How Promotion Works in English Football

Understand Wrexham's incredible journey through the pyramid.

The Football Pyramid

England's unique system of promotion and relegation explained.

Wrexham's Remarkable Journey

2020-21 & 2021-22: National League (5th tier)

2022-23: National League CHAMPIONS → League Two

2023-24: League Two CHAMPIONS → League One

2024-25: League One promotion → Championship

2025-26: Championship (2nd tier) - just one step from the Premier League!

How Each Level Works

Championship (Where Wrexham Are Now)

24 teams, 46 matches. Top 2 go up automatically, 3rd-6th playoffs.

Premier League (The Dream)

The top flight and the ultimate goal. 20 teams, global stage.

The Playoff System

4 teams compete for the final promotion spot in dramatic Wembley finals.

Relegation

Bottom 3 drop down. The stakes are always high.

Three More Promotions?

What would it take for Wrexham to reach the Premier League?

Historical Precedents

Clubs who've made rapid rises through the pyramid—and what happened next.