2024–25 in English football explained
The 2024–25 season is the 145th competitive association football season in England.
National teams
England men's national football team
See main article: England national football team.
Results and fixtures
UEFA Euro 2024
See main article: UEFA Euro 2024.
=Knockout stage
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See main article: UEFA Euro 2024 knockout stage.
- Final
See main article: UEFA Euro 2024 final.
2024–25 Nations League
See main article: 2024–25 UEFA Nations League.
= Group B2
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England women's national football team
See main article: England women's national football team.
Results and fixtures
UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying
See main article: UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying.
=UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying League A
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UEFA competitions
UEFA Champions League
See main article: 2024–25 UEFA Champions League.
League stage
UEFA Europa League
See main article: 2024–25 UEFA Europa League.
League stage
UEFA Conference League
See main article: 2024–25 UEFA Conference League.
Play-off round
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UEFA Women's Champions League
See main article: 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League.
Qualifying rounds
See main article: 2024–25 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying rounds.
Round 1
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Round 2
Group stage
League competitions (Men's)
Premier League
See main article: 2024–25 Premier League.
Championship
See main article: 2024–25 EFL Championship.
League One
See main article: 2024–25 EFL League One.
League Two
See main article: 2024–25 EFL League Two.
National League
See main article: 2024–25 National League.
South
Cup competitions (Men's)
Community Shield
See main article: 2024 FA Community Shield.
League competitions (Women's)
Women's Super League
See main article: 2024–25 Women's Super League.
Women's Championship
See main article: 2024–25 Women's Championship.
FA Women's National League
See main article: 2024–25 FA Women's National League.
Cup competitions (Women's)
Community Shield
Managerial changes
Deaths
- 6 June 2024: Glan Letheren, 68, Leeds United, Chesterfield and Swansea City goalkeeper.[39]
- 10 June 2024: Terry Allcock, 88, Bolton Wanderers and Norwich City forward.[40]
- 10 June 2024: Willie Carlin, 83, Liverpool, Halifax Town, Carlisle United, Sheffield United, Derby County, Leicester City, Notts County and Cardiff City midfielder.[41]
- 11 June 2024: Barry Butler, 62, Chester City midfielder/defender.[42]
- 13 June 2024: Tommy Banks, 94, England and Bolton Wanderers defender.[43]
- 13 June 2024: Mick Gannon, 81, Everton, Scunthorpe United and Crewe Alexandra defender.[44]
- 15 June 2024: Kevin Campbell, 54, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Everton, West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City forward.[45]
- 15 June 2024: Frank D'Arcy, 77, Everton and Tranmere Rovers defender.[46]
- 15 June 2024: John McClelland, 89, Manchester City, Lincoln City, Queens Park Rangers, Portsmouth and Newport County outside right.[47]
- 15 June 2024: Matija Sarkic, 26, Montenegro, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Millwall goalkeeper.[48]
- 17 June 2024: Brian Makepeace, 92, Doncaster Rovers defender.[49]
- 19 June 2024: Roy Ironside, 89, Rotherham United and Barnsley goalkeeper.[50]
- 20 June 2024: Andy Rowland, 69, Bury and Swindon Town forward/defender.[51]
- 23 June 2024: Bobby Tebbutt, 89, Northampton Town forward.[52]
- 2 July 2024: Jeff Whitefoot, 90, Manchester United, Grimsby Town and Nottingham Forest wing half.[53]
- 4 July 2024: Dudley Roberts, 78, Coventry City, Mansfield Town and Scunthorpe United forward.[54]
- 19 July 2024: Ron Stockin, 93, Walsall, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Cardiff City and Grimsby Town inside forward.[55]
- c. 24 July 2024: Fred Potter, 83, Aston Villa, Doncaster Rovers and Hereford United goalkeeper.[56]
