2025-26 EFL Season Fixtures Revealed: Key Dates, Teams, and What to Watch

The 2025-26 EFL season fixtures are set to be released, featuring exciting matchups and new faces. Discover key dates, teams, and what to watch in the upcoming season.

The fixtures for the 2025-26 English Football League (EFL) season will be unveiled at 12:00 BST on Thursday, marking the start of another thrilling campaign. Fans can expect a mix of drama, redemption, and new beginnings across the Championship, League One, and League Two.

Key Teams to Watch

  • Championship: Relegated Premier League sides Southampton, Ipswich, and Leicester will aim to bounce back, while Birmingham, Charlton, and Wrexham return to the second tier after impressive promotions.
  • League One: Cardiff, Plymouth, and Luton will battle for an immediate return to the Championship after their relegation struggles.
  • League Two: Barnet and Oldham make their EFL comeback after securing promotion from the National League.

Key Dates

  • EFL Trophy Groups: Revealed at 14:30 BST on Thursday.
  • Carabao Cup Draw: First-round draw at 16:30 BST on Thursday.
  • Season Start: League One and League Two kick off on 1-3 August, while the Championship begins on 8-10 August.

What to Watch

  1. Relegated Teams' Redemption: Can Southampton, Ipswich, and Leicester bounce back to the Premier League?
  2. Promoted Sides' Ambitions: Birmingham, Wrexham, and Charlton aim to make their mark in the Championship.
  3. New Managers: Will Still at Southampton, Ryan Mason at West Bromwich Albion, and Rob Edwards at Middlesbrough bring fresh perspectives.

TV Coverage

With Sky Sports continuing their partnership, over 1,000 games will be broadcast or streamed, ensuring fans don’t miss any action.

Stay tuned for the full fixture list on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as it’s released!

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