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EFL to vote on future of matchday programmes

Several clubs have queried if they’re necessary in era of more and more social media

A young fan reads his matchday programme ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers at Ewood Park. Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 18:41

EFL clubs are set to vote on the future of the matchday programme in June.

The EFL revealed several of its members have queried the requirement for clubs to offer a physical version of their product in an era of social media.

Those clubs have reported a drop in sales in the current climate and there will now be a ballot on the issue at the forthcoming summer meeting.

A statement issued by the EFL said: “At its summer meeting in June 2018, EFL clubs will vote on a proposal that will determine whether or not it is an absolute requirement to produce a match programme from the start of season 2018/19 onwards.

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“A number of clubs have asked the EFL if the mandatory publication of a match programme can be addressed as a result of an overall decline in sales and the proliferation of digital and social media, which has the ability to deliver the same content in a more cost effective manner.

“Irrespective of the outcome at June’s AGM, the EFL will continue to produce a match programme for its five competition finals — the Carabao Cup, Checkatrade Trophy and Sky Bet Play-Offs.”– PA