Key facts
- Trevor Birch will step down as EFL chief executive.
- His tenure will end after the 2026-27 season.
- Birch has been CEO since January 2021.
Trevor Birch, the chief executive of the English Football League (EFL), has announced his intention to step down from his position. Birch, who has been in the role since January 2021, will conclude his tenure at the end of the 2026-27 season. This marks the end of his six-year period leading the organization. The announcement signals a significant change in the leadership of the EFL.