- 1 August 2024: Craig Shakespeare, 60, Walsall, Sheffield Wednesday, West Bromwich Albion, Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe United midfielder, who also managed Leicester City.[57]
- c. 2 August 2024: Tommy Cassidy, 73, Northern Ireland, Newcastle United and Burnley midfielder.[58]
- 5 August 2024: George Herd, 88, Scotland, Sunderland and Hartlepool United inside forward.[59]
- 6 August 2024: Bobby Thomson, 87, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Stockport County forward.[60]
- 8 August 2024: Alan Little, 69, Aston Villa, Southend United, Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers, Torquay United, Halifax Town and Hartlepool United midfielder, who also managed York City, Southend United and Halifax Town.[61]
- 10 August 2024: Liam Munroe, 90, Republic of Ireland and Bristol City forward.[62]
- 12 August 2024: Roy Greaves, 77, Bolton Wanderers and Rochdale midfielder/forward.[63]
- 15 August 2024: Jim McLaughlin, 83, Northern Ireland, Shrewsbury Town, Swansea City and Peterborough United forward.[64]
Retirements
- 3 June 2024: Felipe, 35, former Brazil and Nottingham Forest defender.[65]
- 10 June 2024: David Marshall, 39, former Scotland, Norwich City, Cardiff City, Hull City, Wigan Athletic, Derby County and Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper.[66]
- 11 June 2024: Stephen McGinn, 35, former Watford, Sheffield United and Wycombe Wanderers midfielder.[67]
- 15 June 2024: Paul Anderson, 35, former Nottingham Forest, Bristol City, Ipswich Town, Bradford City, Northampton Town, Mansfield Town and Plymouth Argyle midfielder.[68]
- 18 June 2024: Ryan Bertrand, 34, former England, Great Britain Olympic, Chelsea, Southampton and Leicester City defender.[69]
- 18 June 2024: Scott Loach, 36, former Watford, Ipswich Town, Rotherham United, Notts County and Derby County goalkeeper.[70]
- 22 June 2024: Michael Liddle, 34, former Carlisle United, Leyton Orient and Accrington Stanley defender.[71]
- 25 June 2024: Luke Daniels, 36, former West Bromwich Albion, Scunthorpe United, Brentford, Middlesbrough and Forest Green Rovers goalkeeper.[72]
- 25 June 2024: Shkodran Mustafi, 32, former Germany, Everton and Arsenal defender.[73]
- 27 June 2024: Jamie Proctor, 32, former Preston North End, Crawley Town, Fleetwood Town, Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers, Rotherham United, Port Vale and Barrow forward.[74]
- 2 July 2024: Tom Huddlestone, 37, former England, Derby County,Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City midfielder.[75]
- 5 July 2024: Ben Gladwin, 32, former Swindon Town, Queens Park Rangers, Blackburn Rovers, Milton Keynes Dons and Crawley Town midfielder.[76]
- 7 July 2024: Thiago Alcântara, 33, former Spain and Liverpool midfielder.[77]
- 11 July 2024: Anthony Knockaert, 32, former Leicester City, Brighton & Hove Albion and Fulham midfielder.[78]
- 11 July 2024: Richard Stearman, 36, former Leicester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fulham, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town and Derby County defender.[79]
- 16 July 2024: Jonny Hayes, 37, former Republic of Ireland and Leicester City midfielder.[80] [81]
- 21 July 2024: Alex Fletcher, 25, former Plymouth Argyle forward.[82]
- 24 July 2024: Joost van Aken, 30, former Sheffield Wednesday defender.[83]
- 1 August 2024: Curtis Davies, 39, former Sierra Leone, Luton Town, West Bromwich Albion, Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Hull City, Derby County and Cheltenham Town defender.[84]
- 3 August 2024: Caolan Lavery, 31, former Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Walsall, Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers forward.[85]
- 16 August 2024: Elliott Bennett, 35, former Wolverhampton Wanderers, Brighton & Hove Albion, Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and Shrewsbury Town midfielder/defender.[86]
- 17 August 2024: Phil Jones, 32, former England, Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United defender/midfielder.[87]
- 19 August 2024: Matt Smith, 35, former Oldham Athletic, Macclesfield Town, Leeds United, Fulham, Bristol City, Queens Park Rangers, Millwall and Salford City forward.[88]
Notes and References
- Web site: Swindon Town appoint Mark Kennedy as Head Coach . 2024-05-30 . www.swindontownfc.co.uk . en-gb.
