English Football League

Association football league

English Football League ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

The English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 as the Football League, it is the oldest football league in the world, and was the top-level football league in England from its foundation until 1992, when the top 22 clubs split from it to form the Premier League. The Football League was rebranded as the "English Football League" (EFL) starting with the 2016–17 season.

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

You Might Like

FAW chief Mooney unapologetic over Welsh EFL clubs' European bid Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney makes no apology for the failed bid to get Wales' four English Football League clubs to qualify for Europe via a Welsh domestic cup. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
National League clubs demand three promotion spots National League clubs want the EFL to introduce the "three-up, three-down" system between the fifth tier and League Two. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Full list of transfer deadline day deals Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

A weekend of EFL returns, wonderkids and derby delights From Matt Grimes to Louie Barry, BBC Sport looks at some of the key talking points ahead of this weekend's EFL action. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
EFL investigating Shrewsbury v Wrexham crowd incidents The English Football League are investigating crowd incidents during Shrewsbury Town's League One fixture with Wrexham. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2025
FAW and clubs braced for opposition to Europe plan The FAW and Wales' four EFL clubs are bracing themselves for opposition to their plans for European qualification via a revamped Welsh League Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2025

EFL preview: Titanic tussles at league and local level A look ahead at a full programme of fixtures across the Championship, League One and League Two BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2025
Welsh EFL clubs seek FA approval for Europe plan The FAW seeks approval from the FA for plans for Wales' EFL clubs to enter the Welsh League Cup and compete for a place in Europe. BBC Sport - Published on January 13, 2025
'Everybody could be a winner' in Welsh cup plan Newport County chairman Huw Jenkins backs plans to give Wales' EFL clubs the chance to compete for European qualification via a Welsh cup competition. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2025
EFL preview: Plymouth look to kickstart season after Rooney exit With Wayne Rooney exiting Plymouth Argyle, BBC Sport takes a look at what New Year's Day has in store in the EFL. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2024

Quiz: How well do you remember the EFL in 2024? Take our quiz to see how much you remember about what has happened across the English Football League in 2024. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024
EFL preview: A Boxing Day bonanza The first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024
Lampard v Rooney on packed EFL Boxing Day card The first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2024	Blackburn v Portsmouth among games hit by Storm Bert Storm Bert affects Saturday's fixture lists in the EFL and National League, with several postponements following pitch inspections. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2024
Storm Bert hits EFL and National League schedules Storm Bert affects Saturday's fixture lists in the EFL and National League, with several postponements following pitch inspections. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2024	Clubs showcase community spirit in EFL Week of Action Clubs and their charities showcase work in the community during the EFL Week of Action. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024
'Seminal review can end Premier League deadlock' EFL chairman Rick Parry tells BBC Sport's Dan Roan about his hopes for the new football regulator as the Football Governance Bill has its second reading before parliament. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2024	EFL preview: Lions roar and a show of Steel Surprise package Millwall are aiming to close gap on the Championship leaders, while the Steel City Derby headlines the programme across the EFL. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2024
'Glorious light' goes out - shock at Robins' Coventry exit BBC Sport looks at some of the reaction from Coventry City's decision to sack boss Mark Robins, the English Football League longest-serving manager. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2024	Struggling Coventry sack manager Robins Coventry City boss Mark Robins, the English Football League's longest serving manager, is sacked by the Championship club. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2024
Rooney banking on home comfort - EFL midweek preview Strugglers Plymouth and Portsmouth meet in a full midweek Championship programme as Leeds and Sheffield United chase Sunderland at the top. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2024	The EFL sides in danger of an FA Cup upset Burton Albion and Morecambe are among the EFL sides facing non-league opposition in the FA Cup first round. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024
EFL clubs in talks to play in Europe via Welsh League Cup Wales’ EFL clubs hold talks over a "transformational" move to enter a Welsh cup competition in order to qualify for European football. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2024	Another new Stoke era starts on busy EFL weekend The so-called biggest night in recent EFL history may be over but the action continues this weekend - BBC Sport picks out some highlights. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024