The league was officially formed on 20 February 1992 after clubs in the First Division voted to break away from the Football League. The aim was to create a more commercially driven top division, improve broadcasting revenue, and modernise the game.
- +FULL LIST: Top 15 clubs with most promotions in Premier League era
The inaugural season kicked off on 15 August 1992, with 22 clubs competing in the new structure.
The inaugural season kicked off on 15 August 1992, with 22 clubs competing in the new structure. This replaced the old First Division as the highest level of English football.
Several clubs in English football have built reputations as regular travellers between the Premier League and the Championship, with repeated promotions highlighting both their resilience and the competitiveness of the league system.
Since the Premier League began in 1992, a small group of clubs have recorded the highest number of promotions, often bouncing back quickly after relegation.
According to BBC Sport, here are the top 15 Premier League clubs with the most promotions since the Premier League era.
