To be considered for induction players must be either retired or, in exceptional cases where a playing career is still ongoing, be at least 30 years of age. All inductees must also have played/managed for at least five years in England.

In 2007, two new categories of induction were established alongside the players, managers and female players' categories. The Community Champion category – sponsored by the Football Foundation – honours professional players who have donated their spare time and money to the grassroots level of the sport, while the Football for All Award – sponsored by the Football Association – is presented to pioneers of the various forms of football played by disabled people.

Since 2009, the Museum now also commemorates whole teams alongside its awarding of individual players and coaches. The criteria for their induction is that they must have played at least a quarter of a century prior.

The National Football Museum Hall Of Fame awards are sponsored by the Professional Footballers' Association.

Read more about football's Hall Of Fame, including full list of inductees and the selection panel, here.