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Football derby matches in the United Kingdom are often heated affairs, and violence is not uncommon. [6] [7] However, the matches and the rivalries they encompass are frequently listed among the best in the sport. [8] [9] A 2008 report showed that West Bromwich Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers was the number one rivalry in English football. [10]
Unless otherwise stated, records are taken from the Football League or Premier League. Where a different record exists for the top flight (Football League First Division 1888–1992, and Premier League 1992–present), this is also given. This article includes clubs based in Wales that compete in English leagues.
A rival league, the Football Alliance, was formed in 1889. When the two merged in 1892, it was not on equal terms; rather, most of the Alliance clubs were put in the new Football League Second Division, whose best teams would move up to the First Division in place of its worst teams.
Moises Caicedo’s stunning long-range volley secured a point for Chelsea and left United on 12 points which Opta, the Premier League’s stats supplier, said was its lowest after 10 games since ...
2006 English football corruption investigation; 2010 MLS lockout; 2016 English football scandal; 2017–2019 Belgian football fraud scandal; 2018 A-League Grand Final; 2021 Old Trafford protests; 2021 takeover of Newcastle United F.C. 2022 AFF U-19 Youth Championship; 2022 Cambodian Premier League; 2023 Turkish Super Cup; 2024 Copa América final
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The following is a list of clubs who have played in the Premier League since its formation in 1992 to the 2024–25 season.. Over that span, 51 teams have played in the Premier League, two of which (Cardiff City and Swansea City) are located in Wales; they play in the English football league system for practical and historical reasons.
At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition and is contested by 20 clubs. The competition was formed in February 1992 following the decision of clubs in the Football League First Division to break away from The Football League , in order to take advantage of a lucrative television rights deal.