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The race for promotion from League Two will soon be heading into its final and most dramatic phase as four clubs are set to to battle it out in the 2026 League Two play-offs.
One team will join the automatically promoted sides by winning the playoff final at Wembley Stadium.
What are the 2026 League Two play-offs?
The League Two play-offs are contested by the teams that finish between fourth and seventh place in the final 2025/26 League Two standings.
The winners earn promotion to League One for the 2026/27 season. The format consists of two-legged semi-finals followed by a one-off final at Wembley.
Which teams have qualified for the 2026 League Two play-offs?
The final standings are not yet confirmed. Below are the latest standings in League Two. The positions at the end of the season can determine the four play-off teams (positions 4–7).
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | +11 | 39 |
| 2 | Notts County | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | +13 | 37 |
| 3 | Swindon Town | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | +9 | 37 |
| 4 | Bromley | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | +9 | 36 |
| 5 | Milton Keynes Dons | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | +14 | 33 |
| 6 | Salford City | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 33 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | +5 | 32 |
| 8 | Crewe Alexandra | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | +6 | 31 |
| 9 | Cambridge United | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | +4 | 31 |
Last updated: December 15, 2025, 11:55 am GMT
League Two 2026 playoffs: Fixtures & results
The 2026 League Two play-offs will take place in mid-May, with two-legged semi-finals followed by the winner-takes-all final at Wembley Stadium. Fixtures will be updated here once confirmed.
League Two playoff semi-finals
| Date | Fixture | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | TBC | Sky Sports / Paramount+ |
League Two playoff final
| Date | Fixture | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2026 | TBC | Sky Sports / Paramount+ |
When & where is the League Two 2026 playoff final?
The 2026 League Two play-off final returns to Wembley Stadium, with the showpiece traditionally falling on the late May Bank Holiday weekend - the EFL has confirmed the final to be on May 25, 2026.
Where to watch League Two 2026 playoffs on TV & live stream
| Country | TV channel | Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Sky Sports | Sky GO |
| U.S. | CBS |
Sky Sports holds the broadcast rights to EFL competitions in the UK, meaning fans can watch every playoff match live on Sky Sports Football/Main Event or via the Sky GO app.
CBS and Paramount+ will broadcast the playoffs live in the United States.
Who won the League Two playoffs in 2025?
AFC Wimbledon won the 2025 League Two playoffs, edging past Walsall 1–0 in the final at Wembley. With the win, they sealed their entry to League One.