The top 50 teams in the history of the second tier of English football

By Nancy Frostick
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 22nd May 2019, 16:29 GMT

The second tier of English football is one of the most difficult leagues in the world - but how well has your team fared over the years?

Click and scroll through the photos to see the top 50 teams and their all-time points total in the second division...

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Championship trophy
They haven't been in the second tier for a while, but have racked up 1048 points over the years.placeholder image
They haven't been in the second tier for a while, but have racked up 1048 points over the years.
They're in the Premier League now but have a total of 1131 second tier points.placeholder image
They're in the Premier League now but have a total of 1131 second tier points.
They're heading back to the third tier next season, but the Millers have a total of 1233 second tier points.placeholder image
They're heading back to the third tier next season, but the Millers have a total of 1233 second tier points.
The Royals have a tally of 1260 second tier points.placeholder image
The Royals have a tally of 1260 second tier points.
The Bantams have 1319 total second tier points.placeholder image
The Bantams have 1319 total second tier points.
Coventry's second division points total is 1403.placeholder image
Coventry's second division points total is 1403.
The Premier League champions haven't been in the second tier for some time but over time racked up a total of 1406 points.placeholder image
The Premier League champions haven't been in the second tier for some time but over time racked up a total of 1406 points.
Rangers have amassed 1431 points in the second division.placeholder image
Rangers have amassed 1431 points in the second division.
The Magpies have enjoyed life back in the Premier League lately, but have a total of 1466 second division points.placeholder image
The Magpies have enjoyed life back in the Premier League lately, but have a total of 1466 second division points.
Recently promoted Orient have a total of 1537 second division points.placeholder image
Recently promoted Orient have a total of 1537 second division points.
The Hatters will be back in the Championship next season to add to their tally of 1544.placeholder image
The Hatters will be back in the Championship next season to add to their tally of 1544.
County have had a difficult season this year but have 1550 second division points in total.placeholder image
County have had a difficult season this year but have 1550 second division points in total.
Second division points total: 1572placeholder image
Second division points total: 1572
The Swans has a total of 1573 second tier points in total.placeholder image
The Swans has a total of 1573 second tier points in total.
Bury have a total of 1612 second tier points.placeholder image
Bury have a total of 1612 second tier points.
Bolton's were relegated from the Championship this season but have a total of 1646 second tier points.placeholder image
Bolton's were relegated from the Championship this season but have a total of 1646 second tier points.
Second tier points total: 1711placeholder image
Second tier points total: 1711
Second tier points total: 1721placeholder image
Second tier points total: 1721
Second tier points total: 1727placeholder image
Second tier points total: 1727
They'll be back in the second tier next season to add to their points total of 1730.placeholder image
They'll be back in the second tier next season to add to their points total of 1730.
They're in the play-off final so there's a chance Sunderland could add to their total of 1730 points next season.placeholder image
They're in the play-off final so there's a chance Sunderland could add to their total of 1730 points next season.
Second tier points total: 1776placeholder image
Second tier points total: 1776
Second tier points total: 1826placeholder image
Second tier points total: 1826
Second tier points total: 1898.placeholder image
Second tier points total: 1898.
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