ALL POSTS TAGGED "EFL"

Leagues: League Two
/ 52 days agoWrexham drop first League Two match in eight-goal thriller
Wrexham suffered a defeat in their first match back in League Two on Saturday. Despite playing in front of their home crowd, as well as co-owner Rob McElhenney and actor Hugh Jackman, the Welsh club dropped their opening match of the League Two season. MK Dons toppled Wrexham 5-3 on the day. The Red Dragons […]

Leagues: Championship
/ 53 days agoHow much are away tickets to the English Championship?
As with many other sports today, soccer serves as a unifying force for many contemporary societies. Sports arenas serve as a community's "cathedrals," a respite from the stresses of daily life. The English Football League Championship is the country's second flight of professional soccer, and its fans and games are legendary for their fervor and […]

Leagues: Championship
/ 55 days agoEnglish Championship table predictions: Who will be promoted?
As with any year, making a prediction for the 2023/24 Championship table is just about impossible. One of the most competitive leagues in world soccer, the Championship is entertaining for the neutral viewer. Much of that is a credit to the unpredictability in the league. Last season, Burnley picked up 101 points in the 46-game […]

English Football
/ 60 days agoEFL, Premier League refs to crack down on time-wasting
New rules regarding time-wasting tactics are set to be implemented in England ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced that they will tweak how they gauge added time for the upcoming campaign. This new focus will affect English Football League (EFL) and Premier League matches. The Guardian reports […]

Leagues: Championship
/ 70 days ago49ers complete Leeds takeover as latest American EFL owners
The English Football League approved the recent takeover of Leeds United by NFL team San Francisco 49ers. This marks the latest example of American investors acquiring controlling stakes in English football clubs. However, the 49ers are not new to soccer club ownership or Leeds United. In 2018, the 49ers purchased 44% of Leeds United. The […]

English Football
/ 82 days agoForest Green Rovers hire first female head coach in EFL history
Hannah Dingley has been named caretaker manager of League Two team Forest Green Rovers. Although the official season does not start until early August, Dingley's position with Forest Green Rovers makes her the first female head coach in English Football League (EFL) history. The coach took over at the club following the departure of Duncan […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 85 days agoHow to watch Wrexham games from USA
Wrexham announced its streaming information on Monday, meaning fans in the USA now know where to watch the club's games this season. As the Red Dragons return to League Two play, the competition only increases for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as owners. For American viewers, Wrexham's promotion is a good thing as it makes […]

Leagues: League Two
/ 95 days agoWrexham TV schedule for viewers in USA
This Wrexham TV schedule provides the information you need to follow the Welsh lower division soccer club. Normally a fourth division club from a small town would not garner much international interest. But after actors Ryan Reynolds and Ryan McElhenney took over the team in late 2020, Wrexham AFC have become pop culture fixtures. Coupled […]

England
/ 96 days agoEFL Championship announces schedule for 2023/24 season
The Championship schedule for the 2023/24 campaign highlights some major teams. With Leicester City, Leeds and Southampton all dipping back down into the second-tier league after extended stays, there is elevated interest even for those that do not regularly follow the league. On Thursday, it announced the entirety of the 552-game schedule across the 24 […]

Leagues: Championship
/ 143 days agoEnglish Football League agrees landmark deal with Sky Sports
English Football League (EFL) clubs have unanimously agreed to accept a landmark deal worth £935m with Sky Sports. This deal will result in more than a thousand matches a season being broadcast live. The five-year deal is set to begin in the 2024-25 season. It will see guaranteed payments of £895m and £40m in additional […]

Blackburn Rovers
/ 145 days agoMillwall-Blackburn crunch-match to air live on ESPN2
The final day of the 2022-23 EFL Championship season is set to be full of drama. Monday's full slate of games all kick off at 10:00 AM ET, with Millwall vs Blackburn televised live on ESPN2 in the US. Burnley, who've captured the title, and second-placed Sheffield United have already secured their place in the […]