top-flight

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Instead of earning a play-off shot at replacing the Prem's bottom side by finishing top of the second-tier Champ and meeting the top flight's minimum standards, ambitious clubs will instead apply to join and be judged across a range of criteria.

From BBC

Teams could also be demoted out of the top flight if they fail to perform on the pitch or engage fans, but only "if a stronger, viable candidate exists".

From BBC

Ealing Trailfinders, consistently the best team in the second tier, have failed to meet the existing standards - especially around stadium size - barring them from a play-off game against the top flight's bottom side.

From BBC

However, the stipulation that clubs aspiring to the Prem must play at least a season in the Champ, and the creation of a unit to help second-tier clubs improve their chances of being admitted to the top flight, has won support.

From BBC

Tottenham last played outside the English top flight in the 1977/78 season and Tudor's first hame in charge ended in a 4-1 derby defeat to north London rivals and league leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

From Barron's