2026–27 in English football
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The 2026–27 season is the 147th competitive association football season in England.
Season2026–27
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Men's football | |
| Community Shield | Arsenal |
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National teams
England men's national football team
Results and fixtures
Friendlies
2026–27 UEFA Nations League
Group 3
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |  |
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|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | Advance to quarter-finals | — | 29 Sep | 15 Nov | 3 Oct | |
| 2 | Croatia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 6 Oct | — | 3 Oct | 15 Nov | ||
| 3 | England |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 0 | Possible qualification for relegation play-offs | 2–3 | 12 Nov | — | 6 Oct | |
| 4 | Czech Republic |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | Qualification for relegation play-offs or relegation to League B | 12 Nov | 1–2 | 29 Sep | — |
| 29 September 2026 | Czech Republic | v | England | Prague, Czech Republic |
| 20:45 UTC+2 | Report | Stadium: Fortuna Arena |
| 6 October 2026 | England | v | Czech Republic | London, England |
| 19:45 UTC+1 | Report | Stadium: Wembley Stadium |
England women's national football team
Results and fixtures
Friendlies
2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA play-offs
U–20
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Group B
- Team conduct score: England −2, Canada −5.
Knockout stage
| 17 September 2026 R16 | England | 0–3 |  Nigeria | Bielsko-Biała, Poland |
| 15:00 | Report |
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Stadium: Stadion Miejski Bielsko-Biała Attendance: 615 Referee: Myriam Marcotte (Canada) |
UEFA competitions
UEFA Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain  | 2–1 | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
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Report[1] |
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UEFA Champions League
League phase
Arsenal
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Liverpool |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 13 | Real Madrid |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 15 | Arsenal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 16 |  AEK Athens |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 17 |  Roma |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (unseeded) |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[3]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 0–1 | Arsenal |
| Arsenal | 13 Oct | Lille |
Bayern Munich  | 21 Oct | Arsenal |
| Slavia Prague | 4 Nov | Arsenal |
| Arsenal | 24 Nov | Borussia Dortmund |
| Arsenal | 9 Dec | Real Madrid |
| Real Betis | 20 Jan | Arsenal |
| Arsenal | 27 Jan |  Sabah |
Aston Villa
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | Advance to round of 16 (seeded) |
| 8 | Manchester City |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 9 | Aston Villa |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 9 | Lens |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | |
| 9 | Real Betis |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[4]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
Club Brugge  | 2–3 | Aston Villa |
| Aston Villa | 14 Oct |  Fenerbahçe |
| Aston Villa | 21 Oct |  Viking |
| Barcelona | 3 Nov | Aston Villa |
| Galatasaray | 24 Nov | Aston Villa |
| Aston Villa | 8 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Aston Villa | 19 Jan | Borussia Dortmund |
| Slavia Prague | 27 Jan | Aston Villa |
Liverpool
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Real Betis |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 12 | Borussia Dortmund |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | |
| 13 | Liverpool |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 13 | Real Madrid |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 15 | Arsenal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[5]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 2–1 | Atlético Madrid |
LASK  | 14 Oct | Liverpool |
| Liverpool | 20 Oct | Villarreal |
| Fenerbahçe | 4 Nov | Liverpool |
| Club Brugge | 25 Nov | Liverpool |
| Liverpool | 9 Dec |  Porto |
| Inter Milan | 19 Jan | Liverpool |
| Liverpool | 27 Jan | Lens |
Manchester City
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sporting CP |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | Advance to round of 16 (seeded) |
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | |
| 8 | Manchester City |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 9 | Aston Villa |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 9 | Lens |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[6]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 0–2 | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 14 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Manchester City | 20 Oct | AEK Athens |
| RB Leipzig | 4 Nov | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 24 Nov | Napoli |
| Barcelona | 8 Dec | Manchester City |
| Lens | 20 Jan | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 27 Jan | Sporting CP |
Manchester United
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bayern Munich |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 3 | Advance to round of 16 (seeded) |
