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EFL (English Football League) company profile

The world's original league football competition

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Company overview

About EFL (English Football League)

Formed in 1888, the EFL is the world's original league football competition. We provide a national membership organisation for Clubs and also manage three main competitions - the Sky Bet EFL, the Carabao Cup and the Papa John’s Trophy - while administering reserve team and youth football for our member Clubs. We encourage all parts of the community to enjoy league football through community inclusion programmes and generate the commercial revenue that sustains and fuels football's growth.

Purpose

Mission and direction

The English Football League (EFL) aims to be the cornerstone of professional football in Europe, fostering community inclusion through competitive and popular football competitions while maintaining a strong commercial revenue stream.

How they work

Company values

  • Community
  • Competitive
  • Inclusion
  • Excellence