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How to watch EFL Championship, League One, League Two playoffs in Australia: Date, time, schedule, TV channel for 2025 promotion matches

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Joshua Mayne
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The English Football League playoffs are here, with 12 teams across three divisions seeking promotion. 

Bristol City and Sheffield United's first leg matchup in the Championship semi-finals has kicked off nine straight days of action.

In League One, Stockport County – who were playing in the National League as recently as 2022 – will look to earn yet another promotion as their impressive rise continues.

One tier down, Bradford City and Walsall are considered the teams to beat after missing out on automatic promotion out of League Two by two and three points, respectively.

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Below the full schedule for Aussie fans, including the dates and kick-off times for each semi-final and final, and the results as they happen.

Championship playoff schedule, results

Semi-Final First legs

All times AEST

 
DateFirst LegTimeLocation
Fri. May 9Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United5:00 a.m.Ashton Gate
Sat. May 10Coventry City 1-2 Sunderland5:00 a.m. CBS Arena

Semi-Final Second legs

 
DateSecond LegTimeLocation
Tue. May 13Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City (6-0 on agg.)5:00 a.m.Bramall Lane
Wed. May 14Sunderland 1-1 Coventry City (3-2 on agg.)5:00 a.m.Stadium of Light

When is the Championship playoff final?

The final between Sheffield United and Sunderland will be held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 24. It is expected to kick off at 3 p.m. local time (Sunday, May 25, 12 a.m. AEST).

League One playoff schedule, results

Semi-Final First legs

All times AEST

 
DateFirst LegTimeLocation
Sat. May 10Leyton Orient 2-2 Stockport County9:30 p.m.Brisbane Road
Mon. May 12Wycombe 0-0 Charlton3:30 a.m. Adams Park

Semi-Final Second legs

 
DateSecond LegTimeLocation
Thu. May 15Stockport County vs. Lleyton Orient5:00 a.m.Edgeley Park
Fri. May 16Charlton vs. Wycombe5:00 a.m.The Valley

When is the League One playoff final?

The final will be held at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 24. It is expected to kick off at 3 p.m. local time (Sunday, May 25, 10 p.m. AEST).

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League Two playoff schedule, results

Semi-Final First legs

All times AEST

 
DateFirst LegTimeLocation
Sun. May 11Notts County 0-1 Wimbledon5:00 a.m.Meadow Lane
Mon. May 12Chesterfield 0-2 Walsall12:30 a.m. SMH Group Stadium

Semi-Final Second legs

 
DateSecond LegTimeLocation
Sat. May 17Walsall vs. Chesterfield5:00 a.m.Poundland Bescot Stadium
Sat. May 17Wimbledon vs. Notts County9:30 p.m.herry Red Records Stadium

When is the League Two playoff final?

The final will be held at Wembley Stadium on Monday, May 26. It is expected to kick off at 3 p.m. local time (Tuesday, May 27, 12 a.m. AEST).