2026/2027 EFL season preview

The new EFL season is back with nine months of drama to come across the Championship, League One and League Two. Aaron Paul is joined by Andy Woodman, Luke Chambers and Lyle Taylor to preview all three divisions on our new 72+ feed, looking at promotion contenders, relegated giants and, dark horses. West Ham and Wolves return to the second tier, Southampton and Middlesbrough all have their eyes on promotion.
Bromley manager Andy Woodman discusses the club's historic first season in the third tier, while Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday look to bounce back after relegation.
Salford City manager Peter Cklamovski joins us to discuss his journey from Australia and Asia to English football, working with Ange Postecoglou and the pressure of taking charge of one of the division's promotion favourites.
And don't forget to join the official 72+ EFL Fantasy League using the code 72EFLPOD.
TIME CODES
00:00 Intro
02:10 Championship preview
03:05 West Ham
09:40 Wolves
13:50 Burnley
17:30 Southampton
22:40 Middlesbrough
25:40 Championship dark horses
31:30 League One and Bromley
36:10 PFA open legal proceedings over the EFL
37:10 Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United
39:40 Salford City boss Peter Cklamovski
46:30 York City
5Live commentaries this week:
Wednesday 12th August: PSG v Aston Villa
Sunday 16th August: Manchester City v Arsenal