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Tag Archives: English Football League

Birmingham City breach EFL regulations, deducted two points for new season!

Birmingham City Football Club is to be deducted two points, suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season, after admitting to a breach of EFL Regulations. Following a thorough investigation, the Club was charged in February with breaching the Owners and Directors’ Test after they allowed a number of individuals …

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EFL key dates announced ahead of 2023/24 season!

Key dates for supporter’s diaries have been released ahead of the 2023/24 season with the English Football League (EFL) fixture release day kicking things off on Thursday, June 22, where all 72 EFL Clubs will release their 2023/24 schedules from 9am. The opening round of fixtures will take place across …

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Joint statement from CEOs of football’s governing bodies on pitch incursions by fans!

The Chief Executives of the Premier League, FA, EFL and FSA as well as Director of Women’s Professional Game and the Chair of the FA Alliance Committee have issued the following statement on pitch incursions by fans. As we approach the closing stages of another exciting season across the Premier …

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English football comes together to toughen measures addressing fan behaviour at matches!

The FA, Premier League and EFL are together introducing new measures and stronger sanctions across the game to tackle the increased anti-social and criminal behaviours recently seen within football grounds and underline the importance of a safe matchday environment. The new set of actions, which will be implemented across all …

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EFL very concerned about the future of Derby County!

The EFL has today informed the Administrators at Derby County that following the failure of Mr Chris Kirchner to conclude a sale of the Club, it is changing the terms of the suspended Notice of Withdrawal issued when the Club entered into administration in September 2021. The League is increasingly …

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EFL concerned about the future of Derby County!

The EFL notes the statement issued today by Quantuma (Derby County Administrators) but remains deeply concerned at the lack of any form of substantial progress in respect of the outstanding matters affecting the Club. Despite requesting an update almost 48 hours ago, there has been no communication from the Administrators …

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EFL monitoring the financial situation at Derby County!

During the past 72 hours, the EFL has met with a number of integral stakeholders including MPs, Government officials, local authorities and the Rams Trust to discuss the ongoing and challenging situation relating to Derby County. In all of these discussions, the League has maintained its position that is seeking …

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COVID-19 forces Carabao Cup semifinal first-leg, Arsenal FC & Liverpool FC postponement!

The first-leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC scheduled for Thursday, January 6, 2022 has been postponed following a formal request by Liverpool FC due to a severe outbreak of COVID-19 infections amongst their management and playing staff. The EFL has been in regular dialogue …

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Premier League 2019-22 funding for EFL clubs!

The Premier League has for many years supported clubs in the English Football League (EFL) and the National League, not just with core solidarity payments to assist their general costs, but also investment into their wide-ranging community programmes, and to fund the development of young players in their academies. The …

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English Football League to continue despite UK’s Omicron surge!

The English Football League (EFL) can confirm that its programme of games in the League, Carabao Cup and Papa John’s Trophy will continue with fixtures to be played where it is safe to do so, and the set squad criteria can be fulfilled by Clubs. While the League acknowledges there …

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