The shortlists have been revealed for the 2018 EFL Awards taking place on Sunday 15th April at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Awards will be given out across 12 categories at the star-studded event attended by players, managers, clubs, legends of the game and media in central London.

Fulham’s young star Ryan Sessegnon has been shortlisted for an impressive four awards. The 17-year-old, who has scored 14 goals in the League this season, is nominated for the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season, EA Sports Young Player of the Season, LFE Apprentice of the Year and Football Manager Team of the Season.



Wolves’ Ruben Neves is in contention for three awards with the Portuguese playmaker set to contest the Championship Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and EFL Team of the Season. Fulham’s creative midfielder Tom Cairney, who has been instrumental in Fulham’s charge for the Play-Offs, is shortlisted for the Championship Player of the Season and Team of the Season.



In the flagship Player of the Season award in League One, Blackburn Rovers’ highly rated attacking midfielder Bradley Dack has scored 16 goals this season to help Rovers into top spot and gain his place on the shortlist. Dack is joined by another creative midfielder, Wigan Athletic’s Nick Powell, who has been a key figure in his side’s charge for the Championship, the former Manchester United player has 14 goals so far this campaign. Making up the shortlist is Peterborough United’s Jack Marriott, the striker is the leading goalscorer in League One with an impressive 25 goals scored in league competition.



The shortlist for the League Two Player of the Season features the League’s top two goalscorers. Accrington Stanley’s Billy Kee has 21 goals so far this season whilst Cheltenham Town’s Mohamed Eisa is just one goal behind on 20. Wycombe Wanderers’ Adebayo Akinfenwa is also shortlisted, the 35-year-old using his physical prowess to give Wycombe Wanderers a great chance of promotion.



All 72 EFL managers were invited to vote for their players of the season, with votes also compiled for the Championship, League One and League Two Teams of the Season (full details below). The overall EFL Team of the Season will be announced on the night of the awards.



Other awards to be announced on the night include the Realise Family Club of the Year, Checkatrade Community Club of the Year, LFE Apprentice of the Year, SMG Insight Supporter of the Year, Sir Tom Finney Award and Contribution to League Football award. The Mitre Goal of the Year will also be voted for on the night.



Also announced will be players selected for a Special Recognition Award to celebrate the EFL’s continued commitment to Youth Development. From the 2018/19 season, all EFL clubs will need to name at least one Club Developed player on each team sheet for any EFL game and this award will recognise a star-studded Club Developed XI, showcasing players ‘born and raised’ in the EFL, as a result of the excellent work of EFL clubs in developing some of the most talented footballers in the country.

Shortlist: 2018 EFL Awards

Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season

Thomas Cairney – Fulham

Ruben Neves – Wolverhampton Wanderers

Ryan Sessegnon – Fulham



Sky Bet League One Player of the Season

Bradley Dack – Blackburn Rovers

Jack Marriott – Peterborough United

Nick Powell – Wigan Athletic



Sky Bet League Two Player of the Season

Adebayo Akinfenwa – Wycombe Wanderers

Mohamed Eisa – Cheltenham Town

Billy Kee – Accrington Stanley



EA Sports Young Player of the Season

James Maddison – Norwich City

Ruben Neves – Wolverhampton Wanderers

Ryan Sessegnon – Fulham



LFE Apprentice of the Year – Championship

Alex Hunt – Sheffield Wednesday

Danny Loader – Reading

Ryan Sessegnon – Fulham

LFE Apprentice of the Year – League One

Dru Yearwood – Southend United

Lewis Freestone – Peterborough United

Anthony Hartigan – AFC Wimbledon

LFE Apprentice of the Year – League Two

George Lloyd – Cheltenham Town

Jordan Ponticelli – Coventry City

Ben Wilmot – Stevenage



Checkatrade Community Club of the Year

North West – Blackburn Rovers

Yorkshire & North East – Middlesbrough

Midlands – Derby County

London – Charlton Athletic

South East – Portsmouth

South West & Wales – Bristol City



Sir Tom Finney and Contribution to League Football Awards

To be announced on the night



Special Recognition Award – Club Developed XI

To be announced on the night



PFA Player in the Community

Divisional winners to be announced w/c 9th April. Overall winner to be announced on the night.



SMG Insight Supporter of the Year

Divisional winners to be announced w/c 9th April. Overall winner to be announced on the night.



Realise Family Club of the Year

Divisional winners to be announced w/c 9th April. Overall winner to be announced on the night.



Mitre Goal of the Year



The EFL Awards audience will vote for the overall winner.



TOP 5

Graham Carey

Blackpool v PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

30th December 2017

Olly Lee

LUTON TOWN v Cambridge United

18th November 2017

Marcus Maddison

PETERBOROUGH UNITED v Shrewsbury Town

28th October 2017

Aiden O’Brien

MILLWALL v Northampton Town

14th April 2017

Adam Reach

Aston Villa v SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

4th November 2017

EFL Team of the Season - Sky Bet Championship



Goalkeeper



John Ruddy

Wolverhampton Wanderers



Defenders

Ryan Sessegnon

Fulham



Conor Coady

Wolverhampton Wanderers



John Terry

Aston Villa

Ryan Fredericks

Fulham



Midfielders



Tom Cairney

Fulham



Ruben Neves

Wolverhampton Wanderers



James Maddison

Norwich City



Forwards



Bobby Reid

Bristol City



Matej Vydra

Derby County



Albert Adomah

Aston Villa



Manager



Neil Warnock

Cardiff City



EFL Team of the Season - Sky Bet League One



Goalkeeper



David Raya

Blackburn Rovers



Defenders



Nathan Byrne

Wigan Athletic



Charlie Mulgrew

Blackburn Rovers



Dan Burn

Wigan Athletic



Omar Beckles

Shrewsbury Town



Midfielders

Graham Carey

Plymouth Argyle



Bradley Dack

Blackburn Rovers



Sam Morsy

Wigan Athletic



Jon Nolan

Shrewsbury Town

Nick Powell

Wigan Athletic



Forward



Jack Marriott

Peterborough United



Manager



Paul Hurst

Shrewsbury Town





EFL Team of the Season - Sky Bet League Two



Goalkeeper



Lee Burge

Coventry City



Defenders



Dan Potts

Luton Town



Alan Sheehan

Luton Town



Jordan Willis

Coventry City



Jack Stacey

Luton Town

Midfielders



Michael Bostwick

Lincoln City



Luke Berry

Luton Town

Sean McConville

Accrington Stanley



Forwards



Adebayo Akinfenwa

Wycombe Wanderers



Danny Hylton

Luton Town



Billy Kee

Accrington Stanley



Manager



John Coleman

Accrington Stanley

Please note that loan players are not eligible for Player or Team of the Season awards.