| 3 | Barcelona |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Manchester United |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | |
| 5 | Como |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 6 | Sporting CP |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[7]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 4–0 | Sabah |
| Atlético Madrid | 13 Oct | Manchester United |
| Como | 21 Oct | Manchester United |
| Manchester United | 3 Nov | Roma |
| Sporting CP | 25 Nov | Manchester United |
| Manchester United | 8 Dec | RB Leipzig |
| Manchester United | 20 Jan | Bayern Munich |
| Villarreal | 27 Jan | Manchester United |
UEFA Europa League
League phase
Bournemouth
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bayer Leverkusen |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Advance to round of 16 (seeded) |
| 8 | OFI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 10 | Bournemouth |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 10 | Lyon |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 10 | Torreense |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 September 2026. Source: UEFA[8]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | 1–2 | Bournemouth |
| Bournemouth | 15 Oct | Sturm Graz |
| Bournemouth | 22 Oct | Milan |
| Sparta Prague | 5 Nov | Bournemouth |
| Celta Vigo | 26 Nov | Bournemouth |
| Bournemouth | 10 Dec | Viktoria Plzeň |
| Lillestrøm | 21 Jan | Bournemouth |
| Bournemouth | 28 Jan |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
Crystal Palace
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 3 | Advance to round of 16 (seeded) |
| 2 | Crystal Palace |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | |
| 3 | Sparta Prague |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 4 | Beşiktaş |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 5 | Union Saint-Gilloise |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 September 2026. Source: UEFA[9]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 4–0 |  Lech Poznań |
| Lyon | 15 Oct | Crystal Palace |
| Beşiktaş | 22 Oct | Crystal Palace |
| Crystal Palace | 5 Nov | TSG Hoffenheim |
| Crystal Palace | 26 Nov | Real Sociedad |
| Jagiellonia Białystok | 10 Dec | Crystal Palace |
| Crystal Palace | 21 Jan | Sparta Prague |
| Red Bull Salzburg | 28 Jan | Crystal Palace |
Sunderland
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Red Bull Salzburg |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 15 |  Omonia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 15 | Sunderland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 17 | Dinamo Zagreb |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (unseeded) |
| 17 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 September 2026. Source: UEFA[10]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 1–0 |  AZ |
| Torreense | 15 Oct | Sunderland |
| Lech Poznań | 22 Oct | Sunderland |
| Sunderland | 5 Nov | Dinamo Zagreb |
| Sunderland | 26 Nov | Jagiellonia Białystok |
| Milan | 10 Dec | Sunderland |
| Anderlecht | 21 Jan | Sunderland |
| Sunderland | 28 Jan |  Levski Sofia |
UEFA Conference League
Qualifying round
Play-off round
| Team 1 | Agg. Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tromsø | 0–4 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0–0 | 0–4 |
League phase
Brighton & Hove Albion
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braga |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to round of 16 (seeded) |
| 1 | Brann |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 |  Copenhagen |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | CSKA Sofia |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
First match(es) will be played: 15 October 2026. Source: UEFA[11]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 15 Oct |  Kauno Žalgiris |
| Jablonec | 22 Oct | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Getafe | 5 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 Nov |  Universitatea Craiova |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 10 Dec | Monaco |
| Panathinaikos | 17 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion |
UEFA Women's Champions League
Qualifying rounds
Third qualifying round
| Team 1 | Agg. Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 6–2 | Real Sociedad | 5–2 | 1–0 |
League stage
Arsenal
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Barcelona |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 | Advance to the quarter-finals (seeded) |
| 3 | Benfica |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Arsenal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Chelsea |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Advance to the knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 4 | Inter Milan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 September 2026. Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Chelsea
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Benfica |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | Advance to the quarter-finals (seeded) |
| 4 | Arsenal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Chelsea |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Advance to the knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 4 | Inter Milan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Manchester City |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 September 2026. Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 23 Sep | Austria Wien |
