- A. ^ : The Second Division was renamed to the First Division following the advent of the FA Premier League. The Third Division was also renamed to Second Division.
- B. ^ : The League Cup was founded in the 1960–61 season.
- C. ^ : Figures include goals include all competitions. Goals in bold show new club record.
- D. ^ : Oldham Athletic left the Lancashire Combination after gaining acceptance into the Football League.
- E. ^ : The 1939–40 season was abandoned in early September and all results annulled, after only three matches had been played.
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- F. ^ : All FA Cup ties in 1945–46 were played on a two legged basis.
- G. ^ : The 1981–82 season saw the introduction of three points for a win.
- H. ^ : Founding member of FA Premier League.
- I. ^ : The Second Division was renamed to League One following advent of the Championship.
- J. ^ : The Football League Trophy is split into Northern and Southern sections. The winners of the two sections meet in the final.
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