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What are the EFL rules on homegrown players?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the rules on homegrown players used by the English Football League across the Championship, League One and League Two…

By Jonty Colman · Yahoo

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:16 PM

Key Things to Know

EFL clubs must have a minimum of eight homegrown players registered in their squad.
The homegrown player rule applies to teams in the Championship, League One, and League Two.
The regulation sets minimum registration requirements for domestic talent across the EFL.

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English Football League rules establish requirements for homegrown talent across the organization's three divisions. In the Championship, League One, and League Two, clubs must have a minimum of eight homegrown players registered in their playing squad.

The regulations apply across all levels of the EFL structure to ensure domestic player representation. Detailed guidelines set out the specific registration standards required for teams competing in English league football below the Premier League.

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