The dates for the National League play-off period have been confirmed.
Fifteen season-defining fixtures are set to take place over 17 days across the National League, National League North and National League South.
Since 2018, the play-off positions have been extended to six- with the champions being promoted automatically.
In all three leagues, the remaining six fight it out for one final slot with two eliminator matches taking place before the semi-finals.
? Fifteen matches
? Three trophies
? One target
The National League Play-Off schedule has been confirmed ?
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The one-off match format has added even more excitement and kept more clubs involved in the shake-up for longer.
According to Saturday’s statement from the competition, all five of the National League play-off matches, including the final held at Wembley Stadium, will be broadcast live on BT Sport.
Due to the current Government sporting guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, all play-off matches will be played behind closed doors.
Vanarama National League
Friday 17th July – 7pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Boreham Wood vs FC Halifax Town
Saturday 18th July – 3pm
Elimination Round – Match B – Yeovil Town vs Barnet
Saturday 25th July 2020- 2.30pm
Semi Final – Harrogate Town vs Winner of Match A
Saturday 25th July 2020 – 5pm
Semi Final – Notts County vs Winner of Match B
Sunday 2nd August 2020 – 3pm
Promotion Final – Wembley Stadium
Vanarama National League North
Sunday 19th July 2020 – 3pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Altrincham vs Chester
Elimination Round – Match B – Brackley Town vs Gateshead
Saturday 25th July 2020 – 3pm
Semi Final – York City vs Winner of Match A
Semi Final – Boston United vs Winner of Match B
Saturday 1st August 2020 – 3pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of highest ranked finalist
Vanarama National League South
Sunday 19th July 2020- 3pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Slough Town vs Dartford
Elimination Round – Match B – Bath City vs Dorking Wanderers
Saturday 25th July 2020 – 3pm
Semi Final – Havant & Waterlooville vs Winner of Match A
Semi Final – Weymouth vs Winner of Match B
Saturday 1st August 2020 – 3pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of highest ranked finalist
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