EFL blasts UEFA over Champions League, League Cup fixture clash

August 31, 2026

By Adegboyega Adeleye

The English Football League (EFL) has expressed disappointment with UEFA after the European football governing body scheduled a Champions League fixture involving Liverpool on the same night as Everton’s Carabao Cup clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

According to Reuters, the EFL said UEFA’s decision forced it to rearrange fixtures after Liverpool’s Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid was scheduled for September 9, the same date initially fixed for Everton’s home tie against Wolves.

The EFL said logistical challenges involving the police meant Liverpool and Everton could not host home matches on the same evening.

EFL blasts UEFA over Champions League, League Cup fixture clash

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