List of English football champions

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year of the football league?1888
2. What is the number of clubs to have won the top-flight title?24
3. What is the Football League and when did it start?The Football League began in 1888, created by William McGregor to give clubs a fair competition.
4. Who won the first championship and why was it special?Preston North End won the first title in 1888-89 and did so without losing any games.

Football League: The historical and foundational professional football league in England, established in 1888.
FA Premier League: The current top-tier professional football league in England, established in 1992, known for its global commercial appeal.
Promotion and Relegation: A system of movement between leagues based on seasonal performance, ensuring competitive balance and dynamism.
Inaugural Season: The very first season of a competition, in this case, the 1888-89 Football League season.