League Two Playoffs 2026: Fixtures, Dates, and Teams in the Race for Promotion to League One
The race for promotion from League Two to League One is nearing its climax as four clubs gear up to battle it out in the 2026 League Two playoffs. Learn all you need to know about this exciting journey towards promotion!
Everything you need to know about the race for promotion to League One from League Two. 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.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.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).Last updated: December 15, 2025, 11:55 am GMTThe 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.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. Paramount+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.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.
Introduction to the League Two Playoffs
The League Two playoffs are a thrilling culmination of the football season, where teams finishing between fourth and seventh place in the final standings have the chance to secure promotion to League One. The stakes are high, the drama is intense, and only one team will emerge victorious in the playoff final at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
Format and Schedule
The 2026 League Two playoffs will feature two-legged semi-finals, followed by a nail-biting final at Wembley Stadium. The play-offs are set to take place in mid-May, with the final scheduled for May 25, 2026, coinciding with the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Football fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports in the UK and CBS/Paramount+ in the United States.
Teams in Contention
As of the latest update on December 15, 2025, the final standings are yet to be confirmed. However, the teams finishing in positions 4-7 will qualify for the playoffs. Stay tuned to see which clubs will be vying for that coveted promotion spot to League One for the 2026/27 season.
Past Success Stories
In the 2025 League Two playoffs, AFC Wimbledon emerged victorious by defeating Walsall 1-0 in a thrilling final at Wembley. The win secured their promotion to League One and showcased the drama and excitement that the playoffs bring to English football.
