EFL

American

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EFL British

abbreviation

English as a Foreign Language

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The dream of a first ever promotion to the EFL is the priority.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

His total minutes for the campaign so far stand at an underwhelming 172, with 125 of those coming in the victories over Luton Town and Leeds United in the earlier rounds of the EFL Cup.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

United have a clear midweek coming up following their EFL Cup defeat by Brighton, who came back from two down to win at Old Trafford last month.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Slovenia forward, a £74m signing from RB Leipzig in August 2025, suffered a recurrence of the shin injury that curtailed his 2025-26 season in last month's EFL Cup defeat by Brighton.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

So it came that lead singer Eddie Keogh took up the offer on Tuesday night, as first reported by Irish sports site Balls.ie, external, and attended the club's 4-1 EFL Trophy victory over Bristol Rovers.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

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