] season. The division was rebranded as the Football League Championship (now [[EFL Championship]]). |
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==History== |
==History== |
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{{Further|Football in England|History of English football}} |
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The Football League was founded in 1888 by [[Aston Villa]] director [[William McGregor (football)|William McGregor]]. It originally consisted of a single division of 12 clubs ([[Accrington F.C.|Accrington]], [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]], [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]], [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]], [[Everton F.C.|Everton]], [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]], [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]], Stoke (now [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]), [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]], and [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]]), known as The Football League. When the League admitted additional members from the rival [[Football Alliance]] in 1892, it was split into two divisions. |
The Football League was founded in 1888 by [[Aston Villa]] director [[William McGregor (football)|William McGregor]]. It originally consisted of a single division of 12 clubs ([[Accrington F.C.|Accrington]], [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]], [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]], [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]], [[Everton F.C.|Everton]], [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]], [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]], Stoke (now [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]]), [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]], and [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]]), known as The Football League. When the League admitted additional members from the rival [[Football Alliance]] in 1892, it was split into two divisions. |
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For the next 100 years, the First Division was the top professional league in English football. In 1992, the 22 clubs making up the First Division elected to resign from the Football League and set up the [[Premier League]]. The Football League was consequently re-organised, with the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions renamed the First, Second, and Third respectively. Thus, the First Division, while still the top level of the Football League became the second level of the entire [[English football league system]]. |
For the next 100 years, the First Division was the top professional league in English football. In 1992, the 22 clubs making up the First Division elected to resign from the Football League and set up the [[Premier League]]. The Football League was consequently re-organised, with the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions renamed the First, Second, and Third respectively. Thus, the First Division, while still the top level of the Football League, became the second level of the entire [[English football league system]]. |
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The First Division was renamed the '''Football League Championship''' prior to the start of the [[2004–05 Football League|2004–05 season]], as part of a league-wide rebrand. The Football League rebranded itself as the English Football League prior to the [[2016–17 English Football League|2016–17 season]], with its top level becoming the '''EFL Championship''' at that time. |
The First Division was renamed the '''Football League Championship''' prior to the start of the [[2004–05 Football League|2004–05 season]], as part of a league-wide rebrand. The Football League rebranded itself as the English Football League prior to the [[2016–17 English Football League|2016–17 season]], with its top level becoming the '''EFL Championship''' at that time. |
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==Trophy and players' medals== |
==Trophy and players' medals== |
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The Football League First Division trophy was first awarded in 1891, and was presented to the winners through to 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/collections_detail/football-league-first-division-trophy-1890|title=Football League First Division Trophy, 1890|publisher=National Football Museum|access-date=28 May 2020}}</ref> |
The Football League First Division trophy was first awarded in 1891, and was presented to the winners through to 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/collections_detail/football-league-first-division-trophy-1890|title=Football League First Division Trophy, 1890|publisher=National Football Museum|access-date=28 May 2020|archive-date=27 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927175345/https://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/collections_detail/football-league-first-division-trophy-1890/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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As of the [[1947–48 Football League|1947–48 season]], making seven appearances for their club during the season was not enough for a player to qualify for a winners medal.<ref name=afc>{{cite web|title=Player profile: Bryn Jones|url=http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/357/bryn-jones|work=Arsenal player database|publisher=Arsenal FC|access-date=13 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013232656/http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/357/bryn-jones|archive-date=13 October 2012|url-status=dead |
As of the [[1947–48 Football League|1947–48 season]], making seven appearances for their club during the season was not enough for a player to qualify for a winners medal.<ref name=afc>{{cite web|title=Player profile: Bryn Jones|url=http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/357/bryn-jones|work=Arsenal player database|publisher=Arsenal FC|access-date=13 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013232656/http://www.arsenal.com/history/profiles/357/bryn-jones|archive-date=13 October 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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As of the [[1975–76 Football League|1975–76 season]], players had to make 14 appearances for their club during the season in order to qualify for a winners medal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Joey Jones: Profile|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/past-players/joey-jones|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110206141854/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/past-players/joey-jones|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 February 2011|publisher=Liverpool FC|access-date=20 May 2011}}</ref> |
As of the [[1975–76 Football League|1975–76 season]], players had to make 14 appearances for their club during the season in order to qualify for a winners medal.<ref>{{cite web|title=Joey Jones: Profile|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/past-players/joey-jones|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110206141854/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/past-players/joey-jones|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 February 2011|publisher=Liverpool FC|access-date=20 May 2011}}</ref> |
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! Club!! Titles!! Winning seasons |
! Club!! Titles!! Winning seasons |
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| [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] || |
