England will face Greece in the first round of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs. The Lionesses need to win two rounds of home and away ties to qualify for the tournament in Brazil, after finishing second in their qualifying group behind Spain.
Graham Potter's Sweden secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Tunisia, continuing the manager's remarkable renewal process. Despite challenging conditions, Sweden capitalized on Tunisian defensive errors, with Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari scoring twice each.
Der englische Zweitligist Southampton und sein Trainer Tonda Eckert stehen wegen eines Spionage-Skandals im Fokus. Der Klub wurde von den Aufstiegs-Play-offs ausgeschlossen, nachdem er das Training von Gegner Middlesbrough illegal beobachten ließ. Die Details der Berufungsverhandlung sorgen für weitere Kritik und Forderungen nach Eckerts Entlassung.
Southampton coach Tonda Eckert publicly apologized for the 'Spygate' scandal, admitting guilt for spying on rival training sessions. The club's owner expressed full support, while an arbitration panel dismissed the club's appeal.
Les San Antonio Spurs, menés par Victor Wembanyama, ont battu les OKC Thunder 103-111 dans le match 7, se qualifiant pour les finales NBA contre les New York Knicks.
Middlesbrough, featuring Socceroos Riley McGree and Sammy Silvera, suffered a devastating 1-0 defeat to Hull City in the Championship play-off final. A last-gasp goal by Oli McBurnie secured Hull's promotion to the Premier League, ending Middlesbrough's hopes after a season of drama.
Hull City kehrt nach neun Jahren in die Premier League zurück, nachdem sie den FC Middlesbrough im Play-off-Finale mit 1:0 besiegt haben. Das entscheidende Tor fiel in der Nachspielzeit. Der FC Southampton wurde wegen Spionagevorwürfen ausgeschlossen.
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali threatens legal action if his team doesn't win the Championship play-off final against Middlesbrough, citing the reinstatement of Boro after Southampton's spying scandal as unjust.
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali plans legal action if Middlesbrough are not removed from the Championship play-off final after Southampton's expulsion for spying. Ilicali deems the reinstatement "unbelievable" and "incredibly wrong," seeking "justice" for what he calls a broken system.
The English football play-offs, introduced in 1986-87 to restructure leagues, have evolved significantly. Initially featuring top-tier teams facing second-division clubs, the format has changed multiple times, culminating in the familiar two-legged semi-finals and a Wembley final. A new format with six Championship teams will be introduced in 2027-28.
Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-offs for spying has been rejected by the EFL. The decision means Middlesbrough will play Hull City for a Premier League spot, and Southampton faces a four-point deduction next season.
Southampton has been expelled from the Championship play-offs due to spying on Middlesbrough's training sessions. The club was also fined four points for the next season and lost an estimated £200 million in potential Premier League revenue.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, to lead Rajasthan Royals to a crucial win over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. The victory boosts Royals' playoff hopes.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs and handed a four-point deduction for spying on Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough will now play Hull City for a Premier League spot.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting to spying on three clubs. Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will play Hull City for a Premier League spot. Southampton also received a four-point deduction for next season.
Victor Wembanyama a livré un match exceptionnel contre Oklahoma City, menant son équipe à la victoire. Ce récital s'explique par son leadership accru, ses actions décisives en fin de match, la fin du "load management", son adaptation aux défenseurs adverses et sa lucidité.
La finale de la Conférence Ouest NBA oppose OKC et San Antonio, deux équipes aux plus de 62 victoires. Une rivalité intense est attendue, marquée par le duel entre Shai Gilgeous-Alexander et Victor Wembanyama.
Leicester Tigers secured their place in the Prem play-offs with a convincing 47-33 victory over Sale Sharks. The Tigers dominated for large periods, scoring multiple tries, while Sale managed a late bonus point but were outplayed for the majority of the match.
Saracens secured a fourth consecutive league win, beating Gloucester 30-14 to move within three points of fourth place in the Premiership table and boost their play-off aspirations.
Connacht secured a URC play-off place with a bonus-point victory over Edinburgh. Tries from Ioane, Hurley-Langton (2), and Devine sealed the win, moving Connacht to sixth in the table.
Nottingham Forest secured a historic place in the Netball Super League play-offs with a 76-65 victory over Loughborough Lightning. Manchester Thunder also won, topping the league on goal difference.
Middlesbrough demands Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-off final due to alleged spying at their training ground before the semi-finals.
Wemby, exclu du match précédent, et les San Antonio Spurs se sont imposés 126-97 face aux Minnesota Timberwolves, de quoi mener 3-2 leur série de deuxième tour des play-offs NBA.
BBC Sport looks back at 15 memorable moments from 40 years of the play-offs in the English Football League.
