Lampard and Hellberg Among Nominees for EFL Manager of the Season

The nominees for the 2026 EFL Awards have been announced, with Frank Lampard, Alex Neil, Sergej Jakirovic, and Kim Hellberg shortlisted for the EFL Championship Manager of the Season award. The winners will be revealed live on Sky Sports Football on April 19. The EFL Championship Player of the Season award will be contested by Hayden Hackney, Carl Rushworth, Femi Azeez, and Zan Vipotnik, while the League One and League Two Manager and Player of the Season awards will feature a range of nominees. The EFL Young Player of the Season, Teams of the Season, and Goal of the Season will also be announced, along with several off-the-pitch awards, including the Community Club of the Season and the Community Player of the Season.