Lampard and Hellberg Among Nominees for EFL Manager of the Season Award

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 at the annual ceremony on April 19, which will be 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, the Manager of the Season award will be contested by Michael Skubala, Graham Alexander, Brian Barry-Murphy, and Alex Revell, while the Player of the Season award nominees include Dom Ballard, Owen Bailey, Jack Moylan, and Sonny Bradley. The League Two Manager of the Season award nominees are Andy Woodman, Paul Warne, Micky Mellon, and Neil Harris, with the Player of the Season award nominees including Aaron Drinan, Mitch Pinnock, Callum Paterson, and Omar Sowumni. The EFL Young Player of the Season awards will also be presented, along with the EFL Teams of the Season and Goal of the Season. The Contribution to League Football and Sir Tom Finney awards will be given out on the night, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport. Additional awards will be presented for community work, player engagement, and environmental initiatives.