EFL fixture release set for June 25 ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:58 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The English Football League will announce its fixtures for the 2026-27 season on June 25 at 12:00 BST. Key teams in the Championship include West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Burnley, returning after relegation from the Premier League. Notable changes include Leicester City competing in League One and Lincoln City returning to the second tier for the first time since 1961. The season kick-off is scheduled for August 14-16, with the Carabao Cup beginning a week earlier.
- •EFL fixtures released on June 25 at 12:00 BST.
- •West Ham, Wolves, and Burnley in the Championship.
- •Leicester City in League One for only the second time.
- •Lincoln City returns to the second tier after 65 years.
- •EFL season starts August 14-16, Carabao Cup begins August 7-9.
- 7:58 AMYahoo Sports — What to look out for on EFL fixture release day
- 7:58 AMBBC Sport — What to look out for on EFL fixture release day
"All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.
"All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:58 AMWhat to look out for on EFL fixture release day
All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.
- BBC SportJun 24, 2026, 7:58 AMWhat to look out for on EFL fixture release day
All the information you need before the Championship, League One and League Two fixtures are announced on 25 June.
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