1892–93 Football League


The 1892–93 Football League season, was the fifth season of Football League. This season saw the introduction of the Second Division.

First Division


Second Division


Test matches

The test matches were neutral-venue play-offs between the bottom 3 First Division teams and the top 3 Second Division teams. The First Division teams, if coming out as winners, would retain their places in the division. If a Second Division team won, it would be considered for First Division membership through an election process. Losing Second Division teams would stay in the Second Division.

Consequences

Of the winners, Darwen and Sheffield United were elected into the First Division, while Newton Heath remained in the First Division.
Of the losers Small Heath and Notts County continued in the Second Division, while Accrington resigned from the league altogether.

Attendances

Source:
No.ClubAverage
1Small Heath13,230
2The Wednesday10,500
3Nottingham Forest8,075
4Sunderland7,815
5Aston Villa7,605
6Notts County7,475
7Newton Heath7,080
8Burnley6,805
9Preston North End6,675
10Derby County5,990
11Blackburn Rovers5,970
12Bolton Wanderers5,790
13Wolverhampton Wanderers5,520
14Stoke5,070
15West Bromwich Albion4,665
16Accrington4,000