2021–22 English Football League Explained

Competition:English Football League
Season:2021–22
Winners:Fulham
Promoted:Fulham
Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest
Relegated:Oldham Athletic
Scunthorpe United
Continentalcup1:New clubs in League
Continentalcup1 Qualifiers:Sutton United
Hartlepool United
Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 season was the 123rd season of the English Football League (EFL) and the sixth season under that name after it was renamed from The Football League in 2016. For the ninth season running, the league was sponsored by Sky Betting & Gaming and therefore known as the Sky Bet EFL.

The EFL is contested through three divisions: the Championship, League One and League Two. The winner and the runner up of the Championship are automatically promoted to the Premier League and they are joined by the winner of the Championship playoff. The bottom two teams in League Two are relegated to the National League.

The two-year partnership extension between the league and its official charity Mind expired after this season.[1]

Promotion and relegation

From the Premier League

Relegated to the Championship

From the Championship

Promoted to the Premier League
Relegated to League One

From League One

Promoted to the Championship
Relegated to League Two

From League Two

Promoted to League One
Relegated to the National League

From the National League

Promoted to League Two

Championship

Results

League One

Results

League Two

Results

Managerial changes

TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointmentPosition in table
Northampton Town Keith CurleSacked10 February 2021[2] 2020–21 English Football League Jon Brady8 May 2021[3] Pre-season
Barrow Michael Jolley21 February 2021[4] Mark Cooper28 May 2021[5]
Colchester United Steve Ball23 February 2021[6] Hayden Mullins13 May 2021[7]
Leyton Orient Ross Embleton27 February 2021[8] Kenny Jackett21 May 2021[9]
Doncaster Rovers Darren MooreAppointed by Sheffield Wednesday1 March 2021[10] Richie Wellens17 May 2021[11]
Sheffield United Chris WilderSacked13 March 2021[12] 2020–21 Premier League Slaviša Jokanović27 May 2021[13]
Preston North End Alex Neil21 March 2021[14] 2020–21 English Football League Frankie McAvoy10 May 2021[15]
Forest Green Rovers Mark Cooper11 April 2021[16] Rob Edwards27 May 2021[17]
Swindon Town John SheridanResigned18 April 2021[18] John McGreal26 May 2021[19]
Walsall Brian DuttonSacked10 May 2021[20] Pre-season Matthew Taylor19 May 2021[21]
Bradford City Mark Trueman
Conor Sellars		10 May 2021[22] Derek Adams4 June 2021[23]
Tranmere Rovers Keith HillSacked11 May 2021[24] 2020–21 English Football League Micky Mellon31 May 2021[25]
West Bromwich Albion Sam AllardyceResigned19 May 2021[26] 2020–21 Premier League Valérien Ismaël24 June 2021[27]
Morecambe Derek Adams2 June 2021[28] Pre-season Stephen Robinson7 June 2021[29]
Barnsley Valérien IsmaëlAppointed by West Bromwich Albion24 June 2021 Markus Schopp29 June 2021[30]
Swindon Town John McGrealResigned25 June 2021[31] Ben Garner21 July 2021[32]
Bournemouth Jonathan WoodgateEnd of contract27 June 2021[33] Scott Parker28 June 2021[34]
Fulham Scott ParkerAppointed by Bournemouth28 June 2021 Marco Silva1 July 2021[35]
Rochdale Brian Barry-MurphyResigned30 June 2021[36] Robbie Stockdale10 July 2021[37]
