Englandπ Fourth tierποΈ Est. 2004π₯ 24 Teams
League Two is the fourth tier of English football and the lowest division of the English Football League. It features 24 clubs competing for promotion to League One and to avoid relegation to the National League. The season runs from August to May, with automatic promotions for the top three and a playoff for an additional promotion spot.
β‘ Direct, physical play with compact defenses and a focus on work-rate, set-pieces, and balanced pressing.
π Notable Facts
Automatic promotions: the top three teams are promoted to League One, with teams finishing 4th to 7th entering playoffs for a fourth promotion spot; the bottom two are relegated to the National League.
The league is a proving ground for players and managers who often move up to higher divisions, and it includes a mix of traditional clubs with long histories and newer footballing communities.
Play-off finals to determine promotion are typically held at Wembley Stadium.