League One represents the third tier of professional football in England, after the Premier League and Championship.
It also enjoys a notably high profile in 2024/25, with high-flying clubs like Birmingham City and Wrexham currently backed by millionaire owners from the US. In total, 24 clubs ply their trade in League One, including former EPL sites like Bolton Wanderers, Reading and Wigan Athletic.
But what’s the full list of English football teams currently competing in League One? Here’s an overview of each one and their location.
League One Clubs 2024 – Full List
| Club Name | Year Created | Stadium | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 1887 | Oakwell | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Birmingham City | 1875 | St. Andrews | Small Heath, Birmingham |
| Blackpool | 1887 | Bloomfield Road | Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1874 | Toughsheet Community Stadium | Horwich, Bolton |
| Bristol Rovers | 1883 | Memorial Stadium | Horfield, Bristol |
| Burton Albion | 1950 | Pirelli Stadium | Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire |
| Cambridge United | 1912 | Abbey Stadium | Cambridge, England |
| Charlton Athletic | 1905 | The Valley | Southeast London |
| Crawley Town | 1896 | Broadfield Stadium | Crawley, West Sussex |
| Exeter City | 1901 | St. James Park | Exeter, England |
| Huddersfield Town | 1908 | Kirklees Stadium | Huddersfield, West Yorkshire |
| Leyton Orient | 1881 | Brisbane Road | Leyton, East London |
| Lincoln City | 1884 | Sincil Bank | Sincil Bank, Lincoln |
| Mansfield Town | 1897 | Field Mill | Mansfield, Nottinghamshire |
| Northampton Town | 1897 | Six Fields Stadium | Northampton, England |
| Peterborough United | 1934 | London Road Stadium | Peterborough, England |
| Reading | 1871 | Madejski Stadium | Reading Berkshire |
| Rotherham United | 1925 | New York Stadium | New York Way Rotherham |
| Shrewsbury Town | 1886 | New Meadow | Shrewsbury, Shropshire |
| Stevenage | 1976 | Broadhall Way | Stevenage, Hertfordshire |
| Stockport County | 1883 | Edgeley Park | Edgeley, Stockport |
| Wigan Athletic | 1932 | Brick Community Stadium | Wigan, Greater Manchester |
| Wrexham | 1864 | Racecourse Ground | Wrexham, Wales |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 1887 | Adams Park | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Frequently Asked on the League One teams
How many teams get promoted from League one?
Of the 24 League One teams, three will earn promotion to the Championship at the end of each season. The top two sides earn automatic promotion, before a third qualifies by way of winning a four-team playoff.
How many teams get relegated from League One?
A total of four teams are relegated from League One after each campaign. These will be the sides that finish between 21st and 24th in the table, after all 46 gameweeks have been completed. Four teams are subsequently promoted from League Two.
How many teams get promoted to the Championship?
As we’ve touched on, three sides are promoted to the Championship each year. Outside of the top two (who are promoted automatically), the teams that finish between third and sixth will contest the playoffs, which adopt a knockout format and include a showpiece final at Wembley.
How many teams are in the League one?
There are 24 teams in League One, and have been ever since the English Football League was restructured in 1992 (following the formation of the Premier League). The same number of teams compete in the Championship and League Two.
What happens if you win League one?
If you win League One and top the table after 46 matchdays, you’ll earn automatic promotion to the Championship ahead of the following season. This team will also be awarded the League One title and trophy.
What is League 1?
League One is the third tier of English football, and second official tier of the English Football League. Prior to the formation of the Premier League, it was known simply as Division Three, while it currently sees a total of 552 matches played each season.
Is League 1 in the top 5?
League One isn’t considered to be a major European league, but it does represent the third tier of professional football in England. As we’ve touched on, clubs at this level have become increasingly wealthy in recent times, including current top two Birmingham City and Wrexham.
What league is after League 1?
If your team is promoted from League One, they’ll compete in the Championship (which is the second tier in the pyramid of professional football in England). A subsequent promotion will see clubs reach the Holy Grail of the Premier League, although this operates separately to the English Football League.
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