Swansea City Steve Cooper21 July 2021[38] Russell Martin1 August 2021[39]
Milton Keynes Dons Russell Martin1 August 2021 Liam Manning13 August 2021[40] 8th
Nottingham Forest Chris HughtonSacked16 September 2021[41] 24th Steve Cooper21 September 2021[42] 24th
Newport County Michael FlynnResigned1 October 2021[43] 15th James Rowberry19 October 2021[44] 13th
Carlisle United Chris BeechSacked10 October 2021[45] 22nd Keith Millen26 October 2021[46] 22nd
Nigel Adkins21 October 2021[47] Johnnie Jackson17 December 2021[48] 11th
Cardiff City Mick McCarthyMutual consent23 October 2021[49] 21st Steve Morison12 November 2021[50] 20th
Scunthorpe United Neil CoxSacked1 November 2021[51] 24th Keith Hill5 November 2021[52] 24th
Barnsley Markus Schopp1 November 2021[53] 23rd Poya Asbaghi17 November 2021[54] 23rd
Dave Challinor1 November 2021 [55] 10th Graeme Lee1 December 2021 [56] 17th
Middlesbrough Neil WarnockMutual consent6 November 2021[57] 14th Chris Wilder7 November 2021[58] 14th
Stevenage Alex RevellSacked15 November 2021[59] 21st Paul Tisdale28 November 2021[60] 21st
Fleetwood Town Simon Grayson24 November 2021[61] 22nd Stephen Crainey21 December 2021[62] 18th
Oldham Athletic Keith Curle24 November 2021[63] John Sheridan22 January 2022[64] 24th
Sheffield United Slaviša Jokanović25 November 2021[65] 16th Paul Heckingbottom25 November 2021[66] 16th
Doncaster Rovers Richie Wellens2 December 2021[67] 23rd Gary McSheffrey29 December 2021[68] 23rd
Ipswich Town Paul Cook4 December 2021[69] 11th Kieran McKenna16 December 2021 [70] 12th
Preston North End Frankie McAvoy6 December 2021[71] 18th Ryan Lowe7 December 2021[72] 18th
Ryan LoweAppointed by Preston North End7 December 2021[73] 4th Steven Schumacher7 December 2021[74] 4th
Gillingham Steve EvansMutual consent9 January 2022[75] 22nd Neil Harris31 January 2022[76] 23rd
Colchester United Hayden MullinsSacked 19 January 2022[77] Wayne Brown17 May 2022[78] 2022–23 English Football League
Hull City Grant McCann25 January 2022[79] 19th Shota Arveladze27 January 2022[80] 19th
Sunderland Lee Johnson30 January 2022[81] 3rd Alex Neil11 February 2022[82] 4th
West Bromwich Albion2 February 2022[83] 5th Steve Bruce3 February 2022[84] 5th
Walsall Matthew Taylor9 February 2022[85] 21st Michael Flynn15 February 2022[86] 18th
Bradford City Derek Adams15 February 2022[87] 11th Mark Hughes24 February 2022[88] 14th
Reading Veljko PaunovićMutual consent19 February 2022[89] 21st Paul Ince16 May 2022[90] 2022–23 English Football League
Peterborough United Darren FergusonResigned20 February 2022[91] 23rd Grant McCann24 February 2022[92] 23rd
Morecambe Stephen RobinsonAppointed by St Mirren22 February 2022[93] 21st Derek Adams24 February 2022[94] 21st
Leyton Orient Kenny JackettSacked 23 February 2022[95] 18th Richie Wellens9 March 2022[96] 20th
Carlisle United Keith MillenMutual Consent23 February 2022[97] 23rd Paul Simpson23 February 2022[98] 23rd
Stevenage Paul TisdaleSacked16 March 2022[99] 22nd Steve Evans16 March 2022[100] 22nd
Barrow Mark CooperMutual consent20 March 2022[101] 21st Phil Brown21 March 2022[102] 21st
AFC Wimbledon Mark Robinson28 March 2022[103] Mark Bowen30 March 2022[104]
Crewe Alexandra David ArtellSacked11 April 2022[105] 24th Alex Morris28 April 2022[106] 24th
Barnsley Poya AsbaghiMutual consent24 April 2022[107] Michael Duff13 June 2022[108] 2022–23 English Football League

