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Which teams have qualified for the National League play-offs?

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The National League season reaches its climax this weekend, with the title on the line between York City and Rochdale live on DAZN, but the action does not stop there.

From Tuesday, the play-offs commence in all three tiers of the National League, with every match available to watch live for a special offer of £14.99 with an NLTV Season Pass.


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Last season, Oldham Athletic achieved promotion to League Two in an all-time classic, defeating Southend United 3-2 after extra time despite finishing in fifth and 23 points behind second-placed York.

But which teams are set to do battle in the play-offs and when will the matches be played? DAZN News brings you everything you need to know.

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Clubs competing in the National League play-offs

There will be six clubs competing in the National League play-offs, with Rochdale securing the sixth and final spot after failing to beat York City on the final day.

Carlisle United, Boreham Wood, Scunthorpe United, Southend and Forest Green Rovers have all qualified, but there are still some formalities to take care of, which will dictate what teams play each other.

  • Carlisle United
  • Boreham Wood
  • Scunthorpe United
  • Southend United
  • Forest Green
  • Rochdale

When are the National League play-offs and how do they work?

The National League play-off eliminators commence the week after the season finishes, with Eliminator A to be played on Tuesday, April 28 and Eliminator B scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, with the clubs finishing between fourth and seventh facing off in a one-leg shootout.

Teams that finish third and fourth will have home advantage in these matches.

  • Eliminator A: Scunthorpe United vs. Southend United
  • Eliminator B: Boreham Wood vs. Forest Green Rovers

Following the eliminators, the teams that progress will face the second and third-placed sides across the semi-finals in one-match shootouts, which will both be played on  Sunday, May 3.

The clubs that finish second and third will have home advantage in these games.

  • Semi-final: Rochdale vs. Eliminator A winner
  • Semi-final: Carlisle United vs. Eliminator B winner

The play-off final will take place on  Sunday, May 10, at Wembley Stadium.

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Watch National League football live exclusively on DAZN

All National League matches on the final day of the season, plus all matches across the playoffs for all three divisions, will be available on DAZN for £14.99 with an NLTV Season Pass.

From next season, DAZN will have more National League coverage than ever before with:

  • 400+ National League games live on DAZN from the 26/27 season
  • Every National League team live at least 30 times a season
  • A selection of National League North and National League South matches available every month
  • Every playoff game live

NLTV on DAZN is available on any device, including Smart TVs, mobile devices, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles, and, for viewers in the UK, your Sky box.

If you do not have the App already then just follow these instructions....

  • Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
  • On a laptop or PC    visit www.DAZN.com/home
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  • Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
  • You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel, LIV Golf and FIFA+
  • Then find the National League page and click 'buy now'

For more information and to sign up, head here now.

Past National League play-off winners

  • 2002-03:  Doncaster Rovers (finished third)
  • 2003-04:  Shrewsbury Town (finished third)
  • 2004-05:  Carlisle United (finished third)
  • 2005-06:  Hereford United (finished second)
  • 2006-07:  Morecambe (finished third)
  • 2007-08:  Exeter City (finished third)
  • 2008-09:  Torquay United (finished fourth)
  • 2009-10:  Oxford United (finished third)
  • 2010-11:  AFC Wimbledon (finished second)
  • 2011-12:  York City (finished fourth)
  • 2012-13:  Newport County (finished third)
  • 2013-14:  Cambridge United (finished second)
  • 2014-15:  Bristol Rovers (finished second)
  • 2015-16:  Grimsby Town (finished fourth)
  • 2016-17:  Forest Green Rovers (finished third)
  • 2017-18:  Tranmere Rovers (finished second)
  • 2018-19:  Salford City (finished third)
  • 2019-20:  Harrogate Town (finished second)
  • 2020-21:  Hartlepool United (finished fourth)
  • 2021-22:  Grimsby Town (finished sixth)
  • 2022-23:  Notts County (finished second)
  • 2023-24:  Bromley (finished third)
  • 2024-25:  Oldham Athletic (finished fifth)