THE EFL is reportedly considering a shock shake-up to the 2026/27 season calendar.The potential plans would see the campaign begin in JULY and cut players’ holidays short.AlamyThe EFL could start the 2026/27 season in JULY[/caption]ReutersThis season started with a 1-1 draw between Birmingham City and Ipswich Town[/caption]The current season began on August 8 as Birmingham City drew 1-1 with Ipswich Town.The Daily Mail have claimed that EFL bosses are considering starting with League Cup fixtures a week earlier.This means if there were any Friday night games, then they would fall on July 31 2026.The reports state that this is one of several options being discussed due to the current pressurised calendar.It is claimed that a decision would be made by the EFL board after consulting with clubs.Next season is already set for disruption with a merged three-week international break.This will cause more League Cup fixtures to be played before English sides kick off their European campaigns.It is suggested that not every club would be in favour of the move as it would limit their chances to take part in cash-funding friendlies.SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOINThe Premier League is expected to start the 2026/27 season on August 21.This would be mean many top-flight clubs will still be on pre-season tours, which would provide the luxury ties for lower-league sides. It would not be the first time the EFL has kicked off in July as the winter Qatar World Cup in 2022 forced an earlier start.However, it would mean the season could start less than a fortnight after the World Cup final on July 19.The League Cup is a key driver for revenue for EFL clubs but is facing question marks due to other focuses from top clubs.The recent weekend threw up plenty of drama in the EFL as the Championship clash between Southampton and Portsmouth saw managers Will Still and John Mousinho share an intense handshake.Sheffield United SACKED Ruben Selles after losing all six of his games in charge of the club.The Blades are reportedly considering bringing back Chris Wilder to the dugout to steer them away from the relegation zone.While West Brom‘s match with Derby was delayed by three minutes after a bird of prey dropped a pigeon carcass onto the pitch.