From 1892 until 1992, the Football League Second Division was the second highest division overall in English football.
This ended with the creation of the FA Premier League, prior to the start of the 1992–93 season, which caused an administrative split between The Football League and the teams making up the new Premiership, which had previously been Football League Division One.
From 1992–93 to the 2003–04 season, it was the second highest division of The Football League, but the third highest division in the overall English football league system.
Complicating matters still further, The Second Division was re-branded as Football League One for commercial reasons prior to the start of the 2004–05 season. However, it remains the third highest division overall in English football.
Read more about Football League Second Division: Early History, Overview, Previous League Champions
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