EFL Communications

Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final - 90th minute After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of no foul by Dacres-Cogley and issued a red card, and awarded a penalty to Bolton Wanderers. Referee announcement: “After review, Stockport County #2 pulls his opponent’s hair. The final decision is penalty and red card.”

Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final - 11th minute After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Stockport County. Referee announcement: “After review, Stockport #29 commits a careless challenge on Bolton #6, my final decision is no goal."

The Independent Disciplinary Commission’s written reasons in respect of Southampton FC have now been published. Yesterday (Wednesday 20 May) a League Arbitration Panel dismissed Southampton’s appeal against the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s sanction. The League Arbitration Panel’s written reasons will be published in due course. Read more: efl.com/news/2026/may/…

Full statement: efl.com/news/2026/may/…

A League Arbitration Panel has today dismissed Southampton Football Club’s appeal against the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s decision in respect of breaches of EFL Regulations. As a result, the original sanction remains in force. Southampton’s expulsion from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs stands, alongside the four-point deduction to be applied to the Club’s 2026/27 Championship record and the reprimand in respect of all charges. In accordance with EFL Regulations, the decision of the League Arbitration Panel is final. Following the conclusion of the proceedings, the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Hull City and Middlesbrough is confirmed as taking place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 May, kicking off at 3.30pm. #EFL

Saturday's Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Hull City and Middlesbrough will kick-off at 15:30. Should the outcome of the ongoing appeal process result in the Final being contested by Hull City and Southampton, the kick-off time for the fixture will remain at 16:30. #EFL

An Independent Disciplinary Commission has today expelled Southampton from the Sky Bet Championship Play-Offs after the Club admitted to multiple breaches of EFL Regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other Clubs’ training. In addition, the Club has received a four-point deduction that will be applied to the 2026/27 Championship table. The effect of today’s order is that Middlesbrough are reinstated into the 2026 Play-Offs and will proceed to the Play-Off Final against Hull City. The final remains scheduled for Saturday 23 May, with the kick-off time to be confirmed. 📘 efl.com/news/2026/may/…

EFL Statement: Championship and League One Clubs approve changes to Financial Control Rules. 🔗 efl.com/news/2026/may/… #EFL

EFL Statement: Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final 📘 efl.com/news/2026/may/…

EFL Statement: Southampton Football Club efl.com/news/2026/may/…

EFL Statement: Sheffield Wednesday under new ownership 📘 efl.com/news/2026/may/… #EFL

EFL Statement: West Bromwich Albion 📘 efl.com/news/2026/apri… #EFL

Following a recent consultation with Clubs, the League can confirm that there will be no introduction of further technology to support Match Officials in the @SkyBetChamp. The consultation found that a significant majority of Clubs in the division did not favour the introduction of a Football Video Support ‘challenge’ system. The use of Goal Line Technology – which has been in operation in the division since the 2017/18 season – will continue.

Following her appointment earlier today as a Non-Executive Director of the Independent Football Regulator, the League can confirm that Justine Roberts CBE has resigned from her role as a Non-Executive Director on the EFL Board. EFL Chair Rick Parry said: “On behalf of the Board and EFL Clubs, I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Justine for her contribution and support over the past three years and wish her every success in her new role.” 📘 efl.com/news/2026/febr… #EFL

Premier League Commission - Leicester City Football Club: efl.com/news/2026/febr…

EFL Statement: Swindon Town Football Club An Independent Disciplinary Commission has determined that Swindon Town Football Club is to be removed from this season’s Vertu Trophy competition for breaches of EFL Regulations and EFL Trophy Rules. Read more here: efl.com/news/2026/febr…

EFL Statement: Swindon Town Football Club 📘 efl.com/news/2026/janu… #EFL

#NEWMCI – 62’ Following an on-field review, the referee established that Haaland was in an offside position and disallowed the goal. Referee announcement: “After review, Manchester City number 9 is in an offside position and impacts on the ability of the defender. Final decision is offside.” #EFL | #CarabaoCup

Further to the update provided this evening by the Administrators of Sheffield Wednesday, the EFL wishes to clarify that matters in respect of the sale of the Club are ongoing and subject to meeting the strict requirements as set out in the EFL Regulations. The League only received formal written notification of the preferred bidder earlier this week and has subsequently been sent initial documentation in respect of the proposed sale. This information is being reviewed and has allowed the EFL to commence its due diligence. This, however, is only the start of the process and it is important that all those associated with the Club understand that the League is required to follow its comprehensive procedures, which will include seeking further detail from both the Administrators and preferred bidder. There is no set timescale for this to be concluded. In addition, it is also important to state that the EFL Regulations do not prohibit the identity of a preferred bidder being revealed. They do however prohibit parties from announcing that a deal has been concluded subject to EFL approval.