| OL Lyonnes | 30 Sep | Chelsea |
| Chelsea | 28 Oct | Roma |
BK Häcken  | 10 Nov | Chelsea |
| Chelsea | 18 Nov | Paris Saint-Germain |
| OH Leuven | 16 Dec | Chelsea |
Manchester City
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chelsea |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Advance to the knockout phase play-offs (seeded) |
| 4 | Inter Milan |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Manchester City |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | Bayern Munich |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 | Paris Saint-Germain |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Advance to the knockout phase play-offs (unseeded) |
Updated to match(es) played on 23 September 2026. Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 22 Sep | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 1 Oct | Real Madrid |
| Manchester City | 29 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Inter Milan | 10 Nov | Manchester City |
| BK Häcken | 18 Nov | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 16 Dec | Austria Wien |
UEFA Youth League
UEFA Champions League Path
Arsenal
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Porto |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase |
| 9 | Villarreal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | |
| 10 | Arsenal |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 11 | Feyenoord |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 12 | Slavia Prague |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[12]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Napoli | 1–2 | Arsenal |
| Arsenal | 13 Oct | Lille |
| Bayern Munich | 21 Oct | Arsenal |
| Slavia Prague | 4 Nov | Arsenal |
| Arsenal | 24 Nov | Borussia Dortmund |
| Arsenal | 9 Dec | Real Madrid |
Aston Villa
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Barcelona |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 |
| 28 |  Shakhtar Donetsk |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
| 29 | Aston Villa |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 0 |
| 30 | Fenerbahçe |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0 |
| 31 | Manchester City |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[12]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Club Brugge | 5–3 | Aston Villa |
| Aston Villa | 14 Oct | Fenerbahçe |
| Aston Villa | 21 Oct | Viking |
| Barcelona | 3 Nov | Aston Villa |
| Galatasaray | 24 Nov | Aston Villa |
| Aston Villa | 8 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain |
Liverpool
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Atlético Madrid |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Advance to knockout phase |
| 15 | Galatasaray |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | Liverpool |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 | Sporting CP |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 18 | RB Leipzig |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[12]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 2–2 | Atlético Madrid |
| LASK | 14 Oct | Liverpool |
| Liverpool | 20 Oct | Villarreal |
| Fenerbahçe | 4 Nov | Liverpool |
| Club Brugge | 25 Nov | Liverpool |
| Liverpool | 9 Dec | Porto |
Manchester City
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Aston Villa |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 0 |
| 30 | Fenerbahçe |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 0 |
| 31 | Manchester City |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 |
| 32 | Inter Milan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
| 33 | Bodø/Glimt |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[12]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Porto | 3–1 | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 14 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Manchester City | 20 Oct | AEK Athens |
| RB Leipzig | 4 Nov | Manchester City |
| Manchester City | 24 Nov | Napoli |
| Barcelona | 8 Dec | Manchester City |
Manchester United
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 3 | Advance to knockout phase |
| 2 | Paris Saint-Germain |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 3 | |
| 3 | Manchester United |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 3 | |
| 4 | VfB Stuttgart |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 3 | |
| 5 | Real Madrid |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 10 September 2026. Source: UEFA[12]
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
Rules for classification: League phase tiebreakers
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 5–0 | Sabah |
| Atlético Madrid | 13 Oct | Manchester United |
| Como | 21 Oct | Manchester United |
| Manchester United | 3 Nov | Roma |
| Sporting CP | 25 Nov | Manchester United |
| Manchester United | 8 Dec | RB Leipzig |
Domestic Champions Path
Second round
League competitions (Men's)
| League Division | Promoted to league  |
Relegated from league  |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | ||
| Championship | ||
| League One | ||
| League Two | ||
| National League |
