The Football League is a professional football competition in England, established in 1888. It was the first league of its kind and originally consisted of 12 teams. Over the years, it has expanded and now includes multiple divisions, with the EFL Championship, EFL League One, and EFL League Two being the main tiers. The league operates under the umbrella of the English Football League (EFL), which oversees the organization and management of the competitions. Teams compete for promotion to higher divisions and to avoid relegation to lower ones, making it a highly competitive environment for clubs across England.