Played in The Fourth Division and First Division
During the 24 seasons that the Fourth Division was in existence, there were a total of 24 teams that played in the Fourth Division, and which also at some point in the period played in the First Division, the highest level of English football at the time. These teams are sub-divided below depending on the division they were in as of 1958/59.
Clubs that played in the First Division (top level) in 1958/59
- Blackpool, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Luton Town, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Clubs that played in the Second or Third Division in 1958/59
- Brighton, Bristol City, Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town, Notts County, Leyton Orient, Sheffield United, Swansea City
Clubs that played in the Fourth Division in 1958/59
- Carlisle United, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Millwall, Northampton Town, Oldham Athletic, Watford
Not in the Football League in 1958/59
- Oxford United, Wimbledon
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