Premier League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 15 | Qualification for the Champions League league phase |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 12 | |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | +11 | 10 | |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 9 | |
| 5 | Leeds United | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 9 | Qualification for the Europa League league phase[a] |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 9 | |
| 7 | Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 | |
| 8 | Hull City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 8 | |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | |
| 10 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 12 | −2 | 7 | |
| 11 | Ipswich Town | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 6 | |
| 12 | Manchester United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 5 | |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 4 | |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | −5 | 4 | |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 4 | |
| 17 | Bournemouth | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 3 | |
| 18 | Coventry City | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | −9 | 3 | Relegation to EFL Championship |
| 19 | Fulham | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 2 | |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 September 2026. Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3 following the completion of the competition, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied between such teams – 4.1) Head-to-head points; 4.2) Head-to-head away goals; 4.3) Play-off at a neutral site.[13]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3 following the completion of the competition, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied between such teams – 4.1) Head-to-head points; 4.2) Head-to-head away goals; 4.3) Play-off at a neutral site.[13]
Notes:
- The winners of the 2026–27 FA Cup and the 5th-placed team both qualify for the Europa League. If the FA Cup winners finish in the top five, the 6th-placed team will qualify. If England are one of the two associations with the highest UEFA coefficient points, 5th place will qualify for the Champions League and the other qualifying spots will move down one position.
Championship
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 17 | Promotion to the Premier League |
| 2 | West Ham United | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 15 | |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 15 | Qualification for Championship play-off semi-finals |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | +5 | 14 | |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 14 | Qualification for Championship play-off quarter-finals |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 13 | |
| 7 | Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 13 | |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 13 | |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 12 | |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 11 | |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 11 | |
| 12 | Lincoln City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 11 | |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | +9 | 10[a] | |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 10 | |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 10 | |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | |
| 17 | Norwich City | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 9 | |
| 18 | Sheffield United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 9 | |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 8 | |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | −3 | 8 | |
| 21 | Cardiff City | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | −2 | 7 | |
| 22 | Derby County | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | −7 | 5 | Relegation to EFL League One |
| 23 | Preston North End | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 4 | |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | −8 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 20 September 2026. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[15]
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[15]
Notes:
- Southampton were deducted four points due to multiple breaches of EFL regulations related to the unauthorised filming of other clubs' training.[14]
League One
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 15 | Promotion to EFL Championship |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 14 | |
| 3 | Stockport County | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 13 | Qualification for League One play-offs |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 13 | |
| 5 | Cambridge United | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 13 | |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | +5 | 12 | |
| 7 | Burton Albion | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 12 | |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 12 | |
| 9 | Reading | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 11 | |
| 10 | Oxford United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 11 | |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 10 | |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 16 | −3 | 10 | |
| 13 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 9 | |
