EFL Communications

Official communications from the English Football League (@EFL), the world's original league football competition. #EFL

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EFL Statement: Draft State of the Game Report

📘 https://t.co/GGesyWkGbo

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EFL in the Community announces the appointment of two new Trustees to the Board.

📘: https://t.co/4mDwNRc2F8

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The Summer transfer window closes at 11pm this evening.

As in January, Deal Sheets will continue to be used in the #EFL, allowing Clubs, in effect, an additional two hours to submit the required paperwork for a transfer or loan.

Find further information on Deal Sheets and everything else you need to know ahead of tonight’s deadline here. 🔗⬇️

https://t.co/J1Y0SRtluh

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EFL Statement: The EFL has been left with no option than to rearrange a number of its fixtures following the announcement of fixture details for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Read more: https://t.co/wnJn2diF2h

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EFL CEO Trevor Birch: PFA Action the Wrong Fight at the Wrong Time

📘 https://t.co/rzdd1XVjvA

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ℹ️ New substitution procedure

📘 More information: https://t.co/HIPXaq5FaB

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Ahead of the EFL season kicking-off this evening, here are some of the law changes to be aware of 📝

• Substitutions
• Goalkeeper injury trial
• Accurate calculation of additional time
• Handball
• Goal kicks and subsequent handball

📘 A summary of all the key changes: https://t.co/ifISCR6VNF

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ℹ️ Goalkeeper injury trial

📘 More information: https://t.co/HIPXaq5FaB

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EFL Statement: Professional Footballers' Association

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EFL Statement:

The EFL notes the Premier League’s position following its meeting with Clubs earlier today, and now looks forward to receiving its formal proposal for consideration. This follows constructive discussions involving the EFL, Premier League and Independent Football Regulator over recent months.

The EFL Board will then review the full detail of the proposal, including its potential benefits, implications and alignment with the long-term interests of our 72 Clubs, ahead of further dialogue with the Premier League. The proposal will then be discussed in detail with our Member Clubs to determine next steps. No further comment will be made at this time.

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Ahead of the 2026/27 season a number of changes have been made to the laws of the game and the way that Match Officials will oversee EFL fixtures.

📘 https://t.co/HIPXaq5FaB

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Yasmin Diamond CB is to be appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the EFL Board.

📘 https://t.co/MiraQy5fH3

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Barnsley’s Neerav Parekh and Peterborough United’s Darragh MacAnthony have been elected to the EFL Board as League One Divisional Representatives, while Charles Grant of Crewe Alexadra has been re-elected unopposed as League Two Divisional Director.

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Trevor Birch, CEO

Chief Executive Trevor Birch has today informed the Board that he will leave the EFL at the end of the 2026/27 season, having successfully led the organisation through a period of change and sustained growth since taking up the role in January 2021.

Trevor will remain in post throughout next season, working alongside the Board, Clubs and Executive team as plans are put in place for the next phase of the League’s leadership.

Trevor Birch said:
“It has been a privilege to serve as Chief Executive of the EFL. With one more season ahead, my focus is on supporting the League, our Clubs and colleagues, and ensuring a smooth and orderly transition to new leadership.”

EFL Chair Rick Parry said:
“Trevor has led the EFL with clarity and commitment during an important period for the League. The Board is thankful for his contribution and fully supports the approach being taken to ensure an orderly handover and continued stability in the 12 months ahead.”

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EFL Statement: Annual General Meeting (AGM)

📘 https://t.co/84bufZqNyJ

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Transfer window dates confirmed for Season 2026/27

📘 https://t.co/nl9zr8oYkC

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Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final - 90th minute

After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of no foul by Dacres-Cogley and issued a red card, and awarded a penalty to Bolton Wanderers.

Referee announcement: “After review, Stockport County #2 pulls his opponent’s hair. The final decision is penalty and red card.”

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Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final - 11th minute

After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Stockport County.

Referee announcement: “After review, Stockport #29 commits a careless challenge on Bolton #6, my final decision is no goal."

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The Independent Disciplinary Commission’s written reasons in respect of Southampton FC have now been published.

Yesterday (Wednesday 20 May) a League Arbitration Panel dismissed Southampton’s appeal against the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s sanction. The League Arbitration Panel’s written reasons will be published in due course.

Read more: https://t.co/FiJS1gN70b

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Full statement: https://t.co/1QYzlanCDp

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A League Arbitration Panel has today dismissed Southampton Football Club’s appeal against the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s decision in respect of breaches of EFL Regulations.

As a result, the original sanction remains in force. Southampton’s expulsion from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs stands, alongside the four-point deduction to be applied to the Club’s 2026/27 Championship record and the reprimand in respect of all charges. In accordance with EFL Regulations, the decision of the League Arbitration Panel is final.

Following the conclusion of the proceedings, the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Hull City and Middlesbrough is confirmed as taking place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 May, kicking off at 3.30pm.

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