Notes and References

  1. News: EFL and Mind Extend Partnership Until End of 2021/22 Campaign . 30 May 2021 . Bescot Banter . 1 March 2020.
  2. News: Northampton Town: Keith Curle sacked as Cobblers manager . BBC Sport . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021.
  3. News: Jon Brady: Northampton Town name interim boss as permanent manager . BBC Sport . 8 May 2021 . 8 May 2021.
  4. News: Michael Jolley: Barrow part company with manager after two months . 21 February 2021 . 21 February 2021 . BBC Sport.
  5. News: Mark Cooper: Barrow appoint former Forest Green manager . 28 May 2021 . 28 May 2021 . BBC Sport.
  6. News: Steve Ball: Colchester United head coach leaves after 13 games without a win . BBC Sport . 23 February 2021 . 23 February 2021.
  7. News: Hayden Mullins: Colchester United appoint interim head coach permanently . BBC Sport . 13 May 2021 . 13 May 2021.
  8. News: Ross Embleton: Leyton Orient part company with head coach . BBC Sport . 27 February 2021 . 27 February 2021.
  9. News: Kenny Jackett: Leyton Orient appoint former Wolves and Portsmouth boss as manager . BBC Sport . 21 May 2021 . 21 May 2021.
  10. News: Darren Moore: Sheffield Wednesday appoint Doncaster Rovers boss as new manager . 1 March 2021 . 1 March 2021 . BBC Sport.
  11. News: Richie Wellens: Doncaster Rovers appoint former Salford City boss as new manager . BBC Sport . 17 May 2021 . 17 May 2021.
  12. News: Sheffield United confirm manager Chris Wilder's departure . BBC Sport . 13 March 2021 . 13 March 2021.
  13. News: Slavisa Jokanovic: Sheffield United appoint former Watford and Fulham boss . BBC Sport . 27 May 2021 . 27 May 2021.
  14. News: Alex Neil: Preston sack manager after one win in nine Championship games . BBC Sport . 21 March 2021 . 21 March 2021.
  15. News: Frankie McAvoy: Preston North End appoint interim boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 10 May 2021 . 10 May 2021.
  16. News: Mark Cooper: Forest Green Rovers sack head coach after five years with the club . 11 April 2021 . 11 April 2021 . BBC Sport.
  17. News: Rob Edwards: Forest Green appoint England Under-16s boss as head coach . BBC Sport . 27 May 2021 . 27 May 2021.
  18. News: John Sheridan: Swindon Town boss leaves League One strugglers . 18 April 2021 . 18 April 2021 . BBC Sport.
  19. News: John McGreal: Swindon Town appoint ex-Colchester boss as manager . BBC Sport . 26 May 2021 . 26 May 2021.
  20. News: Brian Dutton: Walsall part company with head coach . BBC Sport . 10 May 2021 . 10 May 2021.
  21. News: Matthew Taylor: Walsall appoint ex-Portsmouth & Bolton midfielder as head coach . BBC Sport . 19 May 2021 . 19 May 2021.
  22. News: Bradford City: League Two club end Mark Trueman & Conor Sellars' tenures as co-managers . BBC Sport . 10 May 2021 . 10 May 2021.
  23. News: Derek Adams: Bradford City appoint former Morecambe boss as manager . BBC Sport . 4 June 2021 . 4 June 2021.
  24. News: Keith Hill: Tranmere Rovers sack manager before play-offs . 11 May 2021 . 11 May 2021 . BBC Sport.
  25. News: Micky Mellon: Tranmere Rovers re-appoint former manager . 31 May 2021 . 31 May 2021 . BBC Sport.
  26. News: Sam Allardyce: West Bromwich Albion manager to leave at end of season . BBC Sport . 19 May 2021 . 19 May 2021.
  27. News: Valerien Ismael: West Brom appoint Barnsley boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 24 June 2021 . 24 June 2021.
  28. News: Derek Adams leaves Morecambe days after leading club to promotion . BBC Sport . 2 June 2021 . 2 June 2021.
  29. News: Stephen Robinson: Morecambe appoint former Motherwell boss as manager . BBC Sport . 7 June 2021 . 7 June 2021.
