Plough Lane
London (Wimbledon), England
AFC Wimbledon
9,215
Opened 2020
London (Wimbledon)
Complete guide to all 24 League One stadiums plus championship timeline 2004-2026. England's most competitive third tier with promotion battles and record-breaking seasons.
22 years of League One history (2004-2026): From Luton Town's inaugural triumph to Birmingham City's record points total
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England's most competitive third tier where promotion dreams are made and broken. The gateway to Championship football.
Established in 2004 as the rebrand of Division Two, League One represents the vital bridge between Football League Two and Championship football. The division has witnessed some of the most dramatic promotion campaigns in English football history.
From Wolverhampton Wanderers' record-setting 103 points in 2013-14 to Birmingham City's incredible 111-point haul in 2024-25, League One continues to produce unforgettable seasons that capture the essence of English football's competitive spirit.
The league has become a launching pad for clubs with Premier League ambitions, with teams like Brighton, Norwich City, and Leicester City all using League One success as the foundation for their rise through the English pyramid.
League One operates a promotion system where the top two clubs earn automatic promotion to the Championship, while teams finishing 3rd-6th battle through the playoffs for the final promotion spot.
The division consistently produces the highest average attendances in third-tier football globally, with clubs like Portsmouth drawing over 18,000 supporters and creating an atmosphere that rivals higher divisions.
Recent seasons have seen dramatic title races, with Birmingham City's dominant 2024-25 campaign following Portsmouth's emotional return to the Championship after a decade-long absence, showcasing the unpredictable nature of League One football.
Field Mill (1861) stands as League One's oldest stadium, while Cardiff City Stadium represents the largest capacity at 33,280. These venues tell the story of English football's evolution from Victorian origins to modern facilities.
Birmingham City's 111 points (2024-25) set the new League One record, while Wolves' 103 points (2013-14) and Plymouth's 101 points (2022-23) showcase the competitive excellence required for title success.
League One's average attendance of over 10,600 makes it the most-watched third division in world football, demonstrating the passionate support that defines English football culture at every level.
From Field Mill's Victorian heritage to Plough Lane's modern facilities - discover the stories behind England's third tier
Complete directory of all 24 EFL League One stadiums with capacity, location, and team information
London (Wimbledon), England
Barnsley, England
Blackpool, England
Horwich, England
Bradford, England
Burton upon Trent, England
Cardiff, England
Doncaster, England
Exeter, England
Huddersfield, England
London (Leyton), England
Lincoln, England
Luton, England
Mansfield, England
Northampton (Sixfields), England
Peterborough, England
Plymouth, England
Stoke-on-Trent (Burslem), England
Reading, England
Rotherham, England
Stevenage, England
Stockport (Edgeley), England
Wigan, England
High Wycombe, England
EFL League One is the third tier of English football, featuring 24 teams competing for promotion to the Championship. It's the most-watched third-tier league in the world with an average attendance of over 10,600.
Birmingham City set the new League One points record with 111 points in the 2024-25 season, surpassing the previous record held by multiple teams with 103 points.
Three teams get promoted from League One each season: the top two teams gain automatic promotion, while teams finishing 3rd-6th compete in the playoffs for the third promotion spot.