The Latest Breaking News from English Football League

West Brom could be hit with points deduction and relegation after season has ended

West Brom could be given a points deduction that relegates them from the Championship after the season has finished as the club contest charges of breaching the English Football League’s profit and sustainability (P&S) rules

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Leicester lose appeal over six-point deduction in blow to survival hopes

Leicester City have announced defeat in their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching by the English Football League financial rules

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Sheffield Wednesday make unwanted history with ‘painful’ relegation to League One

The earliest relegation in English Football League history was sealed following defeat to their city rivals Sheffield United; Wednesday were deducted 12 points in October after going into administration

The Independent UK · Feb 22

Wrexham Rise Showcases English Football Pyramid In US, Says Anton Ferdinand

Wrexham's exploits since being bought by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped lift "the bonnet" on lower-league English football and boosted its popularity in the United States, former West Ham defender Anton Ferdinand told AFP. The 40-year-old, who is now an ambassador for the Hammers, said Wrexham's…

International Business Times · Jul 11, 2025

Wigan fan to cycle to 92 football league clubs in memory of late uncle

Matt Jopson will be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK and the Queencort Hospice where his uncle received end-of-life care.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

English Football League System: A Complete Guide to Promotion, Relegation and Structure

The English football league system, or soccer pyramid, is one of the most comprehensive in the world, spanning every corner of the country and even further.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 7, 2025

Crawley Town accused of breaking Modern Slavery Act by former employee

Crawley Town have been accused of breaking the Modern Slavery Act by a former employee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025

Blow for EFL clubs’ European hopes as FA blocks Welsh League Cup plan

The Football Association is set to block a proposal to allow the English Football League’s Welsh clubs from competing in a new Welsh League Cup next season

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

Football on TV: fans ‘paying almost 60% more to watch all big games than in 2020’

Analysis shows rise from £89.23 a month to £140.21 between 2019-2020 and 2024-2025 seasons

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025

Sports bodies and government hold emergency call over civil unrest

The Premier League, English Football League and other major governing bodies attended an emergency call with the government to discuss the potential for sport to be affected by civil unrest across the country

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024