| [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] ||{{center|18}}|| [[1900–01 Football League|1900–01]], [[1905–06 Football League|1905–06]], [[1921–22 Football League|1921–22]], [[1922–23 Football League|1922–23]], [[1946–47 Football League|1946–47]], [[1963–64 Liverpool F.C. season|1963–64]], [[1965–66 Liverpool F.C. season|1965–66]], [[1972–73 Liverpool F.C. season|1972–73]], [[1975–76 Liverpool F.C. season|1975–76]], [[1976–77 Liverpool F.C. season|1976–77]], [[1978–79 Liverpool F.C. season|1978–79]], [[1979–80 Liverpool F.C. season|1979–80]], [[1981–82 Liverpool F.C. season|1981–82]], [[1982–83 Liverpool F.C. season|1982–83]], [[1983–84 Liverpool F.C. season|1983–84]], [[1985–86 Liverpool F.C. season|1985–86]], [[1987–88 Liverpool F.C. season|1987–88]], [[1989–90 Liverpool F.C. season|1989–90]] |
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| [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] ||{{center|10}}|| [[1930–31 Arsenal F.C. season|1930–31]], [[1932–33 Arsenal F.C. season|1932–33]], [[1933–34 Arsenal F.C. season|1933–34]], [[1934–35 Arsenal F.C. season|1934–35]], [[1937–38 Arsenal F.C. season|1937–38]], [[1947–48 Arsenal F.C. season|1947–48]], [[1952–53 Arsenal F.C. season|1952–53]], [[1970–71 Arsenal F.C. season|1970–71]], [[1988–89 Arsenal F.C. season|1988–89]], [[1990–91 Arsenal F.C. season|1990–91]] |
| [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] ||{{center|10}}|| [[1930–31 Arsenal F.C. season|1930–31]], [[1932–33 Arsenal F.C. season|1932–33]], [[1933–34 Arsenal F.C. season|1933–34]], [[1934–35 Arsenal F.C. season|1934–35]], [[1937–38 Arsenal F.C. season|1937–38]], [[1947–48 Arsenal F.C. season|1947–48]], [[1952–53 Arsenal F.C. season|1952–53]], [[1970–71 Arsenal F.C. season|1970–71]], [[1988–89 Arsenal F.C. season|1988–89]], [[1990–91 Arsenal F.C. season|1990–91]] |
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| [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] || {{center|9}} || [[1890–91 Football League| |
| [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] || {{center|9}} || [[1890–91 Football League|1890–91]], [[1914–15 Football League|1914–15]], [[1927–28 Football League|1927–28]], [[1931–32 Football League|1931–32]], [[1938–39 Football League|1938–39]], [[1962–63 Football League|1962–63]], [[1969–70 Football League|1969–70]], [[1984–85 Football League|1984–85]], [[1986–87 Football League|1986–87]] |
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| [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] || {{center|7}} || |
| [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] || {{center|7}} || |
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| [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] || {{center|1}} || [[1897–98 Football League|1897–98]] |
| [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] || {{center|1}} || [[1897–98 Football League|1897–98]] |
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From the start of the |
From the start of the 1992–93 season, the first division became the second tier in English football. The champions would now be promoted to the Premier League. The 2003–04 season would be the last before rebranding as the Championship. |
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!Winning Seasons |
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|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] || {{center|2}} || [[Football League| |
|[[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] || {{center|2}} || [[English Football League|1995–96]], [[1998–99 Football League|1998–99]] |
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|[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] |
|[[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] |
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|[[1992–93 Football League| |
|[[1992–93 Football League|1992–93]] |
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|[[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] |
|[[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]] |
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|[[1993–94 Football League| |
|[[1993–94 Football League|1993–94]] |
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|[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] |
|[[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] |
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|[[1994–95 Football League| |
|[[1994–95 Football League|1994–95]] |
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|[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] |
|[[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] |
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|[[1996–97 Football League| |
|[[1996–97 Football League|1996–97]] |
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|[[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] |
|[[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] |
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|[[1997–98 Football League| |
|[[1997–98 Football League|1997–98]] |
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|[[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] |
|[[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] |
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|[[1999–2000 Football League| |
|[[1999–2000 Football League|1999–2000]] |
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|[[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] |
|[[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]] |
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|{{center|1}} |
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|[[2000–01 Football League| |
|[[2000–01 Football League|2000–01]] |
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|[[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] |
|[[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] |
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|[[2001–02 Football League| |
|[[2001–02 Football League|2001–02]] |
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|[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] |
|[[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] |
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|[[2002–03 Football League| |
|[[2002–03 Football League|2002–03]] |
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|[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] |
|[[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]] |
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|{{center|1}} |
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|[[2003–04 Football League| |
|[[2003–04 Football League|2003–04]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 24 August 2024
Organising body | The Football League |
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Founded | 17 April 1888 |
Folded | 2004 |
Country | England |
Other club(s) from | Wales |
Number of teams | 24 (1992–1992) |
Level on pyramid | 1 (1888–1992) 2 (1992–2004) |
Promotion to | Premier League (1992–2004) |
Relegation to | Second Division |
Domestic cup(s) | FA Cup FA Community Shield |
League cup(s) | League Cup |
International cup(s) | European Cup (1956–1985, 1991–1992) UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1960–1985, 1990–1999) UEFA Cup (1971–1985, 1990–2004) Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1955–1971) |
Last champions | Leeds United (1st tier) (1991–92) Norwich City (2nd tier) (2003–04) |
Most championships | Liverpool (18 titles) |
Most appearances | Peter Shilton (849) |
Top goalscorer | Jimmy Greaves (357) |
The Football League First Division was a division of the Football League in England from 1888 until 2004. It was the top division in the English football league system until the end of the 1991-92 season, at which point all of its teams broke away to form the Premier League. From 1992 to 2004, the name First Division was given to what had previously been called the Second Division. After the 2003–04 season, the division was renamed the Football League Championship (now EFL Championship).
