The Championship is the second tier of English soccer. / PA Images/IMAGO The English football league system consists of seven main stages, with Stage 1 representing the top level—the Premier League.

Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday, a blemish on the club’s otherwise ...

The lower tiers of English football lead into the National League, the final step before the professional divisions. The league winner earns automatic promotion, while the next six teams compete ...