EFL play-off dates: Key details for Barnsley, Doncaster Rovers and potentially Leeds United and Hull City

Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers are among the clubs set to compete in the EFL play-offs.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 30th Apr 2024, 13:44 BST

The former may have stumbled towards the finish line in League One but the latter ended the regular League Two season with a flourish. Both clubs now have the opportunity to seal promotion to a higher tier before the season officially ends.

There could also be play-off action for Yorkshire clubs in the Championship, with Leeds United in danger of missing out on automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Hull City could also book a place in the top six on the final day of the season if they pick up three points and West Bromwich Albion are beaten.

The EFL play-offs are just round the corner. Image: Stephen Pond/Getty ImagesThe EFL play-offs are just round the corner. Image: Stephen Pond/Getty Images
The EFL play-offs are just round the corner. Image: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

With the EFL play-offs just around the corner, here are all the key dates for fans.

Championship

Sunday, May 12: 6th v 3rd, 12:30pm (Semi-final first leg)

Sunday, May 12: 5th v 4th, 2:15pm (Semi-final first leg)

Thursday, May 16: 3rd v 6th, 8pm (Semi-final second leg)

Friday, May 17: 4th v 5th, 8pm (Semi-final second leg)

Sunday, May 26: Play-off final, TBC

League One

Friday, May 3: Barnsley v Bolton Wanderers, 7:30pm (Semi-final first leg)

Saturday, May 4: Oxford United v Peterborough United, 7:45pm (Semi-final first leg)

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Tuesday, May 7: Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley, 8pm (Semi-final second leg)

Wednesday, May 8: Peterborough United v Oxford United, 8pm (Semi-final second leg)

Saturday, May 18: Play-off final, TBC

League Two

Monday, May 6: Crawley Town v Milton Keynes Dons, 3pm (Semi-final first leg)

Monday, May 6: Crewe Alexandra v Doncaster Rovers, 5:30pm (Semi-final first leg)

Thursday, May 9: Milton Keynes Dons v Crawley Town, 8pm (Semi-final second leg)

Friday, May 10: Doncaster Rovers v Crewe Alexandra, 8pm (Semi-final second leg)

Sunday, May 19: Play-off final, TBC

Related topics:BarnsleyLeague OneLeague TwoYorkshirePremier League

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.