1997–98 Football League First Division

The 1997–98 Football League First Division (referred to as the Nationwide First Division for sponsorship reasons) was the sixth season of the league under its current league division format.

From First Division
Promoted to Premier League
 * Barnsley
 * Bolton Wanderers
 * Crystal Palace

Relegated to Second Division
 * Grimsby Town
 * Oldham Athletic
 * Southend United

To First Division
Promoted from Second Division
 * Bury
 * Crewe Alexandra
 * Stockport County

Relegated from Premier League
 * Middlesbrough
 * Nottingham Forest
 * Sunderland