The Football League Third Division is the third tier in the England football league system in the 1920/21 season and from 1958 to 1992. Between 1921 and 1958 , the Third Division was divided into the Third Northern Division and the Third Southern Divisions . After the founding of the Premier League, it became the fourth most important division. After the Championship was created in the 2004/05 season, the Third Division of the Football League became known as Football League 2 (currently - League 2 of the English Football League).
| Football League Third Division | |
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| Football League Third Division | |
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| Based | 1920 |
| Abolished | 2004 |
| Region |  England  Wales |
| Federation | UEFA |
| Number of participants | 24 |
| League Level | 3 (1920-1992) 4 (1992-2004) |
| Exit to | Second Division (1892-2004) |
| Retirement in | Fourth Division (1958-1992) Conference (1992-2004) |
| National tournaments | FA Cup League Cup Football League Trophy |
| Last winner | Doncaster Rovers ( 2003/04 ) |
| Most titled | Plymouth Argyle (4 wins, including 2 in the Third Southern Division ) |
See also
- List of winners of the third division in the system of football leagues in England
- Football League Third Division
- Football League Third Southern Division
- Football League Fourth Division