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John McDougall

Next season League One verdict as Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday & Derby County prepare

League One Bolton Wanderers Sheffield Wednesday Derby Derby County Alan Curbishley Charlton EPL Charlton Athletic Sunderland

Alan Curbishley believes League One next season will be a 'very difficult' division to get out of next season with the number of ex-top flight teams approaching double figures.

The third tier of English football boasted several former Premier League teams in it this season, including the likes of Curbishley's former club Charlton Athletic, as well as Bolton Wanderers, Ipswich Town, Portsmouth, Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland. Champions Wigan Athletic have spent time in the top flight too.

Sunderland could remain in the division if they lose this weekend's play-off final against Wycombe Wanderers. Two more former top flight sides set to be in League One next season after dropping down from the Championship include Derby County and Barnsley.

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