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EFL

American

English as a foreign language: the study of English by nonnative speakers living in a non-English-speaking environment.

EFL British

abbreviation

English as a Foreign Language

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The EFL has informed the preferred bidder for Sheffield Wednesday that the club will start next season in League One with a 15-point penalty.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite being charged by the Premier League, the EFL took on the case following their relegation last year and they were found guilty of breaking PSR rules in the English Football League.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Upson feels this EFL Cup final falls into the "too close to call" category - but believes one factor makes him just favour Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The EFL Cup does not carry the same lustre as the Champions League or Premier League, but Guardiola did not care about that as he basked in his latest success.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The Reynolds-Mac commentary was offered as an alternative to Sky Sports' regular commentary, but that has not stopped Gorringe hitting out at the coverage and pledging to raise his concerns with the EFL.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

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