Lampard and Hellberg Among Nominees for EFL Manager of the Season

The EFL has announced the nominees for the 2026 EFL Awards, 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 at the annual ceremony on April 19, broadcast live on Sky Sports Football. The nominees for the EFL Championship Player of the Season award include Hayden Hackney, Carl Rushworth, Femi Azeez, and Zan Vipotnik. In League One, Michael Skubala, Graham Alexander, Brian Barry-Murphy, and Alex Revell are nominated for the Manager of the Season award, while Dom Ballard, Owen Bailey, Jack Moylan, and Sonny Bradley are up for the Player of the Season award. The League Two Manager of the Season nominees are Andy Woodman, Paul Warne, Micky Mellon, and Neil Harris, with Aaron Drinan, Mitch Pinnock, Callum Paterson, and Omar Sowumni nominated for the Player of the Season award. The EFL Young Player of the Season awards will be presented divisionally, and the EFL Teams of the Season and Goal of the Season will be announced on the night. The Contribution to League Football and Sir Tom Finney awards will also be given out, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport. Seven additional off-the-pitch awards will be presented, including the Community Club of the Season, Community Player of the Season, and Environmental Award.