second division

American  

noun

Sports.

1. the half of a league comprising the teams having the poorest records at a particular time.

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Etymology

Origin of second division

First recorded in 1895–1905

Example Sentences

Having been in the top flight of English football since one campaign in the old Second Division in 1977-78, it has been estimated a drop into the Championship could cost them more than £250m.

From BBC

Saunders, who led the Villans out of the old second division, twice won the League Cup, delivered the club's first top-flight title for 71 years in 1980-81 and was at the helm at the start of a memorable 1981-82 campaign that ended with European Cup glory.

From BBC

Ever since a one season spell in the old Second Division in 1977-78, Tottenham have been a top-flight club - and that position has rarely been under threat.

From BBC

Spurs, who finished 17th last season, have been in the top flight of English football in every campaign since one year in the old Second Division in 1977-78.

From BBC

He was also at the helm when Saracens were relegated for financial irregularities, spending the 2020-21 season in the second division and leading them straight back to the Premiership.

From Barron's