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Do away goals count in EFL play-offs? Championship, League One and League Two ties set to be played

Teams across the country will be dreaming of a Wembley date and promotion

The EFL play-offs take centre-stage over the next two weeks as teams across the country strive for promotion.

After a thrilling final weekend, the Championship, League One and League Two seasons are now finished and four sides in each league are set to compete in the play-offs.

 The EFL sides are dreaming of a Wembley date and promotion
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The EFL sides are dreaming of a Wembley date and promotion

All will be dreaming of a Wembley date in late May and going up the football league ladder.

But what about the semi-final ties and do away goals count?

Do away goals count in the EFL play-offs?

Unlike in European competitions, away goals do NOT count in the play-off semi-final matches.

All ties will be settled on penalty kicks if the scores at the end of extra time are still level on aggregate.

EFL Play-off fixtures

Championship play-off dates

Saturday, May 11: Aston Villa 2-1 West Brom

Saturday, May 11: Derby 0-1 Leeds

Tuesday, May 14: West Brom vs Aston Villa (8pm) – LIVE on talkSPORT

Wednesday, May 15: Leeds vs Derby (7:45pm) – LIVE on talkSPORT

Championship play-off final date

The final will be held at Wembley on Monday, May 27 with kick-off set for 3pm. It will be LIVE on talkSPORT.

 The EFL play-offs are set to be played
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The EFL play-offs are set to be playedCredit: GETTY

League One play-off dates

Saturday, May 11: Sunderland 1-0 Portsmouth

Sunday, May 12: Doncaster Rovers 1-2 Charlton Athletic

Thursday, May 16: Portsmouth vs Sunderland (7.45pm) - LIVE on talkSPORT 2

Friday, May 17: Charlton Athletic vs Doncaster Rovers (7.45pm) - LIVE on talkSPORT 2

League One play-off final date

The final will be held at Wembley on Sunday, May 26 with kick-off set for 3pm. It will be LIVE on talkSPORT.

League Two play-off dates

Thursday, May 9: Newport County 1-1 Mansfield Town

Friday, May 10: Tranmere Rovers 1-0 Forest Green Rovers

Sunday, May 12: Mansfield Town 0-0 Newport County (1-1 on aggregate), Newport won 5-3 on penalties

Monday, May 13: Forest Green Rovers 1-1 Tranmere Rovers (1-2 on aggregate)

League Two play-off final date

Newport County vs Tranmere Rovers - The final will be held at Wembley on Saturday, May 25 with kick-off set for 3pm. It will be LIVE on talkSPORT.

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