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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

Sheffield Wednesday face further points deductions but ‘four or five’ bidders emerge

Sheffield Wednesday could face two further points deductions this season for breaching English Football League regulations

The Guardian - UK

Moment football referee who used social media to prey on young girls arrested

This is the moment that an English Football League (EFL) referee who used social media to prey on young girls is arrested.

The Independent UK

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‘She was lonely and… wanted someone to talk to’: Disgraced football referee jailed after preying on vulnerable teens

He isolated his victims "in plain sight."

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English Football League assistant referee who ‘preyed’ on teenage girls jailed

Gareth Viccars, 47, previously admitted a string of child sex offences involving three 15-year-old girls.

Evening Standard

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

CBS Sports and Serie A Renew U.S. Media Rights Agreement

The deal involves more than 400 matches per season on Paramount+ with select matches on the CBS Television Network, CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network

TV Tech

When are the EFL fixtures released?

The 72 sides in the English Football League are set to find out their 2024/25 season schedules

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Leicester issue legal proceedings against Premier League and EFL

Leicester City have issued legal proceedings against the Premier League and English Football League after being dismayed by the action taken against them

The Guardian - UK

Leicester at risk of breaching EFL profit and sustainability regulations

Leicester City are at risk of breaking the EFL’s profit and sustainability regulations, raising concerns about a possible points deduction

The Guardian - UK

Football clubs failing to hit ethnic and gender diversity targets, reveals FA

Premier League, EFL and WSL clubs who pledged to improve diversity in recruitment have collectively failed to hit their agreed annual targets

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Ex-Haas F1 sponsor Rich Energy boss Storey trying to buy Reading FC

The Daily Telegraph reports that Storey must now pass the English Football League’s ‘fit and proper persons test’ before he can complete on Reading, who were relegated to League One (the third tier) for this season.

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Evening Standard

What is tragedy chanting? Football banning orders handed to fans reach record levels

In April alone, the Metropolitan Police applied for 79 football banning orders

The Independent UK

Offensive football fans warned they face match bans for abuse about tragedies

Updated Crown Prosecution Service guidance is to tackle tragedy-related abuse when fans sing, chant or gesture offensive messages about disasters

The Independent UK

Hannah Dingley’s interim spell to end as David Horseman named Forest Green boss

Dingley became the first woman to take charge of an English Football League club when handed the job on a caretaker basis.

The Independent UK

Hannah Dingley says her appointment as Forest Green caretaker boss is no gimmick

Dingley is the first woman to take charge of an English Football League club.

Evening Standard

Forest Green: Hannah Dingley becomes first woman to take charge of senior men’s professional team in England

Forest Green Rovers have appointed Hannah Dingley as the club’s caretaker Head Coach, making her the first woman to take charge of an English Football League club.

Daily Mirror

Full List of EFL promotions, relegations and play-off fixtures after final day drama

The regular English Football League season has concluded - with 12 teams still fighting for promotion via the play-offs across the Championship, League One and League Two

Daily Mirror

Wrexham set to inflict more 'heartbreak' after classy message from Rob McElhenney

Wrexham's final National League game before their promotion to the English Football League will take place at Plainmoor on Saturday - as they take on struggling Torquay

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