Africans to watch in ESPN broadcast games as league football returns
We name 15 African players who are shaping up to enjoy a big campaign in league competitions broadcast by ESPN in Africa.
EFL rejects Prem's offer of a £50m COVID bailout
The English Football League has rejected a £50 million ($65 million) COVID-19 bail-out offer from the top flight, the EFL said on Thursday.
Government assures 'no EFL clubs will be allowed to go bust' (2:21)
EFL chairman backs Project Big Picture changes (1:37)
Sources: Utd, Liverpool back huge Prem overhaul
Manchester United and Liverpool are backing a radical plan led by the EFL to overhaul English football, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
English football on the brink: Premier League weathering storm of no fans, but lower leagues are in trouble
The coronavirus pandemic has hurt English football in 2020, but the longer fans are unable to attend matches, the worse it could get for all clubs.
Ogden: Clubs could be extinct by Christmas (2:17)
Anti-COVID spray stalls team's bus on way to win
Oxford United had to get taxis or use their own cars to get to their match after their team bus was brought to a halt by an anti-COVID-19 spray.
Klopp: PL clubs should help cash-strapped sides
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Premier League clubs should offer help to those lower down the football pyramid who are struggling.
Rosenior: Eliminate 'I told you so' stigma with Black managers (1:46)
EFL gets gov't OK for fans in stands at pilot events
The English Football League said on Tuesday it has received government approval to stage pilot events where up to 1,000 fans can attend matches.
Ipswich open their season with hard-fought 2-0 win vs. Wigan (0:44)
Akinfenwa among Nigerians picking up silverware across Europe (2:00)
Liverpool invite Akinfenwa to title parade after incredible postmatch interview
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp answered Adebayo Akinfenwa's call to congratulate the veteran striker on Wycombe's promotion to the Championship.
Wycombe to Championship for first time in history (1:39)
Wycombe hold off Fleetwood to reach playoff final (1:01)
Oxford going to Wembley after beating Portsmouth on penalties (0:38)
Joey Barton's Fleetwood thumped in League One playoff (2:24)
Oxford force draw vs. Portsmouth in semifinal first leg (1:00)
Will the Premier League let EFL clubs go out of business? (0:52)
New plan seeks more minority coaches in England
English football launched a placement program on Monday to assist players from ethnic minority backgrounds moving into coaching.
Sources: League 1, 2 clubs to vote to end season
Clubs in the EFL League 1 and League 2 will vote to decide whether to cancel the 2019-20 season on Friday.
Sources: Championship to return before Prem
Football in England could return as early as June 6, with the EFL close to finalising the restart of the Championship, sources have told ESPN.
English football faces grim future: Coronavirus impact on lower leagues
"We run the real risk of losing many famous football clubs." The coronavirus pandemic might fundamentally change English football's lower leagues.
Could EFL teams really boycott games if the leagues return? (2:15)
L1 Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull City | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 18 |
| Ipswich Town | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 16 |
| Lincoln City | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 16 |
| Peterborough United | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 15 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
| Accrington Stanley | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 12 |
| Portsmouth | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 11 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| Bristol Rovers | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 11 |
| Charlton Athletic | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| AFC Wimbledon | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Fleetwood Town | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Northampton Town | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 7 |
| Shrewsbury Town | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Swindon Town | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -4 | 6 |
| Oxford United | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| Wigan Athletic | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
| Milton Keynes Dons | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 5 |
| Blackpool | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 4 |
| Burton Albion | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |