EFL reveals key dates for the 2023/24 season
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The Shrimps are back in League Two after the first relegation in the club’s history was confirmed with defeat at Exeter City last weekend.
Their fixture schedule, along with those of the 71 other EFL clubs, will be published at 9am on June 22.
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Round one of the Carabao Cup then takes place the following midweek.
The EFL Trophy commences in the week starting September 4, with the final due on April 7.
The key dates are as follows:
Fixture release date: June 22
Opening day: August 5
Carabao Cup round one: w/c August 7
EFL Trophy round one: w/c September 4
EFL Trophy final: April 7, 2024
League Two play-off final: May 19, 2024