| 14 | Leicester City | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 9 | |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 8 | |
| 16 | Luton Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 14 | −2 | 8 | |
| 17 | Mansfield Town | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | −3 | 8 | |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | −5 | 8 | |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 18 | −10 | 8 | |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 7 | |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 9 | −1 | 6 | Relegation to EFL League Two |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 10 | −2 | 6 | |
| 23 | Peterborough United | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | −9 | 5 | |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12 | −7 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[16]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[16]
League Two
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | +7 | 15 | Promotion to EFL League One |
| 2 | Cheltenham Town | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | +4 | 15 | |
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | +2 | 15 | |
| 4 | York City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 14 | Qualification for League Two play-offs |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | +6 | 14 | |
| 6 | Grimsby Town | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 13 | |
| 7 | Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | +2 | 13 | |
| 8 | Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 12 | |
| 9 | Crewe Alexandra | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 12 | |
| 10 | Tranmere Rovers | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 11 | |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | +1 | 11 | |
| 12 | Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | −3 | 11 | |
| 13 | Rotherham United | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | |
| 14 | Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | |
| 15 | Colchester United | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | −2 | 10 | |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 10 | |
| 17 | Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | |
| 18 | Shrewsbury Town | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | −6 | 8 | |
| 19 | Accrington Stanley | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | −3 | 7 | |
| 20 | Oldham Athletic | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | −4 | 7 | |
| 21 | Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 6 | |
| 22 | Northampton Town | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 6 | |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 5 | Relegation to National League |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | −7 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[17]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[17]
National League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boreham Wood | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 11 | +15 | 26 | Promotion to EFL League Two |
| 2 | Southend United | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 16 | +9 | 20 | Qualification for National League play-off semi-finals |
| 3 | AFC Fylde | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 13 | +8 | 20 | |
| 4 | Harrogate Town | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 17 | +7 | 19 | Qualification for the National League play-off quarter-finals |
| 5 | Aldershot Town | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 8 | +7 | 18 | |
| 6 | Yeovil Town | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 18 | |
| 7 | Kidderminster Harriers | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 8 | +5 | 18 | |
| 8 | Altrincham | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 18 | |
| 9 | Worthing | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 17 | |
| 10 | Sutton United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 17 | |
| 11 | Hornchurch | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 15 | −4 | 15 | |
| 12 | Forest Green Rovers | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 14 | |
| 13 | Eastleigh | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | −2 | 14 | |
| 14 | FC Halifax Town | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | +2 | 13 | |
| 15 | Barrow | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 12 | |
| 15 | Woking | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | +1 | 12 | |
| 17 | Wealdstone | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 11 | |
| 18 | Boston United | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 11 | |
| 19 | Carlisle United | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 19 | −1 | 10 | |
| 20 | Scunthorpe United | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 16 | −1 | 10 | |
| 21 | Hartlepool United | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 9 | Relegation to National League North/National League South |
| 22 | Tamworth | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 28 | −11 | 8 | |
| 23 | Solihull Moors | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 26 | −17 | 4 | |
| 24 | Gateshead | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 24 | −18 | 4 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: National League official site
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results