  30. News: Markus Schopp: Barnsley appoint TSV Hartberg boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 29 June 2021 . 29 June 2021.
  31. News: John McGreal: Swindon Town manager and assistant Rene Gilmartin leave after a month . BBC Sport . 25 June 2021 . 25 June 2021.
  32. News: Clem Morfuni says Swindon Town fans 'have club back' as takeover nears completion . BBC Sport . 21 July 2021 . 21 July 2021.
  33. News: Jonathan Woodgate: Bournemouth interim boss to leave at end of June . BBC Sport . 27 June 2021 . 27 June 2021.
  34. News: Scott Parker appointed Bournemouth head coach after leaving Fulham . BBC Sport . 28 June 2021 . 28 June 2021.
  35. News: Marco Silva: Fulham appoint former Everton and Watford boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 1 July 2021 . 1 July 2021.
  36. News: Brian Barry-Murphy: Rochdale boss leaves club following relegation from League One . BBC Sport . 30 June 2021 . 30 June 2021.
  37. News: Robbie Stockdale: Rochdale appoint former Sunderland and West Brom coach as manager . BBC Sport . 10 July 2021 . 10 July 2021.
  38. News: Steve Cooper: Head coach leaves Swansea City . BBC Sport . 21 July 2021 . 21 July 2021.
  39. Web site: Russell Martin: MK Dons manager named Swansea City head coach. BBC Sport . 1 August 2021 . 1 August 2021.
  40. News: Liam Manning: MK Dons appoint Lommel SK boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 13 August 2021 . 13 August 2021.
  41. News: Chris Hughton: Nottingham Forest sack boss after six defeats in seven matches . BBC Sport . 16 September 2021 . 16 September 2021.
  42. News: Steve Cooper: Nottingham Forest appoint ex-Swansea City boss after agreeing compensation . BBC Sport . 21 September 2021 . 21 September 2021.
  43. Web site: Newport County: Manager Mike Flynn leaves Exiles . BBC Sport. 1 October 2021.
  44. Web site: James Rowberry: Cardiff City coach is named Newport County manager . BBC Sport . 19 October 2021 . 19 October 2021.
  45. Web site: Chris Beech: Carlisle United head coach departs after poor run of form. BBC Sport . 10 October 2021. 10 October 2021.
  46. Web site: Keith Millen: Carlisle United appoint former Bristol City boss as new manager . BBC Sport . 26 October 2021 . 26 October 2021.
  47. Web site: Nigel Adkins: Charlton Athletic sack manager after poor run. BBC Sport . 21 October 2021 . 21 October 2021.
  48. Web site: Charlton appoint Johnnie Jackson as permanent manager after caretaker spell . BBC Sport . 17 December 2021 . 17 December 2021.
  49. Web site: Mick McCarthy: Manager leaves Cardiff City after eight straight defeats. BBC Sport . 23 October 2021 . 23 October 2021.
  50. Web site: Steve Morison: Cardiff City interim boss stays in charge as ex-skipper Mark Hudson returns as coach . BBC Sport . 12 November 2021. 12 November 2021.
  51. Web site: Neil Cox: Scunthorpe United sack manager with side bottom of League Two. BBC Sport . 1 November 2021. 1 November 2021.
  52. Web site: Keith Hill: Scunthorpe United appoint former Rochdale and Barnsley boss. BBC Sport . BBC Sport . 5 November 2021 . 5 November 2021.
  53. Web site: Markus Schopp: Barnsley sack head coach after one win in 15 Championship games. BBC Sport . 1 November 2021 . 1 November 2021.
  54. Web site: Poya Asbaghi: Barnsley appoint Sweden Under-21 boss as new head coach. BBC Sport . 17 November 2021 . 17 November 2021.
  55. Web site: Dave Challinor: Hartlepool United boss leaves role for Stockport County opportunity . BBC Sport . 2 November 2021 . 2 November 2021.
