League One 2026/2027

[jayfox26]

20 hours ago, mohammedsaqib said:

It’s been cagey, but both Stevenage and Stockport are beating us next year on this showing 

I wouldn't fancy us against Stockport but Stevenage are a terrible side. My step dad is a sth at Wigan and he said they are by far the worst team they played this season. 

[County Fox]

Salford fans currently singing “We’re going to Leicester, you’re going to…….” 
 

we are going to have some proper glamour fixtures next season!! We need to rework our old chant ‘Wednesday nights, under the lights’!! 

[RonnieTodger]

Wonder if Forest will open their ground for us to drink in before Notts County away?

[Sly]

https://www.efl.com/news/2026/april/10/efl-fixture-release-day-confirmed-for-2026-27-season/
 

Fixtures confirmed on Tuesday 25th June at 12:00.

 

The Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy draws are to take place on fixture release day, with full details to be confirmed.

 

Key dates for the 2026/27 season

Carabao Cup - Round One: 7–9 August 2026

 

Sky Bet EFL - Opening weekend: 14–16 August 2026

 

Vertu Trophy - Commencing 21 September 2026

 

By 2 July 2026, selections will be announced in respect of all live broadcast matches to be played before the end of September 2026.

 

By 31 July 2026 selections will be confirmed in respect of all live broadcast matches to be played up to, and including, the weekend of 8-11 January 2027.

 

By 6 November 2026, selections shall be announced in respect of all matches to be played up to, and including, the midweek of 2-3 March 2027.

[Sly]

On 09/05/2026 at 17:33, Muzzy_no7 said:

What’s the betting that in 4 weeks time we are in exactly the same position?

 

Rowett still lingering with no announcement.

 

No solid rumours about exits or arrivals.

 

No solid rumours about a new manager and coaching staff.

 

Andy Hughes and Sadler still stinking the place out.

 

Rudkin faffing and Bottom playing Polo while pretending to be a good businessman.

I think the entire club will stagnate now until early July.

 

Crazy when you consider the transfer window opens on the 15th June, which is just over a month away. 
 

Looking at our previous Summer Manager appointments under King Power, no real pattern. If anything, Maresca and Cooper were done at a time to aid the squad prepare for pre season. 

 

Sousa - 7th July

Ranieri - 13th July

Maresca - 16th June

Cooper - 20th June

Cifuentes - 15th July

 

 

[LCFCJohn]

35 minutes ago, Sly said:

I think the entire club will stagnate now until early July.

 

Crazy when you consider the transfer window opens on the 15th June, which is just over a month away. 
 

Looking at our previous Summer Manager appointments under King Power, no real pattern. If anything, Maresca and Cooper were done at a time to aid the squad prepare for pre season. 

 

Sousa - 7th July

Ranieri - 13th July

Maresca - 16th June

Cooper - 20th June

Cifuentes - 15th July

 

 

Worth noting that Ranieri being later was different as we didn’t go into that summer knowing a change was coming, until circumstances post season caused it. Similar with Cooper replacing Maresca.

 

What it shows is just how bad last summer was. The fact it took the about 3 months from when we were officially down to getting a manager…no other club is so incompetent. It’s no wonder we are prepared for more of the same this time!

[Jon the Hat]

38 minutes ago, Sly said:

I think the entire club will stagnate now until early July.

 

Crazy when you consider the transfer window opens on the 15th June, which is just over a month away. 
 

Looking at our previous Summer Manager appointments under King Power, no real pattern. If anything, Maresca and Cooper were done at a time to aid the squad prepare for pre season. 

 

Sousa - 7th July

Ranieri - 13th July

Maresca - 16th June

Cooper - 20th June

Cifuentes - 15th July

If they are not working their arses off to sell players, settle contracts and reduce costs they should be fired.  It takes time to hire a new manager, but that doesn't mean nothing needs to happen in the meantime.

[Fox92]

On 10/05/2026 at 15:47, County Fox said:

Salford fans currently singing “We’re going to Leicester, you’re going to…….” 
 

we are going to have some proper glamour fixtures next season!! We need to rework our old chant ‘Wednesday nights, under the lights’!! 

Course we are. Recent top flight winners and FA Cup winners plus only played in the third tier once before so a lot of fans, like Salford, won't have been to our place. Wasn't so bad last time because Leeds were in the division with us but we will be the biggest club in the league next season.

