League Historyhard
In which season did the English Football League first award three points for a win instead of two?
CORRECT ANSWER
1981-82
The three-points-for-a-win system was introduced in England at the start of the 1981-82 season to encourage more attacking, decisive football.
ALL OPTIONS
A1976-77
✓1981-82
C1988-89
D1992-93
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