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  1. EFL's 'Scan to Smile' highlights community work

    Millwall supporters involved in one of the EFL's club charity projects cheer and lift one of their team-matesEFL

    A new initiative highlighting the work of football club charities has been launched by the English Football League (EFL).

    'Scan to Smile' will be rolled out in stadiums across the EFL from Friday until the end of January, with supporters invited to scan QR codes on posters displayed around grounds.

    Each scan will unlock a short, uplifting story from a person whose life has been positively impacted by the support of their local club charity.

    The subjects tackled include mental health support, combating loneliness, improving physical wellbeing, employability and confidence.

    The EFL said it hoped the initiative would use "the reach and influence of football to offer fans a moment of positivity on matchday".

    Trevor Birch, chief executive at the EFL, said: "Behind every club are people whose lives have been positively changed through the work and dedication of their local EFL club charity.

    "This initiative gives supporters the chance to see that impact first-hand and reminds us that football truly is a force for good."

  3. Derby County defender Ryan Nyambe in action for the rams

  4. Reading forward Jack Marriott celebrates after scoring

  5. Reading boss Leam Richardson looks on from the sidelines

  6. Ben Elliott in action for Reading FC

  7. Leyton Orient hat-trick goalscorer Dom Ballard

  8. Will Keane celebrates scoring a goal for Preston North End

  10. Ricardo Santos in action for Swansea

  11. A general view picture of St James Park, Exeter's stadium.

  12. Randell Williams runs

  13. Reading midfielder Charlie Savage looking to his right

  14. Reading owner Rob Couhig looks on at a game in his blue suit jacket and white shirt

  15. Hull recall Jacob from Reading loan due to injury

    Matty Jacob during a match for ReadingGetty Images

    Hull City left-back Matty Jacob has returned from his loan spell with Reading to continue his treatment for a long-term knee injury.

    The 24-year-old was initially signed on a season-long loan in the summer but picked up the problem during a FA Cup match against Carlisle United in November to cut his time at the Select Car Leasing Stadium short.

    Jacob made 16 appearances across all competitions for the Royals, playing all 90 minutes in 10 League One games.

    The Tigers are currently without favoured left wing-back Ryan Giles, who has suffered a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the 1-0 loss to Stoke City on New Year's Day.

  16. Daniel Kyerewaa scores for Reading

  17. EFL match ball

  18. Gustav Lindgren scored for Peterborough

  19. Reading celebrate a goal

  20. Coventry City players celebrating next to a large yellow question mark on a black background

  21. A general view of the SCL Stadium in Reading ahead of a match against Northampton Town in October. It is dark outside and the stadium's floodlights are on.

  22. Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan celebrates by placing his hand across his face

  23. A football post and net

  24. Jack Marriott in action for Reading

  25. EFL ball