  56. Web site: Graeme Lee: Hartlepool United appoint former defender as boss . BBC Sport . 1 December 2021 . 1 December 2021.
  57. News: Neil Warnock: Middlesbrough part company with veteran manager . BBC Sport . 6 November 2021 . 6 November 2021.
  58. News: Chris Wilder: Middlesbrough appoint ex-Sheff Utd boss to succeed Neil Warnock. BBC Sport . 7 November 2021 . 7 November 2021.
  59. Web site: Alex Revell: Stevenage part company with manager after poor run. BBC Sport . 14 November 2021. 14 November 2021.
  60. Web site: Paul Tisdale: Stevenage appoint former Exeter City and MK Dons boss. BBC Sport . 28 November 2021 . 28 November 2021.
  61. Web site: Simon Grayson: Fleetwood Town manager leaves after eight-game winless run . BBC Sport . 24 November 2021 . 24 November 2021.
  62. Web site: Stephen Crainey: Fleetwood Town appoint interim boss as head coach until end of season. BBC Sport . 21 December 2021. 21 December 2021.
  63. Web site: Keith Curle: Oldham Athletic boss leaves club eight months after appointment . BBC Sport . 24 November 2021 . 24 November 2021.
  64. Web site: John Sheridan to return to Oldham for sixth stint in charge. BBC Sport . 22 January 2022. 22 January 2022.
  65. Web site: Sheffield United replace Slavisa Jokanovic with Paul Heckingbottom . BBC Sport . 25 November 2021 . 25 November 2021.
  66. Web site: Sheffield United replace Slavisa Jokanovic with Paul Heckingbottom . BBC Sport . 25 November 2021 . 25 November 2021.
  67. Web site: Richie Wellens: Doncaster Rovers sack boss after six months in charge . BBC Sport . 2 December 2021 . 2 December 2021.
  68. Web site: Gary McSheffrey: Doncaster Rovers confirm interim boss as their new manager . BBC Sport . 29 December 2021 . 29 December 2021.
  69. Web site: Paul Cook: Ipswich Town sack manager after nine months in charge of League One club . BBC Sport . 4 December 2021 . 4 December 2021.
  70. Web site: Kieran McKenna: Ipswich Town appoint Manchester United coach as new manager . BBC Sport . 16 December 2021 . 16 December 2021.
  71. Web site: Preston North End sack coach Frankie McAvoy with side 18th in Championship . BBC Sport . 21 March 2021 . 21 March 2021.
  72. Web site: Ryan Lowe: Preston appoint Plymouth manager, Steven Schumacher takes over at Argyle . BBC Sport . 7 December 2021 . 7 December 2021.
  73. Web site: Ryan Lowe: Preston appoint Plymouth manager, Steven Schumacher takes over at Argyle . BBC Sport . 7 December 2021 . 7 December 2021.
  74. Web site: Ryan Lowe: Preston appoint Plymouth manager, Steven Schumacher takes over at Argyle . BBC Sport . 7 December 2021 . 7 December 2021.
  75. Web site: Steve Evans: Gillingham part company with manager 'by mutual consent' . BBC Sport . 9 January 2022 . 9 January 2022.
  76. Web site: Neil Harris: Gillingham appoint former Millwall and Cardiff City boss as new manager . BBC Sport . 31 January 2022 . 31 January 2022.
  77. Web site: Hayden Mullins: Colchester United part company with head coach . BBC Sport . 19 January 2022 . 19 January 2022.
  78. Web site: Wayne Brown: Colchester United confirm interim boss as permanent head coach . BBC Sport . 17 May 2022 . 17 May 2022.
  79. Web site: Grant McCann: Hull City sack manager less than a week after takeover . BBC Sport . 25 January 2022 . 25 January 2022.
  80. Web site: Shota Arveladze: Hull City confirm former Rangers striker as head coach. BBC Sport . 27 January 2022 . 27 January 2022.
  81. Web site: Lee Johnson: Sunderland part company with boss following Bolton debacle . BBC Sport . 30 January 2022 . 30 January 2022.
