The fixtures for the 2026-27 English Football League season will be released on Thursday, 25 June at 12:00 BST. This season sees several notable clubs shifting divisions, with West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Burnley joining the Championship after relegation from the Premier League. They will be accompanied by Bolton Wanderers, Cardiff City, and Lincoln City, the latter returning to the second tier for the first time in 65 years.

Leicester City faces a challenging season in League One, marking just their second appearance in the third tier in their 142-year history after consecutive relegations. They will compete against teams like Oxford United and Sheffield Wednesday, while also facing new opponents such as Bromley, who are in the third tier for the first time.

In League Two, clubs like Exeter City, Port Vale, Rotherham United, and Northampton Town have dropped down. York City and Rochdale, both of whom achieved over 100 points in the National League last season, will return to the EFL.

Key dates to note:

• The 2026-27 EFL season kicks off on the weekend of 14-16 August.
• The first round of the Carabao Cup begins earlier, on 7-9 August.
• The Vertu Trophy starts the week of 21 September.

This season marks the third year of the Sky Sports TV deal, ensuring over 1,000 live broadcasts, while BBC Sport will provide live text coverage of many fixtures. With new beginnings for several clubs, the upcoming season promises to be full of excitement and competition.