How long have Everton been in the Top Flight?

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Paul Yarden
Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around...
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Everton were in the top flight of English Football for 123 seasons (up to 2025-26), the longest of all English Football Clubs. Everton were one of the founding members of the English Football League in 1888, and they have played in the top division for the majority of their existence. Everton’s most recent relegation from the top flight was in 1951, and since then, they have been a permanent fixture in the top division. Everton Football Club has a long and illustrious history, and they have won a number of trophies over the years. Here are some of their most notable achievements:

In addition to these major trophies, Everton has also won a number of minor honors, including the League Cup, the FA Community Shield, and the now-defunct Full Members’ Cup.Overall, Everton’s trophy haul is impressive, and the club has a proud history of success both domestically and in Europe. Keep up to date with number of Everton Top Flight Seasons here: Top flight of English Football

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Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking football encyclopaedia, known for his extensive trivia knowledge. He oversees the site's editorial direction and leads its data-driven coverage, including the World Cup 2026 predictions tracker, turning raw numbers into the trends and forecasts behind the headlines. Find Paul on X and LinkedIn.
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