As the NI Football League reaches the business end of another memorable campaign, excitement for the drama of the playoffs is already building!
The NI Football League can now confirm the dates for the end of season playoffs across the three divisions, so here’s your guide to each of the NIFL playoffs:
The European Playoff entrants will be determined by final league positions and the outcome of clubs receiving UEFA licences, later this month.
Scenario One
Should all clubs receive a UEFA licence, the semi-finals will take the following format:
• 4th v 7th
• 5th v 6th
Scenario Two
Should the 7th ranked club not receive a UEFA licence, the path to the Playoff Final will take the following format:
• 4th placed club BYE to the European Playoff Final
• 5th v 6th
Semi-Finals
Wednesday 1 May 2024 (kick-off: 7.45pm)
Final
Monday 6 May 2024 (kick-off: 3pm)
For any final the highest ranked club in the regular season will be at home.