- Web site: Gills part company with Stephen Clemence. Gillingham Football Club. 29 April 2024. 29 April 2024.
- Web site: Gillingham Football Club appoints new First-Team Manager. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
- News: Morecambe FC. Brannan departs the Shrimps. 30 April 2024. 3 May 2024.
- Web site: Derek Adams returns as First Team Manager. www.morecambefc.com. 3 June 2024. 3 June 2024.
- Web site: Argyle appoint Rooney as Head Coach Plymouth Argyle - PAFC . 2024-05-25 . www.pafc.co.uk . en.
- Web site: WELCOME TO SUNDERLAND: Régis Le Bris. www.safc.com. 22 June 2024. 23 June 2024.
- Web site: DARRELL CLARKE APPOINTED AS HEAD COACH . 2024-05-23 . www.barnsleyfc.co.uk . en-gb.
- Web site: Club Statement: Hull City And Liam Rosenior Part Ways. www.wearehullcity.co.uk. 7 May 2024. 7 May 2024.
- Web site: FC . Hull City . 2024-05-31 . Walter appointed new head coach . 2024-05-31 . Hull City . en.
- Web site: CLUB STATEMENT: BREITENREITER DEPARTS. www.htafc.com. 10 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: MICHAEL DUFF APPOINTED HEAD COACH . 2024-05-13 . www.htafc.com . en-gb.
- News: David Wagner departs Norwich City. Norwich City F.C.. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: Johannes Hoff Thorup appointed new Norwich City head coach . 2024-05-30 . Norwich City . en.
- News: BBC Sport. Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season. Mandeep. Sanghera. Timothy. Abraham. 26 January 2024. 26 January 2024.
- Web site: 2024-05-20 . Arne Slot to become Liverpool FC's new head coach - Liverpool FC . 2024-05-20 . www.liverpoolfc.com . en.
- Web site: Club Statement – David Moyes. www.whufc.com. 6 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Julen Lopetegui appointed West Ham United Head Coach. www.whufc.com. 23 May 2024. 23 May 2024.
- Web site: De Zerbi to leave Albion after Manchester United match. www.brightonandhovealbion.com. 18 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Albion appoint Hürzeler as new head coach . 2024-06-15 . www.brightonandhovealbion.com . en.
- Web site: Tony Mowbray stands down. www.bcfc.com. 21 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Chris Davies named Blues Manager. www.bcfc.com. 6 June 2024. 6 June 2024.
- Web site: Club Statement: Mauricio Pochettino. www.chelseafc.com. 21 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Enzo Maresca to become Chelsea Men's Head Coach. www.chelseafc.com. 3 June 2024. 3 June 2024.
- Web site: Club Statement: Darrell Clarke departs. www.ctfc.com. 23 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Club Statement: Pete Wild. www.barrowafc.com. 24 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Stephen Clemence unveiled as new Boss.. www.barrowafc.com. 31 May 2024. 31 May 2024.
- Web site: MANAGER MARTIN PATERSON LEAVES BURTON ALBION. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 31 May 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: MARK ROBINSON APPOINTED BURTON ALBION NEW HEAD COACH. www.burtonalbionfc.co.uk. 4 June 2024. 4 June 2024.
- Web site: Vincent Kompany: Bayern Munich appoint Belgian as head coach after leaving Burnley . BBC Sport . 29 May 2024 . 29 May 2024.
- Web site: SCOTT PARKER NAMED AS NEW BURNLEY BOSS. www.burnleyfootballclub.com. 5 July 2024. 6 July 2024.
