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2026–27 League One Playoffs: Fixtures, Dates, Teams in Contention

To earn a place in the Championship—the second tier of English soccer and the division directly below the Premier League—clubs must first navigate the demands of League One.

With 24 teams competing across a long and physically demanding campaign, League One is filled with ambitious newcomers, historic clubs looking to climb back up the pyramid and fierce competition for every point. Promotion is a valuable prize, but getting there is anything but easy.

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