Following their triumph in the previous season, Burnley clinched the Championship title and secured an immediate return to the Premier League.
The eagerly awaited English Football League fixtures for the 2023-24 season will be unveiled at 09:00 BST on Thursday. As soon as the schedule is announced, it will be accessible on the Sport News Center website and app.
Action in the new season kicks off on the weekend of 4-6 August, with relegated Premier League teams Leicester, Leeds, and Southampton among those taking part in Championship matches.
Additionally, Wrexham and Notts County will make their return to the EFL after earning promotion from the National League.
Furthermore, the draws for the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy will also be conducted on Thursday.
Typically, the team finishing 18th in the previous Premier League season, in this case, Leicester, would receive a bye into the second round of the Carabao Cup.
However, due to West Ham’s triumph in the Europa Conference League, which ensures eight English sides will compete in Europe next season, the Foxes will enter the competition from the beginning.
The draw for the Carabao Cup will take place at 14:30 BST, with the draw numbers already confirmed.
Regarding the EFL Trophy, teams from League One and League Two already know two of their three group-stage opponents. These pairings were announced on Wednesday, while the 16 invited under-21 sides will be added to the groups at 11:30 BST on Thursday.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about EFL 2023-24 fixtures
When will the EFL 2023-24 fixtures be released?
The EFL 2023-24 fixtures will be released at 09:00 BST on Thursday.
Which team won the Championship title last season?
Burnley won the Championship title last season and secured an instant return to the Premier League.
Where can I find the EFL 2023-24 fixtures?
The EFL 2023-24 fixtures will be available on the Sport News Center website and app as soon as they are announced.
When does the 2023-24 season start?
The 2023-24 season starts on the weekend of 4-6 August.
Which teams are participating in Championship action after being relegated from the Premier League?
Leicester, Leeds, and Southampton are among the teams participating in Championship action after being relegated from the Premier League.
Which teams are returning to the EFL after National League promotion?
Wrexham and Notts County are returning to the EFL after earning promotion from the National League.
When will the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy draws take place?
The Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy draws will be completed on Thursday.
Will Leicester receive a bye into the Carabao Cup second round?
No, due to West Ham’s Europa Conference League triumph, which guarantees eight English sides in Europe next season, Leicester will join the Carabao Cup from the start.
When will the draw for the Carabao Cup take place?
The draw for the Carabao Cup will take place at 14:30 BST.
When will the invited under-21 sides be added to the EFL Trophy groups?
The 16 invited under-21 sides will be added to the EFL Trophy groups at 11:30 BST on Thursday.
More about EFL 2023-24 fixtures
- Sport News Center – Official website for accessing the EFL 2023-24 fixtures.
- Carabao Cup – Official website for information about the Carabao Cup.
- EFL Trophy – Official website for details about the EFL Trophy.
- Premier League – Official website for updates and information about the Premier League.