- Web site: Enzo Maresca Departs Leicester City. www.lcfc.com. 3 June 2024. 3 June 2024.
- Web site: Leicester City Appoint Steve Cooper As First Team Manager. www.lcfc.com. 20 June 2024. 20 June 2024.
- Web site: Club Statement Newport County part company with Graham Coughlan. www.newport-county.co.uk. 20 June 2024. 20 June 2024.
- Web site: Nelson Jardim appointed Newport County's Head Coach. www.newport-county.co.uk. 16 July 2024. 16 July 2024.
- Web site: Ryan Lowe Leaves by Mutual Consent . 2024-08-12 . www.pnefc.net.
- Web site: Paul Heckingbottom Appointed First Team Manager. www.pnefc.net. 20 August 2024. 20 August 2024.
- Web site: Club Statement Neil Critchley. www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. 21 August 2024. 21 August 2024.
- Web site: Ex Boro keeper Glan Letheren passes away . 2024-06-07 . Scarborough Athletic F.C..
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn00gryw07yo Norwich City legend Terry Allcock dies, aged 88
- https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2024/06/willie-carlin-1940-2024-rest-in-peace Willie Carlin: 1940–2024
- Web site: 11 June 2024 . Barry Butler (1962–2024) . 11 June 2024 . Chester Football Club . en-US.
- Web site: Bolton Wanderers legend Tommy Banks passes away at 94 . The Bolton News . 13 June 2024.
- https://efcheritagesociety.com/mick-gannon-remembered/, Mick Gannon remembered, Everton Heritage Society, 18 June 2024
- Web site: Ex-Arsenal and Everton striker Campbell dies aged 54 . BBC Sport . 2024-06-15 . 2024-06-15.
- Web site: RIP, Frank D'Arcy . www.evertonfc.com . 16 June 2024 . en.
- https://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/pompey-mourn-john-mcclelland/ Pompey Mourn John McClelland
- https://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/15/matija-sarkic/, Matija Sarkic Statement, Millwall FC, 15 June 2024
- https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2024/june/makepiece/ Brian Makepeace 1931-2024
- https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2024/june/obituary--roy-ironside---1935-2024/, Obituary| Roy Ironside - 1935-2024, Rotherham United FC, 19 June 2024
- https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/sport/24402664.swindon-town-legend-andy-rowland-passes-away-aged-69/, Swindon Town legend Andy Rowland dies at age of 69, Wiltshire Times, 21 June 2024
- https://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/2024/july/01/bobby-tebutt/, Bobby Tebbutt, Northampton Town FC, 1 July 2024
- https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/2024/july/02/jeff-whitefoot-1933-2024/ Jeff Whitefoot: 1933-2024
- https://www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2024/july/05/dudley-roberts--1945---2024/ Dudley Roberts: 1945 - 2024
- News: Ron Stockin 1931–2024 . 19 July 2024 . Wolverhampton Wanderers . 19 July 2024.
- News: Giant Killing Goalkeeper, Fred Potter, Passes Away . 24 July 2024 . Hereford F.C. . 24 July 2024.
- News: Ex-Leicester boss Shakespeare dies . BBC Sport . 1 August 2024 . 1 August 2024 .
- News: Gibson . John . Newcastle United legend Tommy Cassidy dies aged 73 after Alzheimer's battle . 2 August 2024 . Chronicle Live . 2 August 2024.
- Web site: George Herd . Clyde F.C. . 6 August 2024 . 5 August 2024.
- Web site: 6 August 2024 . Bobby Thomson (1937–2024) . 6 August 2024 . Aston Villa F.C..
- https://yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/in-memoriam-alan-little/ In Memoriam: Alan Little
- Web site: Liam Munroe Passes Away. Ards F.C.. 10 August 2024. 10 August 2024.
