Football

History of Coca-Cola League Two

The fourth highest division in the English football league system is Football League Two. Football League Two is also called Coca-Cola League Two or in short, it is known as League Two. This league places as the third-highest division in the Football League that is conducted annually. Football League Two was earlier named as Division Four during the years 1958 to 1992. Then it was endorsed to one level higher and was called as Division Three from 1992 until 2004. The introductory season was held in 2004. League Two is considered as the top money-making fourth level football league in the world. A total of twenty four teams contest in Football League Two.

The Third Division, which eventually substituted the Football League Fourth Division, became the basement level of the Football League in England. The League Two’s twenty four clubs play each other twice, once at home and once away. A league table is constructed based on the points awarded in the game. A win gains three points, a draw gains a single point and a loss gains none. The top three teams along with the play-off winner are given entry to the Football League One, whereas the teams in Football League One that finish as the last four will be exiled to Football League Two. Likewise, the two teams that finish last in Football League Two will be relegated to the Conference National.

Recent Seasons

Brentford as emerged champions of Football League Two in the 2008-09 season. Exeter City, Wycombe Wanderers and the play-off winner Gillingham are the teams that marched into the Football League One for the 2009-10 season. Clubs Northampton Town, Crewe Alexandra, Cheltenham Town, Hereford United were relegated from Football League One to Football League Two for the 2009-10 season. According to statistics, three players, Simeon Jackson, Grant Holt and Jack Lester emerged the top scorers in the 2008-09 league season with twenty goals each. In the 2009-2010 season, Bournemouth, Dagenham & Redbridge and Rotherham United have qualified for the League One. Two clubs, Grimsby Town and Darlington have been relegated to the Conference National.

The current edition that began in August 2009 is scheduled to go on until May 2010. This season is going to bring great enthusiasm among fans and soccer lovers. Rotherham and Northampton seem to have favorable odds and they have recorded large number of bets. The matches are going to be really exhilarating with classic footwork by the players. All the teams will play hard to emerge triumphant.