EFL chief executive Trevor Birch announces plan to resign after next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Trevor Birch, chief executive of the EFL since January 2021, will resign at the end of the 2026-27 season. Birch informed the league’s board of his decision during a recent meeting. He expressed his commitment to facilitating a smooth transition for his successor, following Rick Parry's re-election as EFL chair for another three years. Birch has emphasized his dedication to supporting the league, clubs, and colleagues in his final year.
- •Birch has served as EFL chief executive since January 2021.
- •He will complete a six-year term before stepping down.
- •Rick Parry has been re-elected as EFL chair for three more years.
- •Birch intends to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
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"Birch has been in the role since January 2021 and will end his six-year tenure at the end of the 2026-27 campaign
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