Football League, Championship, League 1 & League 2 Retro Football Shirts, Kits & Tops

The Football League, founded in 1888, is the oldest professional football competition in the world and the blueprint for modern leagues. Originally the top tier of English football, it now operates as the English Football League (EFL), comprising the Championship, League One, and League Two. It was created by Aston Villa director William McGregor to bring structure to chaotic fixture scheduling. With promotion and relegation linking it to both the Premier League and National League, it remains vital to the football pyramid. The League also runs knockout competitions like the EFL Cup and EFL Trophy, adding drama beyond the regular season, check out the widest range of retro football shirts for English football league teams online.