The Premier League 2 could become a one-tier competition replacing the current two-tier system, according to a report.

The Training Ground Guru report that after a season-long review of the Premier League 2, a number of new formats are being considered for the 2024/25 campaign.

The new formats will be voted on in June, with at least 13 of the 20 voters required to agree to push any changes through.

According to the claims, the Swiss model is currently believed to be the most popular, involving one league of 25 teams where each team plays 20 matches based on their seeding, followed by a play-off competition for the top-16 teams at the end.

This is the same change we’ll see made to the Champions League in 2024/25.

On the one hand, the removal of relegation is believed to be a potential positive for development, as it will allow struggling teams to focus more on what’s best for their players and less on grinding out results.

On the other hand, a lack of focus on results could easily lead to less competitive matches that actually end up harming player development.

It’s not an easy call to make.

Arsenal remain in the top tier of the Premier League 2 as it stands, along with Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United, among others.

It’s unclear what their position would be after the potential format change.

Rivals Tottenham Hotspur might be keen to push the change through, after their recent relegation.