Football League Third Division
The Football League Third Division was the 3rd division in English football. Its first season was the 1920–21. It would be brought back for the 1958-59 season. It was the 3rd division until the 1991-92 season. It became the 4th division in 1992, after the FA Premier League was created. It was replaced by the Football League Two in 2004.
| Founded | 1920 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2004 |
| Country | England Wales |
| Number of teams | 24 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 (1992–2004) 3 (1920–1992) |
| Promotion to | Second Division |
| Relegation to | Fourth Division (1958–1992) Football Conference (1992–2004) |
| Domestic cup(s) | FA Cup League Cup Football League Trophy |
| Last champions | Doncaster Rovers (2003–04) |
| Most championships | Plymouth Argyle (4 titles, including 2 in Third Division South) |
Founding clubs
- Brentford
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Bristol Rovers
- Crystal Palace (inaugural champions in 1920–21)
- Exeter City
- Gillingham
- Grimsby Town
- Luton Town
- Merthyr Town
- Millwall
- Newport County
- Northampton Town
- Norwich City
- Plymouth Argyle
- Portsmouth
- Queens Park Rangers
- Reading
- Southampton
- Southend United
- Swansea Town
- Swindon Town
- Watford
Champions
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