[1] The second installment, two years later, saw the two new associate members, France and Germany join them and the competition played over two divisions.

A fifth league was introduced in 2009–10 season containing some of the newest affiliate members of the European Cricket Council, but discontinued thereafter, along with Division 4.

With the end of the World Cricket League in 2017, the European 50-over divisional structure was abolished altogether.

Greece made their return to Division Two after a six-year absence, whilst the tournament saw the international debuts of Guernsey and Jersey.

It was won by Norway, The 2009 European Championship Division Three was held in La Manga, Spain from 31 August to 5 September.

Five teams participated in a round robin tournament, the games being held in Glasgow and Ayr.

Greece made their return to Division Two after a six-year absence, whilst the tournament saw the international debuts of Guernsey and Jersey.

The win also granted them entry into 2008 WCL Division Five alongside runners-up Jersey and 3rd place Germany.

Greece came in last place and were relegated to 2007 Division Three after being stripped of their first round points due to fielding ineligible players.

In the 5th–8th place play-offs, Belgium and Portugal were victorious meaning that Cyprus and Finland would be relegated to 2009 Division Three.

Six teams participated in a round robin tournament, the games being played at the King George V, Port Soif and College Field grounds.

The ECC decided that the division would be made up of the six highest placed European teams currently embedded in the World Cricket League structure.

Although their net run rate was lower than that of France they earned qualification as they had won their match against the French side.