  82. Web site: Alex Neil: Sunderland appoint ex-Norwich and Preston boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 11 February 2022 . 11 February 2022.
  83. News: Valerien Ismael: West Bromwich Albion part company with head coach . BBC Sport . 2 February 2022 . 2 February 2022.
  84. Web site: Steve Bruce: West Brom appoint ex-Newcastle boss as manager on 18-month deal. BBC Sport . 3 February 2022. 3 February 2022.
  85. Web site: Matt Taylor: Walsall sack head coach following seven successive league defeats . BBC Sport . 9 February 2022 . 9 February 2022.
  86. Web site: Michael Flynn: Walsall appoint former Newport County boss as head coach . BBC Sport . 15 February 2022 . 15 February 2022.
  87. Web site: Derek Adams: Bradford City part company with manager after eight months in charge . BBC Sport . 15 February 2022 . 15 February 2022.
  88. Web site: Mark Hughes: Bradford City name former Wales boss as new manager . BBC Sport . 24 February 2022 . 24 February 2022.
  89. Web site: Reading: Veljko Paunovic departs as manager despite first win in 13 games . BBC Sport . 19 February 2022 . 19 February 2022.
  90. Web site: Paul Ince: Reading appoint former England midfielder as permanent manager . BBC Sport . 16 May 2022 . 16 May 2022.
  91. Web site: Peterborough United: Matthew Etherington to take charge for Fulham trip . BBC Sport . 22 February 2022 . 22 February 2022.
  92. Web site: Grant McCann: Peterborough United reappoint former Hull City boss for second spell . BBC Sport . 24 February 2022 . 24 February 2022.
  93. Web site: Stephen Robinson: Ex-Motherwell boss leaves Morecambe to become new St Mirren manager . BBC Sport . 22 February 2022 . 22 February 2022.
  94. Web site: Derek Adams: Morecambe reappoint former Bradford City boss as manager . BBC Sport . 24 February 2022 . 24 February 2022.
  95. Web site: Kenny Jackett: Leyton Orient sack boss after defeat by Bristol Rovers . BBC Sport . 23 February 2022 . 23 February 2022.
  96. Web site: Richie Wellens: Leyton Orient appoint former Doncaster Rovers boss as new head coach . BBC Sport . 9 March 2022 . 9 March 2022.
  97. Web site: Paul Simpson: Carlisle United reappoint former boss after Keith Millen exit . BBC Sport . 23 February 2022 . 23 February 2022.
  98. Web site: Paul Simpson: Carlisle United reappoint former boss after Keith Millen exit . BBC Sport . 23 February 2022 . 23 February 2022.
  99. Web site: Stevenage: Steve Evans replaces Paul Tisdale as manager. BBC Sport . 16 March 2022 . 16 March 2022.
  100. Web site: Stevenage: Steve Evans replaces Paul Tisdale as manager. BBC Sport . 16 March 2022 . 16 March 2022.
  101. Web site: Phil Brown: Barrow name former Hull City boss as Mark Cooper's successor . BBC Sport . 20 March 2022 . 20 March 2022.
  102. Web site: Barrow: Manager Mark Cooper parts company with League Two club . BBC Sport . 21 March 2022 . 21 March 2022.
  103. Web site: Mark Robinson: AFC Wimbledon head coach leaves club . BBC Sport . 28 March 2022 . 28 March 2022.
  104. News: AFC Wimbledon: League One club hire Mark Bowen as manager until end of season . BBC Sport . 30 March 2022 . 30 March 2022.
  105. Web site: Club Statement: David Artell. BBC Sport . 11 April 2022 . 11 April 2022.
  106. Web site: Alex Morris: Crewe Alexandra name former assistant as permanent manager. BBC Sport . 28 April 2022 . 28 April 2022.
  107. Web site: Poya Asbaghi: Barnsley part company with head coach following relegation. BBC Sport . 24 April 2022. 24 April 2022.
  108. Web site: Michael Duff: Cheltenham Town manager leaves to take over at Barnsley . . 13 June 2022 . 13 June 2022.

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