Further to our article last night which reported that the 2011/2012 Football League season will start on Saturday August 6th, more key dates have been announced by the Football League.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE DATES FOR NEXT SEASON
Fixtures Released
Fixtures will be released on June 17th 2011.
Season Start
The 2011/2012 Football League season will start on Saturday August 6th 2011.
League Cup Dates
1st Round August 9/10th, 2nd Round August 23/24th, 3rd Round September 20/21st, 4th Round October 25/26th, Quarter-Finals November 29/30th. Semi-Finals (1) January 10/11th, Semi-Finals (2) January 24/25th, Final February 26th.
Christmas Matches
There will be a game on Boxing Day. New Years Eve and January 2nd 2012.
Season finishes
Championship April 28/29th due to Euro 2012, League One & Two May 5/6th
Play-Offs
Championship Final at Wembley - Saturday May 19th 2012
League One and League Two - Weekend of May 26th and 27th 2012.
League Cup Dates
1st Round August 9/10th, 2nd Round August 23/24th, 3rd Round September 20/21st, 4th Round October 25/26th, Quarter-Finals November 29/30th. Semi-Finals (1) January 10/11th, Semi-Finals (2) January 24/25th, Final February 26th.
Christmas Matches
There will be a game on Boxing Day. New Years Eve and January 2nd 2012.
Season finishes
Championship April 28/29th due to Euro 2012, League One & Two May 5/6th
Play-Offs
Championship Final at Wembley - Saturday May 19th 2012
League One and League Two - Weekend of May 26th and 27th 2012.