League Historymedium
The old First Division (English football's top flight before the Premier League) was first contested in which season?
CORRECT ANSWER
1888-89
The Football League's First Division, England's original top flight, was first contested in the 1888-89 season, won by Preston North End.
ALL OPTIONS
A1885-86
โ1888-89
C1890-91
D1892-93
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