Watford, Bolton Wanderers and Accrington Stanley have been named 2024/25 Grounds Teams of the Season in the EFL.

Grounds Teams throughout the EFL work tirelessly to make sure pitch surfaces are of a high quality through all weather and conditions.

The award for the Grounds Teams of the Season celebrates the staff who have produced the best quality pitches in each division across the course of the campaign.

Pitches are assessed by the referee and a visiting team official for all EFL League matches, and awarded scores based on three criteria (Grass Coverage, Traction and Debris).

The top Clubs from each division with the highest divisional average are then visited by members of the team from STRI (Sports Turf Research Institute) who carry out further assessments.

In the Championship, Watford were named winners for the playing surface at Vicarage Road, with Burnley and Middlesbrough highly commended.

In League One, Bolton Wanderers were crowned winners, edging out Stockport County, who were highly commended alongside Blackpool.

Accrington Stanley won the award in League Two ahead of MK Dons, Notts County and Chesterfield, who were all highly commended.

Winners

Championship – Watford

League One – Bolton Wanderers

League Two – Accrington Stanley

Highly Commended

Championship – Burnley & Middlesbrough

League One – Stockport County & Blackpool

League Two – MK Dons, Notts County & Chesterfield

EFL 2024/25 Grounds Teams of the Season revealed

EFL 2024/25 Grounds Teams of the Season revealed