North
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereford | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 5 | +17 | 23 | Promotion to National League |
| 2 | Macclesfield | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 21 | Qualification for the National League North play-off semi-finals |
| 3 | Oxford City | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 7 | +11 | 20 | |
| 4 | South Shields | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 20 | Qualification for the National League North play-off quarter-finals |
| 5 | Hebburn Town | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 18 | |
| 6 | Spalding United | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 8 | +6 | 17 | |
| 7 | Chester | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 9 | +4 | 17 | |
| 8 | King's Lynn Town | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 16 | |
| 9 | Buxton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 16 | |
| 10 | Bedford Town | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 16 | |
| 11 | Morecambe | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 9 | +5 | 14 | |
| 12 | Chorley | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 14 | |
| 13 | Merthyr Town | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 13 | |
| 14 | Scarborough Athletic | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 12 | +3 | 12 | |
| 15 | Hednesford Town | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 12 | |
| 16 | Marine | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| 17 | Harborough Town | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | −2 | 12 | |
| 18 | Worksop Town | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 | −6 | 12 | |
| 19 | Southport | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 20 | −7 | 9 | |
| 20 | AFC Telford United | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 9 | |
| 21 | Brackley Town | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | −9 | 9 | Relegation to the Northern Premier League/Southern Football League |
| 22 | Darlington | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 7 | |
| 23 | Spennymoor Town | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 21 | −10 | 7 | |
| 24 | Radcliffe | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 20 | −11 | 6 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: National League official site
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results
South
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maidstone United | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 11 | +7 | 19 | Promotion to National League |
| 2 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | +3 | 19 | Qualification for the National League South play-off semi-finals |
| 3 | Salisbury | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 7 | +11 | 18 | |
| 4 | Billericay Town | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 14 | +7 | 18 | Qualification for the National League South play-off quarter-finals |
| 5 | Weston-super-Mare | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 10 | +8 | 17 | |
| 6 | Truro City | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 17 | |
| 7 | Dover Athletic | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 17 | |
| 8 | Dorking Wanderers | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 16 | |
| 9 | Farnham Town | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | +2 | 16 | |
| 10 | Tonbridge Angels | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 11 | +8 | 14 | |
| 11 | Maidenhead United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | +1 | 13 | |
| 12 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 13 | |
| 13 | Torquay United | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 13 | |
| 14 | Folkestone Invicta | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 12 | |
| 15 | Chelmsford City | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 11 | |
| 16 | Horsham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 11 | |
| 17 | Farnborough | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | −5 | 11 | |
| 18 | Chesham United | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 10 | |
| 19 | Braintree Town | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 10 | |
| 20 | AFC Totton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 15 | −7 | 10 | |
| 21 | Ebbsfleet United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 8 | Relegation to the Southern Football League/Isthmian League |
| 22 | Hampton & Richmond Borough | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 24 | −13 | 8 | |
| 23 | Slough Town | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 23 | −14 | 3 | |
| 24 | Walton & Hersham | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 26 | −20 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: National League official site
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Number of matches won; 5) Head-to-head results
Cup competitions (Men's)
FA Cup
Final
EFL Cup
Final
EFL Trophy
Final
FA Trophy
Final
FA Vase
Final
Community Shield
League competitions (Women's)
| League | Promoted to league |
Relegated from league |
|---|---|---|
| Super League | ||
| Super League 2 | ||
| National League Premier Division |
Women's Super League
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | +8 | 12 | Qualification for the Champions League league phase |
