EFL League One 2025-26 teams, Upcoming fixtures, Venues
The 2025-26 EFL League One season is set to kick off with a bang, featuring a fresh lineup of teams vying for promotion to the Championship. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the participating clubs, Efl league one 2025-26 schedule, Efl league one 2024 25 venue, a breakdown of the highly anticipated fixtures, and a guide to the stadiums that will host the thrilling matches. Get ready for another exciting season of English football as the battle for League One supremacy commences.
EFL League One is the third tier of professional football in England, below the Premier League and the Championship. The league is organized by the English Football League (EFL) and currently consists of 24 teams. The team that finishes at the top of the league is promoted to the Championship, while the bottom four teams are relegated to EFL League Two. The league is known for its competitive nature and the ability of teams to earn promotion to higher leagues.
| League | EFL League One |
| Season | 2025-26 |
| Association | The Football Association (FA) |
| Edition | 31st |
| Teams | 24 |
| Current champions | Portsmouth (2023–24) |
| Promoted teams | Cheltenham, Cambridge Utd, Bolton W., Morecambe |
| Total matches | 552 |
EFL League One teams
EFL League One is the third tier of professional football in England. Some of the teams that have competed in League One in recent seasons include:
EFL League One fixtures
The fixtures for the EFL League One are released in the summer, prior to the start of the season. The schedule typically includes home and away matches for each team, with the teams playing each other twice (once at home and once away) over the course of the season.
EFL League One Venues
EFL League One is the third tier of professional football in England, and the teams that compete in this league play their matches at a variety of venues across the country. Here are venues that have been used for League One matches in recent seasons:
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | Accrington | Crown Ground | 5,057 |
| Barnsley | Barnsley | Oakwell | 23,287 |
| Bolton Wanderers | Horwich | University of Bolton Stadium | 28,723 |
| Bristol Rovers | Bristol | Memorial Stadium | 12,300 |
| Burton Albion | Burton | Pirelli Stadium | 6,912 |
| Cambridge United | Cambridge | Abbey Stadium | 8,127 |
| Charlton Athletic | London (Charlton) | The Valley | 27,111 |
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham | Whaddon Road | 7,066 |
| Derby County | Derby | Pride Park Stadium | 33,600 |
| Exeter City | Exeter | St. James Park | 8,720 |
| Fleetwood Town | Fleetwood | Highbury Stadium | 5,327 |
| Forest Green Rovers | Nailsworth | The New Lawn | 5,147 |
| Ipswich Town | Ipswich | Portman Road | 30,311 |
| Lincoln City | Lincoln | Sincil Bank | 10,120 |
| Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes | Stadium MK | 30,500 |
| Morecambe | Morecambe | Globe Arena | 6,476 |
| Oxford United | Oxford | Kassam Stadium | 12,500 |
| Peterborough United | Peterborough | London Road Stadium | 15,314 |
| Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth | Home Park | 18,600 |
| Port Vale | Burslem | Vale Park | 15,036 |
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth | Fratton Park | 20,620 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield | Hillsborough Stadium | 39,732 |
| Shrewsbury Town | Shrewsbury | New Meadow | 9,875 |
| Wycombe Wanderers | High Wycombe | Adams Park | 9,448 |
Conclusion
EFL League One is the third tier of professional football in England, and it is a highly competitive league with many teams vying for promotion to the Championship and ultimately, the Premier League. The teams that compete in this league are from different venues across the country and play their matches at a variety of venues. The schedule typically includes home and away matches for each team, with the teams playing each other twice (once at home and once away) over the course of the season. The fixtures are released in the summer, prior to the start of the season and they can be found on the official website of EFL League One or the official website of the teams.