[TheLittleBigMan]

12 hours ago, Fox92 said:

Course we are. Recent top flight winners and FA Cup winners plus only played in the third tier once before so a lot of fans, like Salford, won't have been to our place. Wasn't so bad last time because Leeds were in the division with us but we will be the Shittest club in the league next season.

Fixed.

[Corky]

16 hours ago, Sly said:

https://www.efl.com/news/2026/april/10/efl-fixture-release-day-confirmed-for-2026-27-season/
 

Fixtures confirmed on Tuesday 25th June at 12:00.

 

The Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy draws are to take place on fixture release day, with full details to be confirmed.

 

Key dates for the 2026/27 season

Carabao Cup - Round One: 7–9 August 2026

 

Sky Bet EFL - Opening weekend: 14–16 August 2026

 

Vertu Trophy - Commencing 21 September 2026

 

By 2 July 2026, selections will be announced in respect of all live broadcast matches to be played before the end of September 2026.

 

By 31 July 2026 selections will be confirmed in respect of all live broadcast matches to be played up to, and including, the weekend of 8-11 January 2027.

 

By 6 November 2026, selections shall be announced in respect of all matches to be played up to, and including, the midweek of 2-3 March 2027.

Think a lot of our away matches will be 12.30pm.

[Foxin_Mad]

12:30 kick offs are the absolute pits. Tv companies should have to pay the fans for each time a game is moved. 

[Corky]

So, first time league games against AFC Wmbledon, Bromley, Burton, Stevenage and Wycombe? With possibly Salford to come. Not sure about Chesterfield or Mansfield, maybe in the early Football League seasons?

[Super_horns]

1 hour ago, Foxin_Mad said:

12:30 kick offs are the absolute pits. Tv companies should have to pay the fans for each time a game is moved. 

And how many people actually watch all

these games ?

 

Clash with a PL game usually which the pubs show and well even at home you can only watch one at a time generally.

 

Presumably Sky and the EFL don’t care as the money is already paid up from the tv deal and subscribers.

Edited 13 May by Super_horns

[Foxin_Mad]

10 hours ago, Super_horns said:

And how many people actually watch all

these games ?

 

Clash with a PL game usually which the pubs show and well even at home you can only watch one at a time generally.

 

Presumably Sky and the EFL don’t care as the money is already paid up from the tv deal and subscribers.

Thing is in league 1 it’s like 2 million quid a year tv deal so it’s not even worth it. For Leicester I’d say we lose more when a kick off is changed. 
 

I can imagine anyone is interested in most EFL games especially below the championship 

[Gamble92]

12 hours ago, Foxin_Mad said:

12:30 kick offs are the absolute pits. Tv companies should have to pay the fans for each time a game is moved. 

Go out Friday night, stay in strip club and casinos. Walk into Spoons. Match ready by 12.30. What's the issue?

[MC Prussian]

Bradford away. Juicy.

[Wsl]

34 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

Bradford away. Juicy.

And don't forget the opportunity for a cup run in the Vertu Trophy!

[st albans fox]

On 10/05/2026 at 15:47, County Fox said:

Salford fans currently singing “We’re going to Leicester, you’re going to…….” 
 

we are going to have some proper glamour fixtures next season!! We need to rework our old chant ‘Wednesday nights, under the lights’!! 

We’re going to be every team’s cup final 

 

[Dan]

Stevenage and Bradford are the only two new grounds for me in League One. Potentially a third if Salford win the play-offs. A very rare instance of 2025/26 not pissing me off.

[Sly]

I goes without saying, that we desperately need to get out at the first attempt. 

[teblin]

2 hours ago, Sly said:

I goes without saying, that we desperately need to get out at the first attempt. 

You have to be specific with statements like this. The people in charge might take us the wrong way out again.

[Fox92]

10 hours ago, MC Prussian said:

Bradford away. Juicy.

I've never been Valley Parade so actually looking forward to this.

 

For the past decade or so I've been wishing for them in the Cup every season but now it's a league fixture, thanks to King Power for that 

[Sol thewall Bamba]

Anything other than a league and paint trophy double would be an abject failure.

[AKCJ]

1 minute ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Anything other than a league and paint trophy double would be an abject failure.

Best I can offer is 15th place and a 4th round away defeat to Walsall.

[County Fox]

10 hours ago, MC Prussian said:

Bradford away. Juicy.

It is supposed to be a really good away trip, although I have never been. Looks like they allocate up to 1800