RankTeamPromotions
1Cardiff City
2Northampton Town
2Carlisle United
2Wrexham
2Plymouth Argyle
2Chesterfield
3Hull City
3Rotherham United
3Doncaster Rovers
3Torquay United
3Preston North End
3Barnet
3Chester City
3Hartlepool United
3Blackpool
3Fulham
3AFC Bournemouth
3Rushden & Diamonds
3York City
3Mansfield Town
3Crewe Alexandra
3Gillingham
3Colchester United
3Wigan Athletic
3Macclesfield Town
3Peterborough United
3Walsall
3Bury
3Brighton & Hove Albion
3Swansea City
3Huddersfield Town
3Cheltenham Town
3Brentford
3Cambridge United
3Luton Town
3Wycombe Wanderers
3Notts County
3Shrewsbury Town
3Scunthorpe United
3Lincoln City
Explanation of this analysisThe list shows teams that have been promoted most often from the Division 3 (excludes current season) since 1993.
Data last updated: 2 March 2026