| 2 | London City Lionesses | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 9 | |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 | 7 | Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 7 | |
| 5 | Everton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| 6 | Arsenal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | |
| 7 | Liverpool | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 4 | |
| 8 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 4 | |
| 9 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 3 | |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 | |
| 11 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 2 | |
| 12 | Birmingham City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 1 | |
| 13 | Manchester United | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 1 | Qualification for WSL2 promotion/relegation play-off |
| 14 | Charlton Athletic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | −9 | 0 | Relegation to the WSL2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: Women's Super League Table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored.
Women's Super League 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 9 | Promotion to the WSL[a] |
| 2 | Sunderland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 | Qualification for pre-qualifying play-off |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 4 | Leicester City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 | |
| 5 | Southampton | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 5 | |
| 6 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 | |
| 7 | Ipswich Town | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 | |
| 8 | Bristol City | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 2 | |
| 10 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 2 | |
| 11 | Durham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 0 | Relegation to Northern or Southern Premier Division |
| 12 | Sheffield United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 26 September 2026. Source: WSL 2 League Table
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored
Notes:
- Dependent on obtaining a licence.
Cup competitions (Women's)
Women's FA Cup
Final
FA Women's League Cup
Final
2027 Women's League Cup final
FA Women's National League Cup
FA Women's National League Plate
Managerial changes
Deaths
- 3 June 2026: Bobby Tambling, 84, England, Chelsea and Crystal Palace forward.[74]
- 4 June 2026: Aaron Cook, 46, Portsmouth defender.[75]
- 9 June 2026: Richard Teale, 74, Queens Park Rangers, Fulham and Wimbledon goalkeeper.[76]
- 11 June 2026: Kenny Jackett, 64, Wales and Watford defender/midfielder, who also managed Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rotherham United, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient.[77]
- 15 June 2026: Trevor Hitchen, 99, Southport and Oldham Athletic wing half, who also managed Southport.[78]
- 17 June 2026: Bobby Harrison, 95, Carlisle United midfielder.[79]
- 17 June 2026: Éric Roy, 58, Sunderland midfielder.[80]
- 20 June 2026: Alan Murray, 76, Middlesbrough, York City, Brentford and Doncaster Rovers midfielder, who also managed Hartlepool United and Darlington.[81]
- 22 June 2026: Reg Barton, 84, Chester City goalkeeper.[82]
- 24 June 2026: Herbie Williams, 85, Wales and Swansea City inside forward.[83]
- 30 June 2026: Bobby Irvine, 84, Northern Ireland and Stoke City goalkeeper.[84]
- 1 July 2026: Paul Dobson, 62, Hartlepool United, Torquay United, Doncaster Rovers, Scarborough, Lincoln City and Darlington forward.[85]
- 3 July 2026: Alan Banks, 87, Liverpool, Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle forward.[86]
- 3 July 2026: Peter Higham, 95, Portsmouth, Preston North End, Nottingham Forest and Doncaster Rovers forward.[87]
- 8 July 2026: Andy Cassidy, 67, Stockport County goalkeeper.[88]
- 10 July 2026: Mike Larnach, 73, Newcastle United forward.[89]
- 10 July 2026: Tom Sweenie, 80, Leicester City and York City midfielder.[90]
- 11 July 2026: Ken Bates, 94, football executive who had spells as chairman at Oldham Athletic and owner at Wigan Athletic, Chelsea and Leeds United.[91]
- 12 July 2026: Derek Ryder, 79, Cardiff City, Rochdale and Southport defender[92]
- 20 July 2026: Kevin Keegan OBE, 75, England, Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Southampton and Newcastle United midfielder/forward, who also managed Newcastle United, Fulham, England and Manchester City.[93]
- 22 July 2026: John Farley, 74, Watford, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Hull City and Bury midfielder.[94]
- 28 July 2026: Fred Kemp, 80, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southampton, Blackpool, Halifax Town and Hereford United defender.[95]
- 2 August 2026: Paul Bradshaw, 72, Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday midfielder.[96]
- 8 August 2026: Phil Parkes, 79, Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper.[97]
- 14 August 2026: Jimmy Rimmer, 78, England, Manchester United, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Swansea City goalkeeper.[98]
- 17 August 2026: Mike Bailey, 84, England, Charlton Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Hereford United midfielder, who also managed Hereford United, Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion.[99]
