Dates to mark in your calendar

It’s already time to start counting down the days to the 2024/25 EFL season. The 126th season of the English Football League is sure to be another fascinating campaign. Across the three professional divisions underneath the Premier League, there are plenty of storylines to follow. Massive changes to the clubs in each division through promotion and relegation always provide drama.

In the Championship, Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United return after one year in the Premier League. It is the first time since 1997/98 that the three teams that came up instantly went back down. Joining those three in the EFL Championship next season are Portsmouth, Derby County and Oxford United.

League One has seven changes compared to last season. The three previous teams went up while four teams dipped down into League Two. One of the biggest things to watch this season will be the performance of Wrexham. Fresh off back-to-back promotions, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have the Welsh team flying. It will be Wrexham’s first time playing in the third tier of English soccer since the 2004/05 campaign. Wrexham has only ever played four seasons above the third tier, but its current trajectory is remarkable.

The EFL is a volatile place that is constantly changing and fluctuating, just take a look at Birmingham City FC’s season this past year. Here are all the key dates to circle surrounding the next season:

Key dates for the 2024/25 EFL Season

As of press time, there has been no indication as to which American broadcaster will have the TV or streaming rights to EFL. In 2023/24, that belonged to ESPN+.

June 24: The summer transfer window opens

Spending in the EFL Championship, League One and League Two is not as high as the Premier League for obvious reasons. However, the Championship still ranked eighth among all leagues when it comes to gross expenditure. In the 2023/24 season, clubs in the Championship spent around $270 million on players.

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Author : Kyle Fansler

Publish date : 2024-05-20 22:44:55

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