- https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/roy-greaves-1947-2024, Roy Greaves 1947-2024, Bolton Wanderers FC, 12 August 2024
- https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cx2n8n7x71lo Derry City treble winner Jim McLaughlin passes away
- https://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/nottingham-forest-transfer-felipe-released-9321119, Defender reveals the host of transfer offers after Nottingham Forest exit was confirmed, Nottingham Post, 3 June 2024
- Web site: David Marshall: Hibs keeper retires from playing and takes on new role . BBC Sport . 10 June 2024 . 10 June 2024.
- Web site: Ex-St Mirren and Kilmarnock midfielder Stephen McGinn announces retirement . BBC Sport . 11 June 2024 . 11 June 2024.
- https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/sport/24389865.ipswich-town-paul-anderson-announces-retirement-football/, Ipswich Town: Paul Anderson announces his retirement from football, Ipswich Star, 16 June 2024
- Web site: 18 June 2024 . Former Chelsea and Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand announces retirement . 18 June 2024 . Sky Sports.
- News: Former Watford, Ipswich Town, Rotherham United and Chesterfield goalkeeper announces retirement. Derbyshire Times. 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024.
- Web site: Michael Liddle announces his retirement from football. www.blythspartans.com. 22 June 2024. 23 June 2024.
- 1805227008353317345 . lukedaniels88 . After 20 years its time to retire from playing football. It has been a privilege to have represented so many fantastic football clubs over the years and I have been so fortunate to have shared a dressing room with so many amazing players and people. I got to live my dream!.
- News: Weltmeister Mustafi beendet Karriere - und heuert beim DFB an . 25 June 2024 . Kicker . 25 June 2024 . German.
- https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/preston-north-end-bradford-city-bolton-wanderers-news-jamie-proctor-port-vale-4681329, Ex-Preston North End, Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers man retires from professional football, Lancashire Evening Post, 27 June 2024
- News: Hull City send classy message to Tom Huddlestone as ex-Tottenham midfielder confirms retirement. 2 July 2024 . 2 July 2024 . www.hulldailymail.co.uk .
- https://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/2024/july/05/ben-gladwin-retires-from-football-and-joins-the-coaching-staff/, Ben Gladwin retires from football and joins the coaching staff, Crawley Town FC, 5 July 2024
- Web site: Alcantara . Thiago . 8 July 2024 . I will always be willing to give back what I have been given and I am grateful for the time I have enjoyed it.Thank you, football. And to all who accompanied me and made me a better player and person along the way. See you soon, Thiago. . 8 July 2024 . Instagram.
- News: Knockaert Retirement Post. Anthony Knockaert Instagram Account. 11 July 2024.
- Web site: Stearman Appointed As First Team Coach! Solihull Moors FC . 2024-07-11 . www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk . en.
- Web site: 16 July 2024 . Ex-Celtic & Aberdeen favourite Hayes pens emotional retirement message . 16 July 2024 . Glasgow Times.
- Web site: Hayes has no regrets as he announces move into coaching. BBC Sport. 16 July 2024. 16 July 2024.
- Web site: ALEX FLETCHER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT. www.westonsmareafc.co.uk. 21 July 2024. 21 July 2024.
- https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/sheffield-wednesdays-former-multi-million-pound-signing-makes-shock-retirement-decision-4714279, 'Wasn't easy' - Sheffield Wednesday's former multi-million pound signing makes shock retirement decision, Sheffield Star, 24 July 2024
- https://x.com/TheCurtisDavies/status/1819071475741348241, Curtis Davies X account, 1 August 2024
- https://x.com/clavery13/status/1819788465317523631, Caolan Lavery X, 3 August 2024
- https://x.com/Ebenno88/status/1824543960439853398, Elliott Bennett retires, X (formerly twitter), Elliott Bennett, 16 August 2024
- Web site: Phil Jones: Ex-Manchester United defender targets coaching after retirement. 17 August 2024. BBC Sport.
- Web site: Matt Smith: Striker has announced his retirement. BBC Sport. 19 August 2024. 20 August 2024.