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1946:Notts County
1936:Norwich City
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1861:Leeds United
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1801:Derby County
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1816:Exeter City
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1666:Aston Villa
1618:North final
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265:League West
2110:Categories
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2026:Stoke City
1966:Portsmouth
1886:Luton Town
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2016:Southport
1961:Port Vale
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1851:Hull City
1826:Gateshead
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1691:Blackpool
1656:Aldershot
1331:1999–2000
657:1899–1900
1986:Rochdale
1911:Millwall
1671:Barnsley
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344:See also
218:Overview
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1575:Leagues
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