The excitement is building in the world of football as the EFL has confirmed the schedule for the play-offs in the Championship, League One, and League Two for the 2025/26 season. This announcement, reported by Sky Sports Football, comes as fans eagerly await the conclusion of the regular season, which will wrap up on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Following the end of the regular season, the play-off semi-finals will kick off soon after, taking place between Friday, May 8 and Friday, May 15. This is a crucial time for clubs vying for promotion, with each match carrying significant weight. For local supporters, the play-offs represent a chance for teams like Lincoln City FC to shine on a bigger stage.
The play-off finals are set to be held over the Bank Holiday weekend of May 23, 24, and 25, with fans able to watch all 15 play-off matches live on Sky Sports. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who may not have been able to attend the matches in person, ensuring that every supporter can cheer on their team from the comfort of their own home.
In the Championship, the semi-finals will feature Hull City taking on Millwall on Friday, May 8, at 8pm, followed by Middlesbrough facing Southampton on Saturday, May 9, at 12.30pm. The second legs will see Millwall host Hull on Monday, May 11, and Southampton welcome Middlesbrough on Tuesday, May 12, both at 8pm. The Championship play-off final will take place on Saturday, May 23, at Wembley Stadium.
League One will see Stevenage face Stockport on Saturday, May 9, at 3pm, and Bolton will take on Bradford later that day at 8pm. The second legs are scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, both at 8pm. The League One final is set for Sunday, May 24, at Wembley.
In League Two, the action kicks off with Grimsby hosting Salford on Sunday, May 10, at 3pm, while Chesterfield will face Notts County later that evening at 6pm. The second legs will take place on Friday, May 15, with Salford hosting Grimsby at 7.15pm and Notts County welcoming Chesterfield at 8pm. The League Two play-off final will conclude the series on Monday, May 25, at Wembley.
As the play-off season approaches, fans across Lincolnshire are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the football season. With so much at stake, the community's support for their local teams will be more important than ever.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming play-offs? Who do you think will make it to Wembley this year?