EFL confirm change to League One semi-final date and kick-off time

BOTH semi-final first-legs in this year’s League One play-offs are now scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4.

The initial schedule had Wanderers facing a Friday night away trip if they finished third, but the EFL has now altered their plan, with the match now due to kick-off at 3pm the following day.

If Bolton finish fourth they will also play on the Saturday, but with a 7.45pm kick-off.

Both semi-final kick-off times are still subject to change, depending on the teams involved and advice from local police.

The home second leg dates and kick-off times remain unchanged, with third v sixth due to take place on Tuesday, May 7 (8pm kick-off), and fourth v fifth on Wednesday, May 8 (8pm kick-off).

The kick off time of the final at Wembley on May 18 is also currently unconfirmed.

Although it has been widely advertised as 3pm, television scheduling issues mean it could be moved as late as 5.30pm.

NEW SCHEDULE

League One semi-final A (6th v 3rd) - Saturday, May 4 (3pm*).

League One semi-final B (5th v 4th) - Saturday, May 4 (7.45pm*).

* Subject to change.

League One semi-final A (3rd v 6th) - Tuesday, May 7 (8pm).

League One semi-final B (4th v 5th) - Wednesday, May 8 (8pm).

Play-off final at Wembley - Saturday, May 18 (TBC).