- 20 August 2026: Terry Dyson, 91, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Colchester United midfielder.[100]
- c. 20 August 2026: Leslie Lea, 83, Blackpool, Cardiff City and Barnsley midfielder.[101]
- 22 August 2026: Quévin Castro, 25, West Bromwich Albion midfielder.[102]
- c. 22 August 2026: Bobby Ross, 84, Shrewsbury Town, Brentford and Cambridge United forward/midfielder.[103]
- c. 27 August 2026: Terry Matthews, 90, West Ham United, Aldershot and Gillingham forward.[104]
- 1 September 2026: Alan Knight MBE, 65, Portsmouth goalkeeper, who played 801 games for the club between 1978 and 2000.[105]
- 2 September 2026: Hugh Curran, 82, Scotland, Millwall, Norwich City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Oxford United and Bolton Wanderers forward.[106]
- 2 September 2026: David McDermott, 38, Walsall midfielder.[107]
- c. 2 September 2026: Børge Thorup, 82, Denmark and Crystal Palace defender.[108]
- 4 September 2026: Paul Matthews, 79, Leicester City, Mansfield Town and Rotherham United midfielder.[109]
- 8 September 2026: Harry Burrows, 85, Aston Villa, Stoke City and Plymouth Argyle forward.[110]
- c. 9 September 2026: John Robinson, 92, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool United midfielder.[111]
- 10 September 2026: Malcolm Dawes, 82, Aldershot, Hartlepool United and Workington defender.[112]
- 10 September 2026: Ken Todd, 69, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Port Vale and Portsmouth midfielder.[113]
- 11 September 2026: Harry Kirk, 82, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Hartlepool United, Scunthorpe United and Stockport County midfielder.[114]
- 14 September 2026: Luděk Mikloško, 64, Czechoslovakia, Czech Republic, West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper.[115]
- 15 September 2026: John Delaney, 84, A.F.C. Bournemouth defender.[116]
- 15 September 2026: Kevin Miller, 57, Exeter City, Birmingham City, Watford, Crystal Palace, Barnsley, Bristol Rovers and Southampton goalkeeper.[117]
Retirements
- 1 June 2026: James Milner MBE, 40, former England, Leeds United, Swindon Town, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder/defender, who currently holds the record for most appearances in the Premier League.[118]
- 8 June 2026: Divock Origi, 31, former Belgium and Liverpool forward.[119]
- 8 June 2026: Matt Ritchie, 36, former Scotland, Portsmouth, Swindon Town, A.F.C. Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Reading midfielder/defender.[120]
- 12 June 2026: Paul Downing, 34, former Barnet, Walsall, Milton Keynes Dons, Blackburn Rovers, Doncaster Rovers, Portsmouth and Rochdale defender.[121]
- 22 June 2026: Derrick Williams, 33, former Republic of Ireland, Aston Villa, Bristol City, Blackburn Rovers and Reading defender.[122]
- 26 June 2026: Michael Morrison, 38, former Cambridge United, Leicester City, Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City, Reading and Portsmouth defender.[123]
- 30 June 2026: Kristoffer Klaesson, 25, former Leeds United goalkeeper.[124]
- 2 July 2026: Santi Cazorla, 41, former Spain and Arsenal midfielder.[125]
- 2 July 2026: Connell Rawlinson, 34, former Chester, Notts County and Port Vale defender.[126]
- 2 July 2026: Martin Smith, 30, former Carlisle United, Swindon Town, Salford City and Hartlepool United midfielder.[127]
- 8 July 2026: Duncan Watmore, 32, former Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Millwall and Rotherham United forward.[128]
- 11 July 2026: Tom Flanagan, 34, former Northern Ireland, Milton Keynes Dons, Burton Albion, Sunderland, Shrewsbury Town and Colchester United defender.[129]
- 12 July 2026: Trevor Carson, 38, former Northern Ireland, Bury, Cheltenham Town and Hartlepool United goalkeeper.[130]
- 14 July 2026: Callum Harriott, 32, former Guyana, Charlton Athletic, Reading, Colchester United and Gillingham midfielder.[131]
- 16 July 2026: Craig Gordon, 43, former Scotland and Sunderland goalkeeper.[132]
- 25 July 2026: Łukasz Fabiański, 41, former Poland, Arsenal, Swansea City and West Ham United goalkeeper.[133]
- 28 July 2026: Byron Webster, 39, former Doncaster Rovers, Northampton Town, Yeovil Town, Millwall, Scunthorpe United, Carlisle United and Bromley defender.[134]
- 28 July 2026: Charlie Wyke, 33, former Carlisle United, Bradford City., Sunderland and Wigan Athletic forward.[135]
- 7 August 2026: Billy McKay, 37, Northern Ireland, Northampton Town and Wigan Athletic forward.[136]
- 12 August 2026: Joe Bryan, 32, former Bristol City, Plymouth Argyle, Fulham and Millwall defender.[137]
- 16 August 2026: Carl Jenkinson, 34, former England, Charlton Athletic, Arsenal, West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Bromley defender.[138]
- 17 August 2026: Jón Daði Böðvarsson, 34, former Iceland, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Reading, Millwall, Bolton Wanderers, Wrexham and Burton Albion forward.[139]
- 24 August 2026: Denver Hume, 28, former Sunderland, Portsmouth, Grimsby Town and Fleetwood Town defender.[140]
- 8 September 2026: Adel Taarabt, 37, former Morocco, Tottenham Hotspur and Queens Park Rangers midfielder.[141]
- 10 September 2026: Scott Wootton, 35, former Manchester United, Tranmere Rovers, Peterborough United, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Rotherham United, Milton Keynes Dons, Plymouth Argyle, Wigan Athletic and Morecambe defender.[142]
- 20 September 2026: Tom Edwards, 27, former Stoke City and Salford City defender.[143]