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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 2016β17 season.
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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 | |
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 | |
EFL preview: Titanic tussles at league and local levelA look ahead at a full programme of fixtures across the Championship, League One and League TwoBBC Sport - Published | |
Welsh EFL clubs seek FA approval for Europe planThe 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 | |
'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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
EFL preview: A Boxing Day bonanzaThe first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL.BBC Sport - Published | |
Lampard v Rooney on packed EFL Boxing Day cardThe first managerial meeting between Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney headlines a busy day of Boxing Day football in the EFL.BBC Sport - Published | |
Blackburn v Portsmouth among games hit by Storm BertStorm Bert affects Saturday's fixture lists in the EFL and National League, with several postponements following pitch inspections.BBC Sport - Published | |
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 | |
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 | |
'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 | 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 |
'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 | 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 |
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 | The EFL sides in danger of an FA Cup upsetBurton Albion and Morecambe are among the EFL sides facing non-league opposition in the FA Cup first round.BBC Sport - Published |
EFL clubs in talks to play in Europe via Welsh League Cup Walesβ EFL clubs hold talks over a "transformational" move to enter a Welsh cup competition in order to qualify for European football.BBC Sport - Published | Another new Stoke era starts on busy EFL weekendThe 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 |
Full list of all done deals on transfer deadline day Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | |
