Key 2019/20 EFL dates for Leeds United - fixture release, transfer window and season start dates
Leeds United are preparing for another season of Championship football - but what key dates do fans need to know for this summer and beyond in 2019/20?
Key EFL dates for 2019/20
Fixture Release Date – Thursday 20 June 2019, 9am
Start Date – Saturday 3 August 2019
Carabao Cup Round One – w/c 12 August 2019
Carabao Cup Final – Sunday 1 March 2020
EFL Trophy Round One – w/c 2 September 2019
EFL Trophy Final – Sunday 5 April 2020
League Two Play-Off Final – Saturday 16 May 2020
League One Play-Off Final – Sunday 24 May 2020
Championship Play-Off Final – Monday 25 May 2020
Transfer window key dates
The summer transfer window opened for EFL clubs on May 6, with the Premier League window opening on May 16.
The deadline for Championship clubs for all incoming permanent and loan registrations will close at 5pm on Thursday 8 August, 2019 - which is in line with the Premier League window.
League One and League Two clubs, though, will have until 5pm on Monday 2 September, 2019, due to August 31 falling on a Saturday.