The English Football League, which operates the three club divisions below the top-tier Premier League, is in discussions with social media company Twitter and internet company Amazon over digital rights in the UK for its League One and League Two competitions, according to The Times.
The newspaper said that the EFL is considering introducing a tailored service for supporters in the UK that would facilitate the streaming of every third-tier League One fixture and fourth-tier League Two match that does not kick off at 3pm on a Saturday afternoon. The agreement would come into effect in 2019.
In May, the EFL announced plans to introduce a new live-streaming and content platform for overseas fans, known as iFollow, which will allow supporters based outside the UK and Ireland to watch up to 46 live matches per club over the course of the regular season. Subscribers will pay £110 (€123/$143) for the iFollow service.
The Times said any deal with Twitter or Amazon would incorporate the iFollow service, which is being introduced for the 2017-18 season.
Earlier this month, the EFL issued an invitation to tender for its domestic live broadcast rights. Its current agreement with pay-television broadcaster Sky has two seasons left to run.