AI describes all 24 EFL League One clubs in just one word - Bolton's will cause confusion | OneFootball

We asked ChatGPT to describe all 24 League One clubs in just one word.

With the League One line-up for the 2025-26 season now complete, excitement for the new campaign is starting to build.

Birmingham City, Wrexham and Charlton Athletic all won promotion from League One last season, and they will be replaced by Luton Town, Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City after their relegations from the Championship.

Crawley Town, Bristol Rovers, Cambridge United and Shrewsbury Town all suffered relegation to League Two last term, and their places in the third tier will be taken by Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale, Bradford City and AFC Wimbledon.

It is certainly shaping up to be an incredibly competitive division once again, and as the countdown to the new season continues, we asked ChatGPT to describe all 24 League One clubs in just one word.

AFC Wimbledon

ChatGPT says: Resilient

AFC Wimbledon will return to League One next season following a three-year absence after a 1-0 win over Walsall in the League Two play-off final at Wembley last month, with Myles Hippolyte's strike in first-half stoppage time sealing promotion for Johnnie Jackson's men.

AI used the word "resilient" to describe the Dons, and that is certainly appropriate given the journey they have been on, with the club climbing up the pyramid after starting out in the Combined Counties League Premier Division when they formed in 2002.

Barnsley

ChatGPT says: Gritty

It was a disappointing second half of the season for Barnsley last term as they fell away from the play-offs and finished in 12th place, but supporters will be optimistic that a better campaign will be ahead under new permanent head coach Conor Hourihane.

ChatGPT chose the word "gritty" to describe the Tykes, which perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the South Yorkshire town, and the team will be hoping to recapture some of that fight and win promotion back to the Championship in the near future.

Blackpool

ChatGPT says: Passionate

Despite a significant improvement under Steve Bruce over the course of the campaign, Blackpool fell just short of the play-offs last season, but after a busy start to the summer transfer window, they will be confident they can force their way into the top six next term.

AI picked the word "passionate" to describe the Seasiders, and their supporters have certainly proven how much they care about their club over the years, most notably during their lengthy battle to force the Oyston family to sell.

Bolton Wanderers

ChatGPT says: Tigers

Bolton Wanderers missed out on the play-off places in League One last season after failing to win any of their final six games, but with Steven Schumacher at the helm, they will no doubt be among the promotion favourites going into the upcoming campaign.

Interestingly, AI chose the word "tigers" to describe the Trotters, which is rather intriguing given the animal has no obvious connection to the club, but it could perhaps be referring to the attitude displayed by the team during the Sam Allardyce era that saw them qualify for the UEFA Cup for the first time in their history.

Bradford City

ChatGPT says: Valiant

Bradford City supporters would have been forgiven for thinking they would never escape League Two during a frustrating six-year spell in the division, but Antoni Sarcevic's 96th-minute winner on the final day of the season against Fleetwood Town secured automatic promotion in the most dramatic fashion.

ChatGPT used the word "valiant" to sum up the Bantams, and that feels like an appropriate description of a club that have spent far more years in the fourth tier in recent times than they would have liked, but the passionate support from the stands has never wavered.

Burton Albion

ChatGPT says: Determined

Burton Albion looked destined for the drop last season as they sat a huge 11 points from safety in January, but a remarkable revival in the second half of the campaign under Gary Bowyer saw them secure their League One status.

After such a heroic effort, it is quite fitting that AI has picked the word "determined" to describe the Brewers, and they are a club that have been known to punch above their weight over the years, even spending two years in the Championship between 2016 and 2018.

Cardiff City

ChatGPT says: Welsh

It was a disastrous campaign for Cardiff City last season as they were relegated from the Championship after finishing bottom of the table, and they will play in the third tier of English football for the first time in 22 years next term.

Rather than focusing on any of the characteristics of the team or supporters, ChatGPT simply chose the word "Welsh" to describe the Bluebirds, which is nothing if not factually accurate given the club's location.

Doncaster Rovers

ChatGPT says: Underdogs

After three years away from League One, Doncaster Rovers are preparing to return to the third tier next season after winning the League Two title.

AI used the word "underdogs" to describe Rovers, which is perhaps what many will view them as next season, but Grant McCann has changed the mentality of the club since returning for a second spell in charge two years ago, and they certainly should not be underestimated.

Exeter City

Despite flirting with relegation at various points in the season, Exeter City secured a respectable 16th-placed finish last term, ensuring that League One football will return to St James Park for a fourth consecutive year.

ChatGPT chose the word "loyal" to describe the Grecians, which is perhaps a reflection of the passionate support the team receives, particularly from the famous Big Bank during their home games.

Huddersfield Town

ChatGPT says: Terriers

A nightmare end to the season under caretaker Jon Worthington saw Huddersfield Town finish 10th in their first year back in League One, but supporters will be hoping that better days will be ahead under new manager Lee Grant.

AI picked the word "Terriers" to describe Town, which is, of course, a reference to the club's nickname, but it is fair to say that the West Yorkshire outfit have lost some of their identity during a disappointing first two years under the ownership of Kevin Nagle.