The playoffs involve the teams that finish between third and sixth place in the League One standings. Currently, the top contenders include Birmingham, Stockport, Huddersfield, and Barnsley. Here is a snapshot of the current League One table:
- Birmingham are in third place with 33 points from 15 games.
- Stockport are in fourth place with 30 points from 17 games.
- Huddersfield are in fifth place with 29 points from 16 games.
- Barnsley are in sixth place with 27 points from 17 games.
The playoff format consists of two-legged semi-finals, where the third-placed team faces the sixth-placed side, and the fourth-placed team takes on the fifth. The winners of these semi-finals then proceed to a single-match final at Wembley Stadium, with the victor earning promotion to the Championship.
Last season, Oxford United triumphed in the League One playoffs by defeating Bolton Wanderers 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium. This year's playoffs promise to deliver similar drama and passion as the teams battle for the last remaining spot in the Championship.
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