2005-06 in English football

The 2005-2006 season will be the 126th season of competitive football in England.

Overview

The rebuilt Wembley Stadium is due to open. It should be ready for the FA Cup final in May.

Related Topics:
Wembley Stadium - FA Cup

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Two clubs in The Football League are scheduled to open new grounds this season:

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• Coventry City - Ricoh Arena
• Swansea City - New Stadium, Swansea

F.C. United of Manchester, formed by disgruntled Manchester United fans, will play their first competitive season, competing in the North West Counties Football League Division Two (Level 10 of the English football league system).

Related Topics:
F.C. United of Manchester - Manchester United - North West Counties Football League - Division Two - English football league system

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Wigan Athletic, which earned promotion to the Premiership by finishing second to Sunderland in The Championship, will play in the top flight for the first time in their history.

Related Topics:
Wigan Athletic - Promotion - Premiership - Sunderland - The Championship

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