League One

League One is the third division of English football. It brings together 24 teams that play 46 matchdays: the top two are promoted directly to the Championship, third to sixth play a play-off for the last place, and the bottom four are relegated to League Two.

It is a division with many historic clubs looking to return to the elite, which makes it very competitive and physical. The calendar is long and packed, with frequent midweek matches, so squad depth and recent form weigh heavily. For analysis, it helps to consider home advantage, which in this division often makes clear differences in goals and results.