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How long have Everton been in the Top Flight?

Everton have been in the English top flight for 123 seasons up to 2025-26, the longest of any club. Founding members of the Football League in 1888, last.

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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