The First Division contained between 12 and 24 clubs, playing each other home and away in a double round robin. The competition was based on two points for a win from 1888 until the increase to three points for a win in 1981.
History
[edit]The Football League was founded in 1888 by Aston Villa director William McGregor. It originally consisted of a single division of 12 clubs (Accrington, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Derby County, Everton, Notts County, Preston North End, Stoke (now Stoke City), West Bromwich Albion, and Wolverhampton Wanderers), known as The Football League. When the League admitted additional members from the rival Football Alliance in 1892, it was split into two divisions.
For the next 100 years, the First Division was the top professional league in English football. In 1992, the 22 clubs making up the First Division elected to resign from the Football League and set up the Premier League. The Football League was consequently re-organised, with the Second, Third, and Fourth Divisions renamed the First, Second, and Third respectively. Thus, the First Division, while still the top level of the Football League, became the second level of the entire English football league system.
The First Division was renamed the Football League Championship prior to the start of the 2004–05 season, as part of a league-wide rebrand. The Football League rebranded itself as the English Football League prior to the 2016–17 season, with its top level becoming the EFL Championship at that time.
Liverpool were the most frequent winners of the First Division when it was the top flight of English football, winning it a total of 18 times.
Trophy and players' medals
[edit]The Football League First Division trophy was first awarded in 1891, and was presented to the winners through to 1992.[1]
As of the 1947–48 season, making seven appearances for their club during the season was not enough for a player to qualify for a winners medal.[2]
As of the 1975–76 season, players had to make 14 appearances for their club during the season in order to qualify for a winners medal.[3]
First Division champions
[edit]The Football League First Division between 1888 and 1992 was the top tier in English football.
From the start of the 1992–93 season, the first division became the second tier in English football. The champions would now be promoted to the Premier League. The 2003–04 season would be the last before rebranding as the Championship.
Club | Titles | Winning Seasons |
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Sunderland | 2 |
1995–96, 1998–99 |
Newcastle United | 1
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1992–93 |
Crystal Palace | 1
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1993–94 |
Middlesbrough | 1
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1994–95 |
Bolton Wanderers | 1
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1996–97 |
Nottingham Forest | 1
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1997–98 |
Charlton Athletic | 1
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1999–2000 |
Fulham | 1
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2000–01 |
Manchester City | 1
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2001–02 |
Portsmouth | 1
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2002–03 |
Norwich City | 1
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2003–04 |
First Division all time top scorers
[edit]Rank | Player | Years | Goals | Matches | Ratio | Club(s) |
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1 | Jimmy Greaves | 1957–1972 | 357 | 516 | 0.69 | Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United |
2 | Steve Bloomer | 1892–1914 | 314 | 535 | 0.59 | Derby County, Middlesbrough |
3 | Dixie Dean | 1924–1938 | 310 | 362 | 0.86 | Everton |
4 | Gordon Hodgson | 1925–1940 | 288 | 455 | 0.63 | Liverpool, Aston Villa, Leeds United |
5 | Charlie Buchan | 1912–1928 | 258 | 481 | 0.53 | Sunderland, Arsenal |
6 | David Jack | 1920–1934 | 257 | 476 | 0.54 | Bolton Wanderers, Arsenal |
7 | Nat Lofthouse | 1946–1960 | 255 | 452 | 0.56 | Bolton Wanderers |
8 | Joe Bradford | 1921–1935 | 248 | 410 | 0.60 | Birmingham City |
9 | Hughie Gallacher | 1925–1938 | 246 | 355 | 0.69 | Newcastle United, Chelsea, Derby County, Grimsby Town |
10 | Joe Smith | 1908–1927 | 243 | 416 | 0.58 | Bolton Wanderers |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Football League First Division Trophy, 1890". National Football Museum. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Player profile: Bryn Jones". Arsenal player database. Arsenal FC. Archived from the original on 13 October 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- ^ "Joey Jones: Profile". Liverpool FC. Archived from the original on 6 February 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ^ "The Football League". 17 July 2014. Archived from the original on 17 July 2014.