Supporters should be very excited at the prospect of some mouthwatering ties throughout the Championship, League One and League Two. The first semi-final of the Championship opens on Thursday May 8th. Many more exciting match-ups await, as fans look forward to an exciting lineup of crucial matches leading up to the finals at Wembley.
Bristol City vs. Sheffield Untied
Thursday, May 8, Ashton Gate, in first leg of Championship semi-finals. This highly anticipated match will kick off at 8:00 PM. The following day, Coventry City will face Sunderland at CBS Arena, starting at 8:00 PM. These matches promise to set the tone for a raucous opening to the play-off series. Teams will battle tooth and nail for the opportunity to win promotion.
Championship Semi-Finals
Following the initial matches, the second leg of the Championship semi-finals will unfold with Sheffield United hosting Bristol City on Monday, May 12, at Bramall Lane, starting at 8:00 PM. Additionally, Sunderland will welcome Coventry City to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, May 13, kicking off at 8:00 PM. These semi-final matches will decide which two teams will move on to the last round of play-offs.
The victors from these two-legged semi-finals will only be a giant leap away from their dreams. They’ll then be only one rung up the ladder from a promotion to England’s Premier League! The energy and enthusiasm around these games is palpable. Supporters are already dreaming of what might be, which can determine their teams’ fortunes for seasons to come.
League One and League Two Semi-Finals
In the League Two semi-finals, Chesterfield will face Walsall on Sunday, May 11, at SMH Group Stadium, kicking off at 3:30 PM. Later that day, Notts County will take on AFC Wimbledon at Meadow Lane, beginning at 6:30 PM. These matches are indeed important for both leagues as teams on the verge of making the finals continue to jockey for playoff positioning.
The second legs in League Two feature Walsall hosting Chesterfield on Friday, May 16, at Poundland Bescot Stadium at 8:00 PM. Meanwhile, AFC Wimbledon will face Notts County on Saturday, May 17, at Cherry Red Records Stadium, starting at 12:30 PM. The stakes couldn’t be higher as teams fight tooth and nail for promotion through this cutthroat format.
Finals at Wembley
The League One final will take place on Saturday, May 24, at Wembley Stadium. The specific kick-off time still needs to be determined. The League Two final is on Monday, May 26, at Wembley. The kick-off time is still to be determined, but the excitement is already building! The Championship final has yet to be specifically mentioned in terms of festivities but is absolutely something everyone involved is looking forward to most, fans and teams included.
We have a whopping 15 play-off matches live on Sky Sports so there’s plenty to sink your teeth into! This provides fans the opportunity to practically ride along with their teams as they each take aim at achieving success within their respective leagues.
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