Final Day of the EFL Season: A Crucial Day for Promotion and Relegation
As the EFL season reaches its climax, the final day promises to be a thrilling spectacle filled with tension, excitement, and high stakes. Teams across all three divisions are vying for promotion, play-off spots, and avoiding relegation, making this one of the most anticipated days of the season.
Championship: The Battle for Promotion
The Championship is set for a dramatic finish, with Coventry City having already secured the title. However, three teams are locked in a fierce battle to join them in the next tier.
Ipswich Town (2nd)
With 81 points and a goal difference of +30, Ipswich Town have a strong chance of securing automatic promotion. Their match against QPR at home will be crucial. If they win, they will be promoted. A draw could see them fall behind if Millwall or Middlesbrough manage to beat their opponents. A loss could open the door for both Millwall and Middlesbrough to overtake them.
Millwall (3rd)
Millwall, with 80 points and a goal difference of +13, face Oxford United at home. A win would guarantee their promotion, while a draw could put them in a precarious position. They need to rely on other results, particularly if Ipswich fails to win.
Middlesbrough (4th)
Middlesbrough, with 79 points and a goal difference of +25, take on Wrexham. A win would give them a good chance, but they also need to hope that Ipswich loses and Millwall doesn’t win.
Play-Offs: The Final Spot
Wrexham, Hull City, and Derby County are competing for the final play-off spot, with Southampton already guaranteed a place.
Wrexham (6th)
Wrexham, with 70 points and a goal difference of +4, are set to finish in their highest league position ever. A win against Middlesbrough would secure their place, but they must also consider the results of Hull and Derby.
Hull City (7th)
Hull City, with 70 points and a goal difference of +3, face Norwich. A win would give them an edge, but they must also consider the outcomes of Wrexham and Derby.
Derby County (8th)
Derby County, with 69 points and a goal difference of +9, take on Sheffield United. A win would put them ahead of Wrexham and Hull, depending on the results of their rivals.
At the bottom, Oxford United, Leicester City, and Sheffield Wednesday have been relegated to League One.
League One: Play-Offs and Relegation
Lincoln City and Cardiff have confirmed their places in the Championship, while Bolton has a spot in the play-offs. Five teams are competing for the final three places.
Stockport County (4th)
Stockport County, with 74 points and a goal difference of +11, face Barnsley. A draw would guarantee their place in the play-offs, but a loss could see them drop out if Stevenage and Luton win.
Bradford City (5th)
Bradford City, with 74 points and a goal difference of +6, take on Exeter. A draw will ensure their play-off spot, but a loss could jeopardize their chances if Stevenage and Luton win.
Stevenage (6th)
Stevenage, with 72 points and a goal difference of +2, face Wigan. A win would guarantee their place in the play-offs, but a draw may not be enough if Luton and Plymouth do not win.
Luton (7th)
Luton, with 71 points and a goal difference of +11, face Bolton. A win would put them above their rivals, while a draw could still secure their spot if other results go their way.
Plymouth (8th)
Plymouth, with 70 points and a goal difference of +11, take on Northampton. They must win and hope that Stevenage and Luton fail to do so.
Relegation: The Final Team
Northampton Town, Rotherham, and Port Vale have already been relegated, but the final team to drop to League Two will be either Exeter City or Leyton Orient.
Leyton Orient (20th)
Leyton Orient, with 51 points and a goal difference of -12, face Burton Albion. They will be safe unless Exeter wins, which could force them into a relegation battle.
Exeter City (21st)
Exeter City, with 49 points and a goal difference of -8, take on Bradford City. A win would likely see them relegated, while a loss could keep them in the division.
League Two: Promotion and Play-Offs
Milton Keynes and Bromley have already secured promotion, but three teams are fighting for third place.
Cambridge United (3rd)
Cambridge United, with 81 points and a goal difference of +33, face Crewe Alexandra. A win or a draw could see them promoted, depending on the results of Salford and Notts County.
Salford City (4th)
Salford City, with 80 points and a goal difference of +10, face Crawley Town. A win would be crucial, as their goal difference is significantly lower than Cambridge’s.
Notts County (5th)
Notts County, with 79 points and a goal difference of +22, face Bristol Rovers. A win would guarantee their promotion, but they also need to rely on Cambridge and Salford drawing or losing.
Play-Offs: The Final Spots
Two of Cambridge, Salford, and Notts County will have to settle for a play-off shootout, joining Grimsby, who are guaranteed a place. Barnet are just two points off seventh but cannot make it due to the match between the two teams either side of the play-off line.
Chesterfield (7th)
Chesterfield, with 76 points and a goal difference of +14, face Swindon. A draw will be enough for them to reach the play-offs.
Swindon (8th)
Swindon, with 75 points and a goal difference of +12, host Chesterfield. A win would secure their place in the play-offs.
Relegation: The Final Drop
Barrow are almost certain to be relegated, but one of Tranmere Rovers, Newport County, Crawley Town, or Harrogate Town will join them.
Tranmere Rovers (20th)
Tranmere Rovers, with 40 points and a goal difference of -25, face Grimsby Town. They remain one point clear of the relegation zone but need to match the results of their rivals.
Newport County (21st)
Newport County, with 40 points and a goal difference of -30, face Barrow. A win would help them avoid relegation, but they must also consider the results of Crawley and Harrogate.
Crawley Town (22nd)
Crawley Town, with 39 points and a goal difference of -24, face Salford City. A win could see them overtake Newport and Tranmere, depending on the results of their rivals.
Harrogate Town (23rd)
Harrogate Town, with 39 points and a goal difference of -28, face Barnet. A win would keep them in the division, while a draw could see them surpass Crawley if they lose. A defeat would only keep them up if Crawley suffers a significant loss.
