**Excitement Builds as 2025/26 EFL Pre-season Guide Hits the Stands**
Football fans across the country are counting down the days to the upcoming English Football League (EFL) season, and anticipation has reached new heights with the release of a comprehensive pre-season guide for the 2025/26 campaign. This bumper 64-page edition offers supporters a detailed look at what to expect in the Championship, League One, and League Two, ensuring readers are fully prepared for the thrills and drama that typify England’s lower leagues.
As the new season approaches, several clubs are attracting significant attention, not least due to their high-profile owners. Wrexham, backed by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, join Birmingham City—whose board now includes American football legend Tom Brady—in bringing a touch of celebrity glamour to the Championship. Their ownership groups have injected both financial resources and media excitement into their respective clubs, but the competition for promotion remains fierce, and their paths to the Premier League are far from guaranteed.
This year’s Championship promises to be a battleground. A crowded field of established clubs will be vying for promotion to the top flight, with newly-promoted teams eager to prove themselves against more seasoned opponents. The commercial success and international profile brought by star owners is balanced by the hunger and tradition of historical clubs, each desperate to secure a coveted spot in the Premier League.
League One will also be a division to keep a close eye on. Following relegations and dramatic promotions last season, clubs such as Barnsley, Blackpool, Bolton Wanderers, Cardiff City, Huddersfield Town, Luton Town, and Wigan Athletic all have their sights set on climbing back up the footballing pyramid. The division is shaping up to be fiercely competitive, with several teams boasting Premier League experience and others determined to recapture past glories. This competitive balance should translate into one of the most open and exciting seasons in recent memory.
Meanwhile, League Two welcomes back a famous old name, as Oldham Athletic returns to the EFL following success in the National League last term. Their promotion story has sparked optimism amongst long-suffering supporters, and there is a sense the club is finally turning the corner. Salford City, owned by the well-known ‘Class of ’92 including Gary Neville, will once again be pushing for promotion, as the club seeks to convert investment and ambition into on-field success.
The special pre-season guide profiles all 72 clubs across the three divisions, giving readers in-depth background, fixtures information, and a summary of key players to watch for the coming months. Expert predictions accompany each club’s profile, giving fans insights into who might rise and fall during this eagerly awaited campaign. For those who crave detailed analysis and fixtures to plan their weekends, the guide offers a one-stop resource for everything EFL-related.
Beyond team previews, the edition contains a full calendar of vital dates fans won’t want to miss—ensuring that supporters never miss a crucial match or transfer window deadline. The guide is pitched as an indispensable companion for both the seasoned EFL enthusiast and the more casual supporter looking for an edge in office conversations or fantasy leagues.
The story of this season is, fundamentally, about the blend of old and new: legacy clubs and ambitious newcomers compete in a league structure that continues to produce compelling stories and unexpected narratives. The mix of celebrity involvement and traditional football values adds further intrigue to what promises to be another unforgettable EFL season.
For fans eager to dive deeper and prepare for the coming months, the EFL pre-season guide is now available for purchase. Whether you are tracking the fate of newly promoted teams or keeping an eye on promotion hopefuls, it promises to be an invaluable resource as the drama of English football resumes once more.