EFL League Two is the fourth tier of professional football in England and was formerly known as Division Four prior to the formation of the Premier League in the summer of 1992.
This is a highly competitive league, with English football teams like Crewe Alexandra, Carlisle United and Notts County all current members. Bradford City are also one of the league’s most supported sides, attracting an average home attendance of 16,404 per game.
Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of all current League Two teams, alongside their year of formation and home ground!
League Two Clubs 2024 – Full List
| Club Name | Year Created | Stadium | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | 1968 | Crown Ground | Accrington, Lancashire |
| AFC Wimbledon | 2002 | Plough Lane | Wimbledon, South-west London |
| Barrow | 1901 | Holker Street | Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria |
| Bradford City | 1903 | University of Bradford Stadium | Bradford, West Yorkshire |
| Bromley | 1892 | Hayes Lane | Bromley, Greater London |
| Carlisle United | 1896 | Brunton Park | Warwick Road, Carlisle |
| Cheltenham Town | 1887 | Completely-Suzuki Stadium | Cheltenham, England |
| Chesterfield | 1867 | SMH Group Stadium | Chesterfield, Derbyshire |
| Colchester United | 1937 | JobServe Community Stadium | Colchester England |
| Crewe Alexandra | 1877 | Mornflake Stadium | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Doncaster Rovers | 1879 | Eco-Power Stadium | Lakeside, Doncaster |
| Fleetwood Town | 1908 | Highbury Stadium | Fleetwood, Lancashire |
| Gillingham | 1893 | Priestfield Stadium | Sincil Bank, Lincoln |
| Grimsby Town | 1878 | Blundell Park | Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire |
| Harrogate Town | 1919 | Exercise Stadium | Harrogate North Yorkshire |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 2004 | Stadium MK | Bletchley, Milton Keynes |
| Morecambe | 1920 | Mazuma Mobile Stadium | Morecambe, Lancashire |
| Newport County | 1912 | Rodney Parade | Newport, South Wales |
| Notts County | 1862 | Meadow Lane | Nottingham, England |
| Port Vale | 1876 | Vale Park | Stoke-on-Trent, England |
| Salford City | 1940 | Peninsula Stadium | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Swindon Town | 1879 | County Ground | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Tranmere Rovers | 1884 | Prenton Park | Birkenhead, Merseyside |
| Walsall | 1888 | Poundland Bescot Stadium | Bescot, Walsall |
Frequently Asked on the League Two teams
Is League 2 Professional?
League 2 is a professional football league, representing the fourth tier of the English pyramid. All of the league’s 24 clubs are professional, including recently promoted sides Chesterfield and Bromley.
What football teams are in League 2?
The 24 teams in League 2 include a number of high-profile names, such as Bradford, Crewe and Notts County (who are the oldest club in the EFL). The MK Dons also ply their trade in League 2, with their home ground (Stadium MK) boasting a capacity of 30,500.
What is the most points scored in a League 2 season?
Since the EFL rebrand in 1992, 99 points is the highest League 2 tally. This was achieved by current League 1 outfit Northampton Town in the 2015/16 campaign. In the old Fourth Division, Lincoln City earned 74 points when winning the 1975/76 title. However, only two points were awarded for a win back then, and their record of 32 wins and 10 draws in 46 matches would have yielded 106 points in the modern age.
How can I watch EFL League 2 Matches?
More than 1,000 EFL matches are broadcast live on Sky Sports and Now TV every single season. This includes a number of EFL League 2 matches. In some cases, you may also be able to live stream content through your chosen sportsbook.
How many teams are in the EFL League 2?
As we’ve touched on, there are 24 teams currently competing in League 2. This has remained unchanged since the breakaway Premier League was formed and the EFL was restructured.
What are the League 2 teams in London?
In the 2024/25 season, there are two League 2 (L2) sides based in London: namely AFC Wimbledon and Bromley. MK Dons are based a little further north in the town of Milton Keynes.
How do EFL teams qualify for the Premier League?
To reach the Premier League, L2 teams must first gain promotion to League 1 (either automatically or through the playoffs). They’ll then have to progress to the EFL Championship, and a subsequent promotion will see clubs reach the promised land of the Premier League.
How many teams get promoted from League two?
Every season, a total of four teams earn promotion from League 2 to League 1. The clubs that finish in the top three are promoted automatically, with a fourth qualifying via a four-team playoff. A further two sides are promoted into League from the Vanarama National League.
How many teams get relegated from League two?
The two sides that finish bottom of League Two at the end of a campaign are automatically relegated to the National League. At the same time, the four clubs relegated from EFL League One dropped down into League Two, which last season included Cheltenham Town, Fleetwood, Port Vale and Carlisle United.
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